The NASA Office of Small Business Programs works to increase the representation of small businesses in NASA’s contracting efforts. In fiscal year 2020, NASA obligated more than $1.4 billion in contracts to American Indian and Alaska Native Corporations.
NASA Engagement with Tribal Nations
Scientific Collaboration
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Scientific Collaboration banner photo of a NASA employee conduction research
Education and Outreach
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Education and Outreach banner photo of four individuals collaborating on a science experiment
Environmental Consultation
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Environmental Consultation banner photo of the earth as seen from space
Workforce Development
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Group photo in front of the Armstrong Flight Research Center