Connecting social science with NASA mission development-A decade of integrating applications into NASA missions and the path forward.

NASA has enhanced the way future missions are developed. NASA's Earth Science Division recently implemented guidelines for future missions on implementing science applications structure that integrates feedback and guidance of end users and Early Adopters into the development of science products. The "ESD Guidelines for a Project Applications Program" bridges mission engagement to increase NASA science in society. Application efforts, engagement and outreach will been integrated into future NASA missions. End user feedback, collaboration and guidance will be woven into the mission science and product development beginning from Project Concept Review through decommissioning. This presentation outlines the connection between applications and engineering through the use of social science practices and application efforts in NASA missions. We present the engagement mechanisms and tools for all missions in development, in operations as well as the new Designated Observables that have come out of the decadal survey. We will also show how Early Adopters and application efforts have evolved over the past decade. Beginning with missions like GRACE-FO and SMAP, ECOSTRESS, PACE and the Designated Observables, we examine how Early Adopters and applications continue to progress and encompass the needs of society. We provide examples of applications from NASA missions as well as stakeholder integrated activities, research efforts and lessons learned. This presentation will give the audience enough information to not only engage new NASA missions of interest but integrate their own tools and practices with the appropriate thematic communities of practice.