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Lunar and Planetary Institute
Inspiration and Exploration since 1968

Explore Our New ENComPSS Program Website!

The Expanding NASA’s Community of Planetary Sample Scientists (ENComPSS) program brings together leading scientists, laboratories, and universities to support NASA’s vital and growing sample science program.

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Center for Lunar Science and Exploration

Dr. David Kring leads the Center for Lunar Science and Exploration (CLSE) a member team of NASA’s Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute. The team’s research bridges the gap between planetary science and human space exploration.

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Exploring the Weather and Climate on Mars

Dr. Germán Martínez’s research focuses on the solar UV and atmospheric longwave radiative environment on Mars.

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Using Topography to Investigate Icy Ocean Worlds

Dr. Paul Schenk uses stereo images returned from spacecraft, the best tool for mapping the topography of icy moons and planets, to derive measurements of surface elevations.

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Exploring the Moon's South Pole

Dr. Julie Stopar studies the places where water-ice could melt and interact with rocks and soil.

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Announcements

Explore the Updated Meteoritical Bulletin Database

Application Deadline: February 27, 2026

In the News

Extraterrestrial Materials Academy Announces Inaugural 2026 Participants

👁 Extraterrestrial Materials Academy Announces Inaugural 2026 Participants

LPI Announces the 2026 Class of Planetary Science Interns

👁 LPI Announces the 2026 Class of Planetary Science Interns

Fourth Texas Area Planetary Science Meeting Returns in August 2026

👁 Fourth Texas Area Planetary Science Meeting Returns in August 2026

In Memoriam: Professor Lewis D. Ashwal (1949–2026)

👁 In Memoriam: Professor Lewis D. Ashwal (1949–2026)

LPI Scientist Dr. David Kring Featured in New NOVA Documentary

👁 LPI Scientist Dr. David Kring Featured in New NOVA Documentary

Our Moon’s 4-Billion-Year Impact Record Suggests Meteorites Didn’t Supply Earth’s Water

👁 Our Moon’s 4-Billion-Year Impact Record Suggests Meteorites Didn’t Supply Earth’s Water
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What We Do

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Our broad expertise covers a wide range of planetary sciences

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Facilitator of scientific information in the planetary sciences

Learning 

Collaborating with scientists and partners to make science content available to all

About Us 

Advancing understanding of the solar system by providing exceptional science, service, and inspiration to the world

Science 

Our broad expertise covers a wide range of planetary sciences

Meetings 

Organizing conferences and workshops for the international scientific community

Resources 

Facilitator of scientific information in the planetary sciences

Learning 

Collaborating with scientists and partners to make science content available to all

About Us 

Advancing understanding of the solar system by providing exceptional science, service, and inspiration to the world

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Mission Statement

The Lunar and Planetary Institute's (LPI's) mission is to advance understanding of the solar system by providing exceptional science, service, and inspiration to the world.

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