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Lunar and Planetary Institute

@lpitoday.bsky.social

3 days ago

The Intuitive Machines Lunar Terrain Vehicle will join us in the #LPSC2026 exhibit hall! The exhibit hall will be open March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and March 17-19 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Learn more: https://ow.ly/J30050YohrU #planetaryscience

Dr. JB Vincent

@comet-toolbox.com

3 days ago

The Asteroid Framing Cameras on ESA's Hera mission As the first asteroid deflection test, NASA's successfully hit asteroid Dimorphos (secondary of the binary asteroid 65803 Didymos) with the DART kinetic impactor on September 26, 2022. To fully charac...

Our article describing the Ateroid Framing Cameras on ESA's Hera mission is now available on arXiv arxiv.org/abs/2603.10594 #PlanetaryScience #PlanetaryDefense

The Scientific World

@scientificworld93.bsky.social

4 days ago

Scientists Detect Signs of a Brand-New Mineral on Mars Scientists may have discovered a brand-new mineral on Mars, offering clues to the planet’s geology and fueling dreams of future space exploration.

Researchers may have uncovered a brand-new mineral on Mars, a discovery that could reshape planetary science and inspire future missions.
#MarsDiscovery #NewMineralOnMars #SpaceExploration #PlanetaryScience #MarsMission
www.scientificworldinfo.com/2026/03/sign...

AlcorNews

@alcornews.bsky.social

5 days ago

La lune Io : souffre-douleur de Jupiter Avec plus de quatre cent volcans actifs, la lune galiléenne Io est un monde coloré et extrême qui gravite autour de Jupiter. Le volcanisme y est provoqué par d’immenses effets de marées et les intermi...

Io, lune de Jupiter, encaisse des marées gravitationnelles extrêmes. Résultat : le monde le plus volcanique du système solaire.
www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...
#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics #PlanetaryScience #IoMoon #JupiterSystem

AlcorNews

@alcornews.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

5 days ago

Io, lune de Jupiter, encaisse des marées gravitationnelles extrêmes. Résultat : le monde le plus volcanique du système solaire.
www.radiofrance.fr/franceculture/podcasts/l...
#Space #Science #Innovation #Astrophysics […]

Springer Nature

@springernature.com

5 days ago

Geology of Rimae Bode region as priority site candidate for China’s first crewed lunar mission - Nature Astronomy Orbital mapping of the Rimae Bode region, a priority candidate for China’s crewed lunar landing, identifies four terrains and landing sites that sample diverse volcanic and impact materials to probe the lunar surface and interior evolution.

Observations of the Rimae Bode region on the Moon reveal five distinct types of terrain and identify several potential landing sites for China’s first crewed mission, according to research published in @natastron.nature.com: spklr.io/63321EGFW7

#PlanetaryScience 🔭

Donna E

@edwardsdna.bsky.social

6 days ago

Take a Look at Uranus' Weird, Lopsided Upper Atmosphere Bespeckled with Auroras A new 3D map of gas surrounding the planet will help researchers better understand the strange world

Take a Look at Uranus' Weird, Lopsided Upper Atmosphere Bespeckled with Auroras: A new 3D map of gas surrounding the planet will help researchers better understand the strange world @SmithsonianMag #Uranus #Astronomy #SpaceNews #PlanetaryScience #Auroras

Dr. Nick Attree

@nickattree.bsky.social

1 week ago

Very interesting for #PlanetaryScience and #PlanetaryDefense !

Dr. JB Vincent

@comet-toolbox.com

1 week ago

Direct detection of an asteroid’s heliocentric deflection: The Didymos system after DART NASA’s DART mission changed the orbit of the Didymos system, revealing insights into the physical traits of its two asteroids.

Makadia et al: "targeting the secondary asteroid in binary systems constitutes a possible strategy for kinetic impact deflection" Very interesting analysis of the DART impact ! #DART #PlanetaryScience
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Christopher Wanjek

@wanjek.bsky.social

1 week ago

Asteroid Grains Carry Magnetic Memories from the Birth of the Solar System Japanese researchers find more pay dirt in samples of asteroid Ryugu brought to Earth in 2020.

