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Explore Planetary and
Solar Systems Science at LPL
Welcome to the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
Academic Programs at LPL
Interdisciplinary coursework, access to world-class instruments and laboratories, and diverse research opportunities.
Research Focus Areas
Pursuing interdisciplinary research spanning the breadth and depth of planetary science.
Spacecraft Missions and Instrumentation
Exploring the Universe as investigators on spacecraft mission and instrumentation teams.
LPL in the Spotlight
Recent Volcanism on Mars Reveals a Planet More Active than Previously Thought
University of Arizona researchers reconstructed lava flows from spacecraft images and radar to better understand Mars' surprisingly turbulent history.Near-Earth Asteroid Was Blasted From a Crater on the Moon, Study Finds
For the first time, scientists have traced an asteroid to its exact place of origin – a particular crater on the moon.Space Sciences, Water Resources, Geosciences Excel in Latest US News Global Ranking
The University of Arizona earned its best scores in the space science category, placing No. 8 overall, No. 6 in the U.S. and No. 2 among public universities.Image
Public Education and Outreach
Faculty, staff, and students engage with diverse communities.
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