Lunar and Planetary Institute
Inspiration and Exploration since 1968

Center for Lunar Science and Exploration

Dr. David Kring leads the Center for Lunar Science and Exploration (CLSE) a member team of NASA’s Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute. The team’s research bridges the gap between planetary science and human space exploration.

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Exploring the Weather and Climate on Mars

Dr. Germán Martínez’s research focuses on the solar UV and atmospheric longwave radiative environment on Mars.

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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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Announcements

Origins, Worlds, and Life: A Decadal Strategy for Planetary Science and Astrobiology 2023-2032

54th LPSC

LPI Affirms its Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

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LPI-Led Planetary ReaCH Project to Conduct Six Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement Workshops in 2023

In-Person and Online Event: A Revolution in Solar System Astronomy with JWST

LPI Announces 2023 Class of Interns

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Preparing for Science Conferences – Student and Early Career Webinars

LPI Announces the Recipients of the 2023 Career Development Award

LPI Welcomes New Postdoctoral Fellow Rachel Slank

LPI Welcomes Fulbright Senior Scholar Studying Impact Craters

A Window Into Prebiotic Worlds? USRA Scientist Shares Unique Perspective

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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

Center for Lunar Science and Exploration

Exploring the Weather and Climate on Mars

Using Topography to Investigate Icy Ocean Worlds

Exploring the Moon's South Pole

Announcements

LPI Affirms its Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility

In the News

News Archive

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Mission Statement

Lunar and Planetary Institute
Inspiration and Exploration since 1968