On behalf of NASA, I'd like to extend our deepest gratitude to each of you
for your incredible contributions and dedication during the Heliophysics
Big Year — a global celebration of how the Sun touches everything.
Your passion, commitment, and tireless efforts
have and will continue to profoundly impact our research.
From helping to track a solar eclipse, to discovering sun grazing comets,
and even spotting auroras, your participation has been invaluable
and the insights you provide are not only enhancing scientific discovery,
but also bringing us closer to answering some of the most fundamental questions
about our closest star and its influence on the Earth and our solar system.
One spectacular example was during the 2024 total solar eclipse,
when we witnessed 36,000 volunteer scientists
come together to collect over 60,000 data points.
This is proof that anyone, regardless of background or expertise,
can contribute to the progress of science to help make our world a better place.
By joining forces we are creating a broader, more inclusive
scientific community that celebrates the power of discovery.
Thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm and support.
You are an essential part of our mission at NASA, helping us to inspire
future generations to learn, explore and build a better future.