Lunar and Planetary Institute

07/29/2026

LPSC: The 58th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) will be held as a hybrid conference March 15–19, 2027. LPSC is a defining event in planetary research, bringing together a diverse group of international experts in a truly collaborative environment. Submit an indication of interest to receive timely updates and additional information about the conference. Make plans to attend the next LPSC! https://ow.ly/sSMy50Zt8h6

07/28/2026

As approaches, we are celebrating the impact and legacy of the LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science — a program that has helped train the next generation of planetary scientists for 50 years.

Many of today’s leaders in planetary science were LPI interns, demonstrating the program’s long-standing role in shaping the field. The LPI is proud to spotlight alumni who share what they learned and the mentorship they received during their summer in Houston, and how the program and the relationships they formed have influenced their careers.

Michelle Thompson, a 2009 LPI intern, is now a Professor at Purdue University. Read LPI’s interview with Michelle about her time as an LPI intern: https://ow.ly/XLeV50ZtNJO

07/28/2026

TODAY: Join us this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. CDT for another informative professional development webinar, Facilitation Strategies for Planetary Scientists. Planetary science and astrobiology are often team efforts. Learn how facilitation strategies can help make meetings and team and mission planning more productive and support your own goals and leadership skills. Register online. https://ow.ly/HsST50ZiN7U

07/27/2026

This year, we’re marking a milestone! Help us celebrate the 50th year of the LPI Intern Program in Planetary Science.

Over the past 5 decades, more than 600 students have participated in LPI’s Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science, which began in 1977. In 2026, LPI proudly celebrates 50 years of LPI interns, marking a long-standing legacy of providing undergraduate students with hands-on experiences in cutting-edge lunar and planetary science research.

07/27/2026

This year, we're marking a milestone! Help us celebrate the 50th year of the LPI Intern Program in Planetary Science: https://ow.ly/FUPI50ZrZXx

Over the past 5 decades, more than 600 students have participated in LPI's Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science, which began in 1977. In 2026, LPI proudly celebrates 50 years of LPI interns, marking a long-standing legacy of providing undergraduate students with hands-on experiences in cutting-edge lunar and planetary science research.

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07/27/2026

HiRISE: This HiRISE image shows smooth sands in Juventae Chasma on Mars. https://ow.ly/GPzV50ZmUXE

07/26/2026

The LPI Planetary Sciences Community Meetings Calendar has dates and locations of upcoming planetary science meetings, brief descriptions, and links to meeting websites. The calendar is searchable and is updated frequently, and you can suggest meetings to add. Check out this helpful resource. https://ow.ly/bLC050Zq081

07/25/2026

The latest episode of Curious Universe takes a look at spinoffs, commercialized products or services that resulted from NASA funding or know-how. Memory foam mattresses, cordless power tools, and wireless headphones are among the many spinoffs that make our lives easier and safer. This episode features Technology Transfer Program Executive Dan Lockney discussing the history and impacts of spinoffs. https://ow.ly/zvTf50ZrjVe

07/24/2026

The Workshop on the Integrated Science of Comets: From Laboratory Studies of Cometary Materials to Remote Observations is scheduled for September 22–24 in person at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, Texas, with opportunities for virtual participation and presentations. This event will bring together the international community working on interplanetary dust particles, cometary samples, and comet observations. Registration fees are not being collected for this workshop, but registration is required and will be available through September 24. https://ow.ly/Vo9450ZqHEM

07/23/2026

The 88th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society is scheduled for August 9–14 at Goethe University Campus Westend in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This meeting is in-person only with no option for virtual attendance. Excursions and post-conference trips, a pre-conference workshop, an early-career scientist lunch, and other events are offered. The pre-conference registration deadline is July 26, and there will be opportunities for on-site registration. https://ow.ly/nZOk50ZoXx0