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The Science Cloud is a new Managed Cloud Environment (MCE) unifying SMD funded AWS accounts from the SMCE, EarthData Cloud, and Mission Cloud Platform (science tenants only, not missions) in a new cloud infrastructure that offers centralized governance, automated compliance, and single sign-on access across multiple cloud providers (currently AWS and Azure and eventually GCP and others). Unlike SMCE, which was AWS-focused with some manual processes, the Science Cloud provides faster provisioning, improved security, and streamlined user management with PIV and federated authentication support.
The new infrastructure improves security and operational efficiency, streamlines user experience, and simplifies management. These changes will allow projects to access cloud resources across different cloud providers and do so more securely.
The Science Cloud is available for use by FISMA Low projects now with a FISMA Moderate capability coming by early 2026. The full Science Cloud Minimal Viable Product (MVP) as defined by the project plan will be attained by the end of Fiscal Year 2026. For more details about the current capabilities for the MVP, please reach out to the Science Cloud team.
Getting Started in Science Cloud
What is Science Cloud, and how does it differ from SMCE?
Why is SMD making this change from individual to consolidated cloud infrastructure?
When will the Science Cloud be ready for use?
What can I expect during migration to the Science Cloud?
How to Log in to AWS Through Science Cloud
Migration Impact
How to Migrate from SMCE to Science Cloud
What is going to happen to my reserved instances when I migrate from SMCE to Science Cloud?
Will my service accounts be affected during the migration?
What happens to IAM users or groups associated with custom IAM roles in my project during migration?
Do we still get to choose any AMIs we like in Science Cloud?
How does the SMCE to Science Cloud migration process work?
Accounts and Security
Are Account Numbers going to change with the transition from SMCE to Science Cloud?
Where do I go to log into my Science Cloud accounts?
How does login work for external collaborators who do not have PIV cards?
Will using the console require being on the VPN?
Is there also any barrier to international participation?
Science Cloud Shared Services
What is the Research Platform?
What is the plan for onboarding New SAAS providers (e.g., Coiled)?
Science Cloud Financial Services
Who is eligible to use Science Cloud, and what are the funding requirements?
Can Science Cloud help me develop a budget for working in the cloud?
How does the Science Cloud billing process work?
What cost monitoring and management tools currently exist?
What cost monitoring and management tools are in development?
Science Cloud Community of Practice
Need more help?
- Email a ticket: support@sciencecloud.nasa.gov
- Visit the Science Cloud Support Portal