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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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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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LPI Education and Public Engagement

The LPI Education and Public Engagement team brings the excitement of Earth and planetary science and exploration to diverse audiences.

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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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Planetary Decadal Survey

Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey White Paper Proposals 

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