Lunar and Planetary Institute
Inspiration and Exploration since 1968

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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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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Announcements

Artemis III SDT Report

In the News

Meet LPI’s New Director

Virtual Public Lecture on Thursday, January 28

New Evidence Surrounding Twin Craters Rocked by Mid-Miocene Impact Earthquakes

Family-Friendly Virtual Program on December 12

Roger Jay Phillips, 1940–2020

USRA Names Lisa Gaddis Director of the LPI

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

Exploring the Weather and Climate on Mars

Using Topography to Investigate Icy Ocean Worlds

Exploring the Moon's South Pole

Planetary Petrology

Surface Processes: From Accretion Through Habitability

Announcements

In the News

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Mission Statement

Lunar and Planetary Institute
Inspiration and Exploration since 1968