planetary science

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My colleagues in planetary science and I analyze images from night sky camera networks to study cosmic dust, small asteroids and debris left behind by comets.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Explaining its selection, the AAS said O'Donoghue was an "extraordinarily creative and effective communicator" whilst also being a "recognised leader" in planetary science.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The budget request proposes pulling some funding from Perseverance to fund other planetary science missions and reducing “the pace of operations” for the rover.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The system successfully identified a variety of rock types that are important for planetary science.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Not only did Ayana work in planetary science, but she also had really cool hair braided in a complicated pattern with beads on the ends.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas