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Inspiration and Exploration Since 1968

Surface Processes: From Accretion Through Habitability

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

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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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LRO Explores the Moon

The Marius Hills region is known for its diversity of volcanic landforms: extensive mare basalt plains, small shield volcanoes, steep-sided cones of cinder and spatter, and sinuous rilles.

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GRAIL Explores the Moon

The Orientale basin is the youngest large impact basin on the Moon.

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Xenoliths in Meteorites

Ureilites are meteorites from a differentiated asteroid (with a crust and mantle).

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Apollo 50: Next Giant Leap
The Lunar and Planetary Institute is proud to share our resources with the world as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Apollo.

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Lunar and Planetary Institute

Inspiration and Exploration Since 1968

Surface Processes: From Accretion Through Habitability

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

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.

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.

LRO Explores the Moon

The Marius Hills region is known for its diversity of volcanic landforms: extensive mare basalt plains, small shield volcanoes, steep-sided cones of cinder and spatter, and sinuous rilles.

GRAIL Explores the Moon

The Orientale basin is the youngest large impact basin on the Moon.

Xenoliths in Meteorites

Ureilites are meteorites from a differentiated asteroid (with a crust and mantle).

Learn more about LPI's series of topical conferences emphasizing fundamental processes during The First Billlion Years.

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