NASA is allowing everyday citizens to take part in some of the agency's programs, sometimes called "citizen science" or "participatory science" projects.

The projects, 36 in total, allow volunteers and amateurs to help make thousands of important scientific discoveries, such as spotting asteroids to searching for planets beyond our solar system.

What are the NASA projects?

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Lunar Melt – Map molten flows on the Moon using images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Snapshot Wisconsin – Track wildlife by classifying trail camera photos from across Wisconsin.

Ozone Where We Live – Teachers and pilots help measure air quality near California’s San Joaquin Valley.

Space Cloud Watch – Photograph noctilucent clouds before dawn or after sunset to study the atmosphere.

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