The LISA Consortium is a large international collaboration that combines the resources and expertise from scientists in many countries all over the world. Together with ESA and NASA, the LISA Consortium is working to bring the LISA Mission to fruition.
How can I get involved with LISA?
If you are a professional researcher, you may want to join the LISA Consortium. In the US, you should check out NASA’s Gravitational Wave Science Interest Group (GWSIG) https://pcos.gsfc.nasa.gov/sigs/gwsig.php. If you are a student, you may consider applying for an internship at a NASA center involved with LISA (intern.nasa.gov)
What is NASA’s role in LISA?
LISA is led by the European Space Agency (ESA), which in 2017 selected LISA for study as a large-class mission in the Cosmic Visions Programme. LISA was Adopted as a project by ESA’s Science Program Council in January 2024. Partnering with ESA are NASA and a collection of European National space agencies. NASA will provide three critical hardware elements for LISA: lasers, telescopes, and charge management devices. In addition, NASA is developing a science ground segment to process the LISA telemetry and produce scientific data products for public consumption. NASA scientists, engineers, and managers are working closely with the ESA and European counterparts to ensure that LISA is a success.
Who is working on LISA?
LISA is led by the European Space Agency, with NASA as a partner. In Europe, the Max Planck Albert Einstein Institute is the lead for the LISA Consortium. In the US, NASA Goddard is the lead center, with Marshall and JPL also contributing. On both continents, scientists at many (tens of) institutions are contributing technology and observational science.