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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 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 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

Resources and Support

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

If NASA credentialed users are 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 any barrier to international participation?

Shared Services

The Research Platform

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

Shared Services Available on the Science Cloud

Support for Additional Low-Level Service Providers

Process for Adopting New SaaS Provider Tools

Science Cloud Financial Services

Eligibility Requirements and Funding Guidelines for the Science Cloud

Budget Development Assistance for Cloud Computing Costs

Understanding the Cloud Billing Process and Financial Cycle

Cost Monitoring and Management Tools: Current and Future State

Special

Topics

WebApp Hosting Guidelines

Using the Science Cloud's The Model Context Protocol (MCP)

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