A new international study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters reveals that the boundaries between geological ...

Asteroids have long been described as the leftover pieces from the solar system’s early construction. They are like the ...

Most cosmic dust exhibits random atomic structures, and appears like soot. Thanks to NGC 6302’s extreme stellar energy, the ...

The task helps them survey the vast landscapes of the universe — from the Earth to the moon — in a space known as the Heat ...

NASA and the National Academies are set to start the next planetary science decadal survey, one that will place an increased emphasis on areas like astrobiology and planetary defense.

Tucson planetary scientist Faith Vilas is this year’s recipient of the prestigious Gerard P. Kuiper Prize from the American ...

Uniquely combining astrophysics and planetary science, the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences provides students with a unified view of space sciences; the solar system and comparative ...

The new decadal survey shall broadly canvas the field of space- and ground-based planetary science to determine the current state of knowledge and to identify the most important scientific questions ...

Minor in Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences Minor in Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences Our students become accomplished critical thinkers who have a unified view of solar and space sciences, ...

In our September 2025 issue, S. Alan Stern lists his top revolutions in the field of planetary science. Now, we want to hear what you think!

New book by Sabine Stanley makes planetary science accessible to readers while inspiring textile artists from around the world ...

Despite significant cuts to NASA’s Planetary Science Division budget early in this decade, the space agency has made impressive progress in meeting goals outlined in the 2013-2022 planetary ...