TheAstromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Directorate[1] performs the physical science research at theJohnson Space Center (JSC). It serves as the JSC focus for support to the HQScience Mission Directorate. ARES scientists and engineers also provide support to thehuman and robotic spaceflight programs with expertise inorbital debris modeling, analysis ofmicrometeoroid/orbital debris risks to spacecraft,image analysis andEarth observations.[2] The responsibilities of ARES also include interaction with the Office of Safety and Mission Assurance and the Human Space Flight Programs. They perform research in Earth, planetary, and space sciences and have curatorial responsibility for all NASA-held extraterrestrial samples.
The ARES Directorate recently added a Wordpress Blog[3] that will allow social media Twitter updates to new research and Laboratory discoveries. Posts will also be made by the Expedition Earth and Beyond[4] Education Program that will be adding their classroom connection events to the NASA ARES YouTube page.
The Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit (ESRS) is aremote sensing ground unit of NASA. It is part of NASA's Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science Directorate. It works with theUnited States Geological Survey (USGS) and NASA's Earth Science Disaster Program.[5]
