The above images are the first observations of the extended upper atmosphere from NASA’s MAVEN…
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Planetary science is the interdisciplinary study of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other bodies in our solar system and beyond. It explores their composition, formation, atmospheres, geology, and potential for life—linking astronomy, geology, physics, and chemistry to understand planetary processes. Researchers use spacecraft missions, telescopes, and laboratory simulations to study worlds like Mars, Venus, and the icy moons of Jupiter and Saturn, uncovering clues about Earth’s origins and the dynamics of planetary systems. From analyzing meteorites to exploring exoplanets, planetary science seeks to answer fundamental questions about the diversity, evolution, and habitability of worlds across the universe.
The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics held a new debate to discuss the planetary status of…
After a 10-month journey, NASA has confirmed that the MAVEN spacecraft has successfully entered Mars’…
New research from the University of Sydney is shedding light on what set the Earth’s…
Launched last November, the MAVEN spacecraft is now preparing for an orbit-insertion maneuver that will…
An unusual feature embedded deep within a fragment of a Martian meteorite is helping to…
A new study from Cornell University shows that when the “Hot Jupiters” approach their host…
After 2 years and roughly 9 kilometers of driving, NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has arrived…
Using data from the Kepler Space Telescope, astronomers have defined the inner and outer edges…
New research investigates the mysterious holes discovered by ESA’s Venus Express on the nightside of…
This short video and new assessment packet reveals the remarkable success of the worldwide action…
Taken by astronaut Alexander Gerst, this photo shows an image of an aurora from the…
This two minute video details how NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft will use a dramatic engine burn…
A newly published study details the analysis of clumps in Saturn’s F ring from the…
Using data from NASA’s Galileo orbiter, scientists have discovered clear visual evidence of Europa’s icy…
Using a technique called “spectro-astrometry,” which enables small changes in the position of the carbon…
A newly published study details how Titan’s methane rainfall interacts with icy materials within underground…
A team of astronomers has discovered that filaments of star-forming gas near the Orion Nebula…