Lunar and Planetary Laboratory

C U R R E N T M I S S I O N S

Understanding our solar system, the Earth as a planet, and the properties of extrasolar planetary systems requires a broad array of scientific approaches.

LPL is distinguished and proud of its broad array of scholarly programs and research efforts to support the country’s scientific advancement and achievements.

R E S E A R C H A C T I V I T I E S
Atmospheres The Planetary Atmospheres group Catalina Sky Survey DISR Global Warming Mercury Studies	PIRL The Planetary Image Research Laboratory Spacewatch The Spacewatch project and the Radial Velocity group Theoretical Astrophysics An interdisciplinary University program Ultraviolet Spectroscopy and Imaging Group