Exploring the Origin of Mars’ Moons
It has been suggested that the two natural orbiting satellites of Mars — the larger inner moon, Phobos, and the smaller outer moon, Deimos — are captured asteroids. While images […]
It has been suggested that the two natural orbiting satellites of Mars — the larger inner moon, Phobos, and the smaller outer moon, Deimos — are captured asteroids. While images […]
In addition to the six inner moons of Neptune, which were detected in 1989 by the NASA spacecraft Voyager 2, a seventh moon, Hippocamp, has been discovered by Mark Showalter […]
Recently announced observations have discovered 12 new moons orbiting the biggest planet in our solar system. These moons range in size from 1 km (0.6 miles) to 3 km (1.9 […]
If you lived on one of Pluto’s moons, you might have a hard time determining when, or from which direction, the sun will rise each day. Comprehensive analysis of data […]
It’s a complete Pluto family photo – or at least a photo of the family members we’ve already met. For the first time, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has photographed Kerberos […]
Abstract submission deadline: August 6, 2014 This session explores current and past planetary processes that lead to unique present day conditions on outer planet satellites. The session will consist of […]
GSA 2014 October 19-22, 2014 Vancouver, BC, Canada Abstract submission deadline: July 29, 2014 Volcanism, tectonism, faulting and associated interactions have been observed across the solar system and have been […]
LIFE journal Special issue – “Planetary Exploration: Habitats and Terrestrial Analogs” Planetary exploration is moving at a fast pace as we learn about environmental conditions on various planetary bodies in […]