NASA Astrobiology Institute
| Abbreviation | NAI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1998 |
| Dissolved | 2019 |
| Headquarters | NASA Ames Research Center |
| Location | |
Director | Penelope Boston |
Parent organization | NASA |
| Budget | $16 million (2008) |
| Website | nai.nasa.gov |
The NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) was established in 1998 by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) "to develop the field of astrobiology and provide a scientific framework for flight missions." In December 2019 the institute's activities were suspended.
The NAI is a virtual, distributed organization that integrates astrobiology research and training programs in concert with the national and international science communities.