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The NASA Earth Surface and Interior (ESI) focus area supports research and analysis aimed at understanding solid-Earth processes and properties, from the crust down to the core. The program's overarching goal is to leverage NASA's unique capabilities and observational resources to enhance our understanding of the Earth's structure and dynamics, including the core, mantle, and lithosphere, and how these interact with Earth’s fluid envelopes.