Launch of the FY26 Services Catalog
NASA has made public its Services Catalog for fiscal year 2026, enumerating every service provided by the NASA Space Services Center (NSSC). Each entry offers a concise description, the applicable chargeback rate, the unit of measurement and the associated service‑level indicators (SLIs).
Catalog contents and application
The catalog specifies internal chargeback rates that reflect the cost of using each service. It also lists the measurement units—such as data volume, compute hours or mission duration—used to assess service performance. The SLIs indicate the quality and availability targets that each service is expected to meet.
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Alongside the catalog, NASA has published a Service Level Agreement that defines the contractual framework for all NSSC services. The SLA details the roles and responsibilities of involved parties, outlines pricing and fee structures, and reiterates the service‑level indicators found in the catalog.
Implications for the space community
By providing transparent cost and performance data, NASA aims to simplify access to its internal services for external partners, research institutions and commercial entities. Clearly defined SLAs help set precise expectations for availability and quality, thereby improving mission planning and research project management.
Accessing the documents
The full FY26 Services Catalog and the accompanying SLA are available for download on NASA’s internal portals. Interested parties can follow the provided links to review detailed information on individual services.