A long-standing idea in planetary science is that water-rich meteorites arriving late in Earth’s history could have delivered a major share of Earth’s water. A new study by Universities Space […]
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ETMA: Extraterrestrial Materials Academy
The Extraterrestrial Materials Academy (ETMA) is scheduled for June 8–August 15, 2026, at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas, in partnership with the University of Houston–Clear Lake […]
MEPAG Virtual Meeting #19
November 12, 2025 Virtual The Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group is scheduled to meet virtually on November 12, 2025. The MEPAG Virtual Meeting #19 provides a forum for the Mars […]
Professional Development Webinars for Planetary & Astrobiology Researchers
Time: October 3rd, 2025 at 3 p.m. ETCareers in Planetary Science and Astrobiology These multi-disciplinary fields include a variety of career options, ranging from academic to government, non-profit, and commercial […]
Workshop On Bennu And Ryugu: Samples From The Early Solar System
The Workshop on Bennu and Ryugu: Samples from the Early Solar System is scheduled for October 7–9, 2025, at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas.
Lecture: From Chemistry to Life: Clues from Earth, Experiments, and Space
Discover how simple chemistry can make the building blocks of life. These reactions may be widespread in our solar system, including on worlds that may support life today or in […]
Small Sample Handling Workshop Now Accepting Applications
May 20–22, 2025Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
2025 Lunar and Planetary Institute Exploration Science Summer Intern Program
The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) is accepting applications for the 2025 Exploration Science Summer Intern Program, which will run from May 27 to July 25, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
Astrobiology And The Future Of Life
The Astrobiology and the Future of Life meeting is scheduled for October 16–18, 2024, at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas. This meeting is designed to explore […]
Virtual Lunar Surface Science Workshop 24: Call for Abstracts and Registration Open
The overall goal of this virtual workshop on August 20, 2024 is to bring together scientific and technical professionals to suggest and discuss lunar science priority activities related to physical […]
