Lunar and Planetary Institute

01/09/2026

HiRISE: This HiRISE image shows an inverted channel in Flammarion Crater on Mars. https://ow.ly/ePcP50XRWxt

01/08/2026

What's up for January? Jupiter is at its biggest and brightest all year, the Moon and Saturn pair up, and the Beehive Cluster buzzes into view. https://ow.ly/BAip50XRbnS

01/07/2026

LPSC: The abstract submission deadline for the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference has been extended to Thursday, January 8. A complete list of 2026 topics and submission instructions can be found on the Abstract Submission page of the conference website. https://ow.ly/f3tM50XSUaq

01/06/2026

LPSC: Lunar and Planetary Science Conference abstracts are due today! A complete list of 2026 topics and submission instructions can be found on the Abstract Submission page of the conference website. https://ow.ly/NT9350XRbl6

01/05/2026

The Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month for January is "Lobate Forms: Mass Movements Directly Linked to Impact Cratering Processes" contributed by Alistair Blance, PhD candidate at the Open University, UK.

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01/04/2026

LPSC: Become an exhibitor or sponsor at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) taking place March 16–20. LPSC offers a unique opportunity to connect with a global audience of researchers, mission planners, students, and industry leaders. Align your organization with scientific excellence, raise your visibility in the planetary science community, and demonstrate your support for advancing space research and exploration. The deadline to complete all exhibitor requirement steps is February 9, and the deadline to complete all sponsorship requirement steps is February 27. Find out more at the conference website. https://ow.ly/Ni4j50XQH6j

01/03/2026

Astrobiology: The Story of our Search for Life in the Universe is a graphic novel series that explores the many facets of astrobiology, the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. There are nine issues online in various formats covering prebiotic chemistry, biosignatures, how to become an astrobiologist, and more. https://ow.ly/VPQS50XQ2Vk

01/02/2026

USRA’s Lunar and Planetary Institute has launched a new series of professional development webinars organized by the Science Engagement team. Professional development is part of the Expanding NASA’s Community of Planetary Sample Scientists (ENComPSS) program, which aims to broaden participation and provide support to the planetary science community. Mark your calendar for the upcoming "Strategies for Successful Interviews" webinar on January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET/ 1:00 p.m. CT. Learn practical strategies and gain hands-on experience to confidently navigate job interviews. Register online. https://ow.ly/5B7w50XNYYg

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Start 2026 with a new calendar. It's free to download in different resolutions and is available in English and Spanish. https://ow.ly/ASzR50XO4C3

12/31/2025

HiRISE: In October, the HiRISE camera onboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter acquired this image of the Syrtis Major plains, about 85 kilometers from the Perseverance rover in Jezero Crater. So far, HiRISE has captured over 100,000 images of Mars! https://ow.ly/seQy50XPYF0

12/30/2025

The LPI's eXtraterrestrial SamPle, Analyses, Curation, and Exploration (XSPACE) website is a valuable resource for finding out about the classification of new meteorites. Search the meteorite database, request samples for scientific study, and find out what to do if you think you've found a meteorite. https://ow.ly/LsHM50XQ2FT

12/29/2025

The Mapping and Planetary Spatial Infrastructure Team (MAPSIT) Meeting will be held April 14–16, 2026, at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, Texas, and virtually. The abstract submission deadline is January 29. Registration fees are not being collected for this meeting, but registration is required and will be available through April 16. https://ow.ly/5s2850XN9zU