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Explore Planetary and
Solar Systems Science at LPL
Welcome to the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
Academic Programs at LPL
Interdisciplinary coursework, access to world-class instruments and laboratories, and diverse research opportunities.
Research Focus Areas
Pursuing interdisciplinary research spanning the breadth and depth of planetary science.
Spacecraft Missions and Instrumentation
Exploring the Universe as investigators on spacecraft mission and instrumentation teams.
LPL in the Spotlight
The Art of Planetary Science 2025
The Art of Planetary Science is an annual art exhibition run by the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. This year's theme - "50 Years of Discovery and Mystery on Mars".
U of A Scientists Have Their Eyes on Europa, Jupiter's Mysterious, Icy Moon
The largest spacecraft to ever explore the solar system, NASA's Europa Clipper, will orbit Jupiter and make 49 planned flybys of its moon Europa to study the moon's icy shell and help researchers better understand what lies beneath.
University of Arizona Professors Develop Astronomy Curriculum Materials to Aid Visually Impaired Students
Lunar and Planetary Laboratory's Dr. Steve Kortenkamp and with Dr. Sunggye Hong in the College of Education have made groundbreaking strides to develop astronomy curriculum materials to aid visually impaired students.Image
Public Education and Outreach
Faculty, staff, and students engage with diverse communities.
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