Lunar and Planetary Institute
Inspiration and Exploration since 1968

Using Topography to Investigate Icy Ocean Worlds

Dr. Paul Schenk uses stereo images returned from spacecraft, the best tool for mapping the topography of icy moons and planets, to derive measurements of surface elevations.

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Exploring the Moon's South Pole

Dr. Julie Stopar studies the places where water-ice could melt and interact with rocks and soil.

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Planetary Petrology

Dr. Justin Filiberto focuses on planetary petrology — the origin and evolution of rocks.

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Surface Processes: From Accretion Through Habitability

Dr. Edgard G. Rivera-Valentin investigates surface processes on solar system bodies.

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New Discoveries with Old Moon Rocks

Lunar rocks can also be found here on Earth. Lunar meteorites are pieces of rock broken off the Moon during impacts.

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Announcements

Artemis III SDT Report

In the News

USRA Names Lisa Gaddis Director of the LPI

Virtual Public Lecture on Thursday, November 12

LPIB Issue No. 162 Now Available

A Subterranean Ecosystem in the Chicxulub Crater

Hispanic Heritage Month: Planetary Defenders

Virtual Public Lecture on Thursday, October 15

Mission Statement

The Lunar and Planetary Institute's (LPI's) mission is to advance understanding of the solar system by providing exceptional science, service, and inspiration to the world.

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Lunar and Planetary Institute Inspiration and Exploration since 1968

Using Topography to Investigate Icy Ocean Worlds

Exploring the Moon's South Pole

Planetary Petrology

Surface Processes: From Accretion Through Habitability

New Discoveries with Old Moon Rocks

Announcements

In the News

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Mission Statement

Lunar and Planetary Institute
Inspiration and Exploration since 1968