NASA (Nebula)

Project: Enterprise Data Center Strategy

NASA Provides a Government Cloud Offering via the NEBULA Solution

The Challenge
Replace NASA working groups needed a flexible solution to handle the agency’s stringent data handling, privacy, and access requirements.

The Solution
NASA Ames Research center developed an open-source platform for collaboration both within NASA and with the American public.

Projected Results

  • Modular architecture makes Nebula 50% more energy efficient than commercial clouds
  • Built on open-source architecture
  • NASA requests for resources can be met on demand
  • FISMA Low-Impact certified
  • Currently pursuing IPv6 certification