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Research Focus Areas
The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory leads in planetary research, conducting interdisciplinary science across the breadth and depth of the field.
LPL is a foundational partner in the Arizona Space Institute, a driving force in advancing UArizona's role as the world's leading university for space science, human and robotic exploration, astrobiology/exoplanets research, space situational awareness research, and planetary defense.