Is essence, a magnetic recording of the birth of our solar system, japanresearchreport.substack.com/p/asteroid-g....

#JAXA #Asteroids #Astronomy #PlanetaryScience #Hayabusa2

adsdaily

@adsdaily.bsky.social

1 week ago

📄 JWST Thermal Emission of the Terrestrial Exoplanet GJ 1132b

Quicklook:
Xue, Qiao et al. (2024) · The Astrophysical Journal
Reads: 166 · Citations: 49
DOI: 10.3847/2041-8213/ad72e9

#Astronomy #Astrophysics #Exoplanets #PlanetaryScience #ExoplanetAstronomy

@byteandpieces.bsky.social

1 week ago

The Moon Is ALIVE: China’s Shocking Discovery That Rewrites Space History 🌕 The Moon Isn’t Dead—It’s Breathing (and We Have Proof) Think the Moon is just a cold, stagnant fossil floating in the void? Think again. For decades, we were taught that our lunar neighbor was a dry, geologically deceased rock. But recent breakthroughs from China’s Chang’e lunar missions have just shredded the textbooks, revealing a lunar surface that is far more 'alive' and chemically complex than anyone dared to imagine. Buckle up, because the lunar landscape just got a lot more crowded. In this episode, we dive into the fundamental rewrite of lunar geology that is turning the scientific world upside down. We explore how the Moon functions as a sophisticated "chemical factory," holding the secrets to our future as a multi-planetary species. This isn't just space exploration; it's a total paradigm shift. 🚀 Why everything you knew about the Moon is WRONG: - The 1-Billion-Year Secret: New data proves volcanic activity persisted on the Moon for a billion years longer than previously thought—even on the rugged and mysterious lunar far side. - Water in the Sun: Forget the dark craters; stable hydrated minerals and dynamic water cycles are trapped inside microscopic water-bearing glass beads across sunlit regions. - Natural Graphene Found: The shocking discovery of natural graphene and helium-3 suggests a volcanic history far more intricate and resource-rich than "just a rock." - Atmospheric Interaction: Discover how the Moon is constantly processing solar winds to create essential building blocks for life. 🌑 From Scientific Curiosity to Cosmic Real Estate This isn't just about rocks and dust. This is about planetary evolution and the survival of the human race. By identifying local sources for fuel, water, and building materials, these missions have laid the essential groundwork for permanent lunar bases. The Moon is no longer just a distant object of study; it is a resource-rich frontier ready for industry and long-term human habitation. Is the Moon the key to the stars, or are we just scratching the surface of a much larger galactic mystery? We’re breaking down the controversy, the chemistry, and the generative engine optimization of our future in space. ✨ Join the Movement! If you're ready to look at the night sky differently, hit that subscribe button, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with someone who still thinks the Moon is a fossil. Let's build the future together! 🛰️🌠 #LunarGeology #SpaceExploration #ChangeMissions #MoonWater #Graphene #FutureOfSpace #NASA #CNSA #PlanetaryScience #AstronomyDaily #LunarBase  

📣 New Podcast! "The Moon Is ALIVE: China’s Shocking Discovery That Rewrites Space History" on @Spreaker #astronomy #astrophysics #change6 #deepspace #futuretech #graphene #helium3 #isru #livingmoon #lunargeology #lunarwater #moonbase #moonmining #nasavscnsa #planetaryscience #sciencepodcast

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

Is there lightning on Mars? New evidence suggests it’s there, just hard to see Two NASA spacecraft—the MAVEN orbiter and the Perseverance rover—have now seen very different signals suggesting lightning on Mars

Is there lightning on Mars? New evidence suggests it’s there, just hard to see #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #MarsLightning #SpaceExploration

www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-there-lightni...

