the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI), a NASA institute, fosters collaborations within and among competitively selected domestic teams, the broader lunar science community, and multiple international partners in order to:
- Conduct basic and applied research fundamental to lunar and planetary sciences while advancing human exploration of the solar system,
- Conduct and catalyze collaborative research in lunar and planetary science, enabling cross-disciplinary partnerships throughout the science and exploration communities,
- Provide scientific, technical, and mission-relevant analyses for appropriate NASA programs, planning, and space missions as requested by NASA,
- Explore innovative ways of using information technology for scientific collaboration and information dissemination across geographic and contextual boundaries to stimulate inter- and cross-discipline research,
- Train the next generation of scientific explorers through research opportunities, and encourage global education and public outreach (EPO) through formal education, informal programs, and participatory public events.