The Lunar and Planetary Institute has been part of NASA’s adventure of exploring the solar system since 1968. Our understanding of the solar system has changed greatly in the past 50 years. What was known about the solar system 50 years ago? How has our knowledge evolved in that time? How are current planetary missions contributing to our evolving view of the solar system? Join the LPI and our guest speakers as we explore these questions with a focus on recent and current missions during the 2018-2019 Cosmic Explorations Speaker Series. The first presentation is scheduled for September 6. All Cosmic Explorations Speaker Series presentations are streamed live through the USRA Ustream channel. READ MORE »