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

Jupiter Is Smaller and Flatter Than Previously Thought Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system and has proudly boasted about this since time immemorial, with its scientific confirmation occurring by Galileo Galilei in 1610. It was later found that Jupiter has a bulging equator caused by its rapid rotation, turbulent atmosphere, and complex interior mechanisms despite its massive size, and scientists have even measured its “waistline” down to a tenth of a kilometer. Now, imagine being the largest planet in the solar system and you’re told you’re not as big as you thought. Where probably most humans would be thrilled to find this out, how do you respond if you’re Jupiter?

Jupiter Is Smaller and Flatter Than Previously Thought #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #Jupiter #SpaceExploration

www.universetoday.com/articles/jupiter-is-smal...

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

6 Million Years Ago Something Slammed Into Modern-Day Brazil Researchers in Brazil have discovered another tektite field. Tektites are gravel-sized chunks of natural glass formed by impacts and spread over a wide area. Their presence indicates that a powerful impact occurred 6 million years ago.

6 Million Years Ago Something Slammed Into Modern-Day Brazil #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #ImpactEvent #AncientHistory #GeologicalDiscovery

www.universetoday.com/articles/6-million-years...

JMARS

@jmars-gis.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

#JMARS Office Hours today 12–2 PM MST.

Got questions? Need help with layers, tools, or workflows? Drop in and chat with the team + see live demos.
Join at: jmars.asu.edu/office-hours

#JMARS #PlanetaryScience #GIS

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

JWST Digs Into the Uranian Ionosphere Uranus is a planet that seems to roll around on its side as it orbits the Sun. That's because it's tipped over, with an axial tilt of 97.8 degrees. That weird tilt gave the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a chance to probe the ionosphere using the Near Infrared Spectrometer (NIRSpec) instrument. An international team of astronomers used the data to map the vertical structure of that region and detect faint auroral displays.

JWST Digs Into the Uranian Ionosphere #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #JWST #Uranus #Ionosphere

www.universetoday.com/articles/jwst-digs-into-...

ReDATA, University of Arizona

@redata.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Gullies on south-southwest-facing slopes with candidate RSL in west-facing slope facets, plus dust devil tracks. ESP_057951_1400 acquired December 7, 2018, MY34, Ls 302º, post-PEDE. All images in this paper are map projected with north up and illumination from the left (west). Full-resolution and uncropped versions of these and other images shown in this paper are available at https://uahirise.org. RSL, recurring slope lineae; PEDE, planet-encircling dust event.

🔴Do you know that the seasonal streaks on #Mars’ Martian slopes often result from dust storms, not water? Learn more from McEwen et al.'s dataset and article at doi.org/10.25422/azu... and doi.org/10.1029/2020.... Image: McEwen et al. (2021). CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. #OpenData #OpenScience #PlanetaryScience

Steve Elardo

@steve-elardo.com

2 weeks ago

Swapna providing the highlights of Isaacman's presser.

tl;dr: Artemis III descoped to a LEO test of human landing systems, goal is to launch SLS faster. Higher mission/Moon landing cadence.

My Take: This is not unexpected and I give him props for doing this.
#PlanetaryScience

Rob McConnell

@robmcconnell.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Rob McConnell Interviews - PROFESSOR ANTONIO PARIS - Professor of Astronomy at St. Petersburg College, FL Antonio Paris is a professor of astronomy at St. Petersburg College in Florida and a researcher known for his work on planetary science, space exploration, and the analysis of unexplained radio and astronomical signals. Paris has contributed to studies examining historical cosmic phenomena—most notably research into the famous “Wow! Signal”—applying observational astronomy and data analysis to explore natural explanations for mysterious space-based events. His academic work emphasizes scientific methodology, critical inquiry, and the importance of separating speculation from evidence in the study of astronomical anomalies.

📣 New Podcast! "Rob McConnell Interviews - PROFESSOR ANTONIO PARIS - Professor of Astronomy at St. Petersburg College, FL" on @Spreaker #academia #analysis #anomalies #antonioparis #astronomy #astronomyeducation #cosmicsignals #data #investigation #observation #planetaryscience #professor #seti

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

Curiosity Take Its Closest Look Yet At Martian Spiderwebs When MSL Curiosity was sent to Gale Crater, one of its goals was to study boxwork ridge features on Mt. Sharp. The rover has gathered its fourth sample from the rocks, and results are on their way. Previous samples showed tantalizing evidence in favour of ancient life on Mars. But we're still waiting for the extraordinary evidence required to conclude that Mars was once inhabited.

