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The Science Cloud is a new Managed Cloud Environment

(MCE) unifying SMD funded AWS

that unifies SMD-funded accounts from the SMCE, EarthData Cloud, and Mission Cloud Platform (science tenants only

, not missions

)

in

into a

new

modernized cloud infrastructure

that

. It offers centralized governance, automated compliance, and single sign-on access across multiple cloud

providers (currently

providers—currently AWS and Azure

and eventually

, with GCP and others

). Unlike SMCE, which was AWS-focused with some manual processes, the Science Cloud provides faster provisioning, improved security

planned for the future.

The Science Cloud delivers faster resource provisioning, enhanced security controls, 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

Building on lessons learned from the SMCE, the new infrastructure provides multi-cloud flexibility and improved operational efficiency while simplifying the user experience. These enhancements enable projects to access cloud resources across

different cloud

multiple providers

and do so

more securely and efficiently.

 

The Science Cloud is currently available for

use by

FISMA Low projects

now

, with

a

FISMA Moderate capability coming

by early

in 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

2027. For more details about

the

current

capabilities for the MVP

MVP capabilities or to get started, please

reach out to

contact the Science Cloud team.


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Getting Started in the Science Cloud

Requesting a Science Cloud Account

Accessing Your Science Cloud Accounts

Budget Development Assistance

Service Desk Support

Science Cloud Regions: Available and Restricted

Science Cloud Tenant Roles

AWS Account Login Procedure

Financial Services

FinOps Overview

Funding Requirements and Procedures

Cost Monitoring and Management: Observable Measures and Analysis

Managing Multiple Cloud Accounts and Fund Allocations

Observational Analysis

User Access and Permissions

Cost Controls and Preventive Measures

FinOps Tools: Present and Future State

Request FinOps Features or Report Issues

Accounts and Security

Requirements for Login

Access for External Collaborators Without PIV Cards

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) App Requirements

Console Access for NASA Credentialed Users

Support for International Collaboration

Maintenance and Flaw Remediation Plan



Shared Services

Shared Services on the Science Cloud

GitHub Copilot

The Science and Technology Authorization Realm (STAR)

Advanced Topics

WebApp Hosting Guidelines

The Model Context Protocol (MCP)

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?

Will my application or service need to move to a new domain when I migrate from the SMCE to the Science Cloud?

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?

If NASA credentialed users going to be using Launchpad to log in, do we need to submit any NAMS requests?

How does login work for external collaborators who do not have PIV cards?

Will I be able to use my university's Multi-Factor Authenticator (MFA) instead of a Science Cloud specific MFA?

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 shared services will be provided? Will Shared Services like GitLab and Mattermost be migrated to Science Cloud?

What (if any) is the plan for onboarding new low-level cloud service providers (e.g., GCP; CloudFlare; Wasabi S3; Tigris S3)?

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 

WebApp Hosting Guidelines

Need more help?