You are viewing an old version of this page. View the current version.

Compare with Current View Page History

« Previous Version 48 Next »



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 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, please reach out to the Science Cloud team.


Getting Started in Science Cloud

Accessing Your Science Cloud Accounts

Resources and Support

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?




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?


Special Topics

WebApp Hosting Guidelines

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

Need more help?


  • No labels