Lunar and Planetary Institute
Inspiration and Exploration since 1968

Explore Our New ENComPSS Program Website!

The Expanding NASA’s Community of Planetary Sample Scientists (ENComPSS) program brings together leading scientists, laboratories, and universities to support NASA’s vital and growing sample science program.

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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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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) at the LPI

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Professional Development for Scientists: Mental Health in Planetary Science

LPI's Renée Dotson Honored with 2024 Masursky Award

In-Person Screening at the LPI: "OSIRIS-REx: To an Asteroid and Back"

USRA Appoints New Director of the Lunar and Planetary Institute

LPI Welcomes Meeting Coordinator Alejandra Sanchez

Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night on September 14

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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

Explore Our New ENComPSS Program Website!

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

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Lunar and Planetary Institute
Inspiration and Exploration since 1968