In situ analysis of martian soil in the Gale Crater by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has revealed that about a third of the samples are composed of non-crystalline materials (lacking […]
The Lunar Data Analysis Program (LDAP) funds research on the analysis of data from missions for lunar science investigations. The overall objectives of LDAP are to enhance the scientific return […]
To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in […]
The 51 Pegasi b Postdoctoral Fellowship program recognizes early-career investigators of significant potential and provides them with the opportunity to conduct novel research in planetary astronomy. The fellowship program aims to advance our […]
Our understanding of lunar volatiles (e.g., H, Cl, F), their abundances, isotopic signatures, and distribution on the surface of the Moon is constantly evolving. Over the last 15 years, advances […]
We are pleased to inform you about the opening of the call for the European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Research Fellowships in Space Science. The call opened on August 28, 2023, and has an application […]
The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Planetary Science with expertise that complements current departmental research. […]
SAM.gov Special Notice ID Number: NNH20ZDA016L Draft AO Text NNH23ZDA006J Released: January 10, 2023NNH23ZDA006J Comments Due: March 03, 2023Estimated Release of final AO: No earlier than 2026 (target)Estimated Proposal due […]
Get exposure to various volcanic and aeolian planetary analog terrains in New Mexico this October 26-29. This field trip is especially suitable for educators (including K-12), undergraduates, and early graduate students […]
The Cross AG EDIA Working Group is an organization of planetary scientists committed to working on matters of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our community. The Working Group’s role is to […]
Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Earth and Planetary Sciences. We invite candidates that have completed or will soon complete their Ph.D. in a broad range […]
On Earth, long-term geochemical cycling facilitated by plate tectonics is argued to be the most significant factor for habitability. Plate tectonics allows heat to move from the mantle into the […]
The NASA Astrobiology Program is hosting a live Town Hall to share some exciting updates and take your questions about astrobiology at NASA HQ, the Research Coordination Networks, and future […]
The Mercury Exploration Assessment Group (MExAG) is circulating Issue 12 of The Mercury Newsletter. The quarterly community newsletter can be accessed online at https://www.lpi.usra.edu/mexag/newsletter/. In this edition, we discuss the […]
Infrared telescopes measure wavelengths longer than those of visible light, enabling us to peer through molecular clouds of dust and watch the birth of stars and planetary systems. Stars are […]
Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers: The LPI-JSC Center for Lunar Science and Exploration, with NASA SSERVI support, developed several field training and research programs in anticipation of a new era […]
It is our pleasure to announce the 2024 Planetary Habitability program at the Munich Institute for Astro-, Particle, and Bio-Physics (MIAPbP) from May 21-June 14, 2024, in Garching, Germany. This […]
It is generally thought that the terrestrial planets were partially or entirely molten early in their history, i.e., they had magma oceans. A magma ocean allows efficient segregation of dense […]
Mars Community, On behalf of Vicky Hamilton (MEPAG Chair), Michael Mischna, Brandi Carrier and Jonathan Bapst of the Mars Program Science Office, the August 2023 edition of the Mars Exploration […]
The call for proposals for the 4th Announcement of Opportunity (AO4) for research analysis on the samples from asteroid Ryugu, and the registration and submission site for the proposals, are […]