Astronomer and Pluto mission leader S. Alan Stern explores how the field has transformed during his decades-long career.

Mars’ glaciers are over 80% pure ice, formed by similar processes worldwide. This discovery sheds light on past climate and ...

Astronomers and students working together through a unique educational initiative have obtained a striking new image of the ...

Scientists have calculated the odds of a catastrophic asteroid impact compared to other causes of death—to surprising results.

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

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.

While initial studies and reports indicated that glaciers on Mars were composed mainly of rock and dust, recent planetary ...

Researchers used atomic-scale computer simulations to discover the importance of carbon in forming a solid planetary core.

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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 ...

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