Where did we come from?
Are we alone?
Scientists are working to answer the questions that have captured humanity’s imagination for centuries. NASA’s Origins Program, a group of space-based missions, ground-based observatories and research programs, focuses on:
- Observations of the earliest stars and galaxies.
- The search for planets around other stars.
- The search for life elsewhere in the universe.
The Origins Education Forum brings this science to you through resources and activities that focus on your needs and the needs of your audience.
Origins Missions
Learn more about the missions that are searching for galaxies, stars, planets and life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Origins
What questions do we hope to answer as we explore the universe? What have we learned so far? Discover what we're learning about our place in the universe.