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The Science Cloud is a new Managed Cloud Environment that unifies SMD-funded accounts from the SMCE, EarthData Cloud, and Mission Cloud Platform (science tenants only) into a modernized cloud infrastructure. It offers centralized governance, automated compliance, and single sign-on access across multiple cloud providers—currently AWS and Azure, with GCP and others planned for the future.

The Science Cloud delivers faster resource provisioning, enhanced security controls, and streamlined user management with PIV and federated authentication support. 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 multiple providers more securely and efficiently.

The Science Cloud is currently available for FISMA Low projects, with 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 current MVP capabilities or to get started, please contact the Science Cloud team.




Getting Started in the 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?

Shared Services

The Research Platform

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

Permitted WebApp Types in the Science Cloud

Hosting Prerequisites

Configuration Guidelines

Self-Registration Requirements

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

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