The presence of organic material on Ceres raises new questions about its internal evolution and potential for hosting past or present life.Read More »Planetary Sciences
Although planetary sciences may be perceived as long-term fundamental research with little direct and immediate benefit for populations, expanding planetary science programs can have many benefitsRead More »Planetary Sciences
Twelve years of studying Saturn's magnetosphere has produced many compelling breakthroughs. Even more exciting, however, is what's left to learn. Read More »Planetary Sciences
Space physicists say that Pluto's atmosphere interacts with the solar wind in a never-before-seen hybrid way, one that's both comet-like and planet-like.Read More »Planetary Sciences
Finding out whether just a few or many of this newfound type of rocky object roam deep space should help scientists sort among contrasting scenarios of the solar system's infancy.Read More »Planetary Sciences
Hypervelocity impact experiments shed new light on the composition and evolution of the largest dwarf planet's little-known surface.Read More »Planetary Sciences
Alexander is remembered for her leading role in the Galileo and Rosetta missions and her efforts to encourage women scientists from underprivileged and underrepresented groups.Read More »Planetary Sciences