Curiosity Take Its Closest Look Yet At Martian Spiderwebs #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #MarsExploration #CuriosityRover

www.universetoday.com/articles/curiosity-take-...

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

Apollo Rocks Reveal The Moon’s Magnetic Field Was Both Strong and Weak Learn how titanium-rich lunar rocks and Apollo landing sites reshaped researchers’ understanding of the Moon’s early magnetic history.

Apollo Rocks Reveal The Moon’s Magnetic Field Was Both Strong and Weak #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #MoonScience #MagneticField #SpaceExploration

www.discovermagazine.com/apollo-rocks-reveal-the-...

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

What Causes Those Snowmen in Space? Astronomers have long debated why so many icy objects in the outer solar system look like snowmen. Michigan State University researchers now have evidence of the surprisingly simple process that could be responsible for their creation. Jackson Barnes, an MSU graduate student, has created the first simulation that reproduces the two-lobed shape naturally with gravitational collapse. His work is published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.

What Causes Those Snowmen in Space? #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #SpaceWeather #Astrophysics #CosmicPhenomena

www.universetoday.com/articles/what-causes-tho...

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

Webb Maps Uranus’ Upper Atmosphere and Finds a Magnetic Surprise Webb just revealed Uranus’s upper atmosphere in 3D, exposing wild auroras and a planet that is still cooling.

Webb Maps Uranus’ Upper Atmosphere and Finds a Magnetic Surprise #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #Uranus #JamesWebbSpaceTelescope #MagneticField

scitechdaily.com/webb-maps-uranus-upper-a...

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

Researchers Map Uranus’ Atmosphere in Stunning Detail Researchers Map Uranus’ Atmosphere in Stunning Detail: The James Webb Space telescope captured stunning images of the ice giant.

Researchers Map Uranus’ Atmosphere in Stunning Detail #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #Uranus #SpaceExploration

nautil.us/researchers-map-uranus-a...

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

Curiosity Blog, Sols 4812-4819: Back Into the Hollows - NASA Science Written by Diana Hayes, Graduate student at York University, Toronto

Curiosity Blog, Sols 4812-4819: Back Into the Hollows #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #MarsCuriosity #PlanetaryExploration #NASA

science.nasa.gov/blog/curiosity-blog-sols...

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

A "Cosmic Positioning System" in the Outer Solar System There have been plenty of attempts to resolve the “Hubble Tension” in cosmology. This feature describes how one of the most important variables in cosmology, the expansion of the universe, takes on different values depending on how you measure it. A new NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I report on the Cosmic Positioning System (CPS) details another potential solution to it - this one involving a network of five far-flung satellites spread throughout the solar system.

A "Cosmic Positioning System" in the Outer Solar System #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #CosmicPositioningSystem #OuterSolarSystem #SpaceTechnology

www.universetoday.com/articles/a-cosmic-positi...

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

Super-Jupiters Challenge Planet Size Limits Our solar system is home to a wide diversity of planetary bodies, boasting eight planets, five officially recognized dwarf planets, and almost 1,000 confirmed moons. The eight planets consist of the four rocky (terrestrial) planets of the inner solar system and the four gas giant planets of the outer solar system. The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter, measuring a radius and mass of 11 and 318 times of Earth, respectively. However, the discovery of exoplanets quickly altered our understanding of planetary sizes, as several have been discovered to have masses and radii several times that of Jupiter. So, how big can planet get, and are there limits to their sizes?

Super-Jupiters Challenge Planet Size Limits #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #SuperJupiters #Exoplanets

www.universetoday.com/articles/super-jupiters-...

Pure Science

@purescience.news

2 weeks ago

Sampling Earthly Geysers For Insights Into The Icy Ocean Moons One way of studying and understanding distant, hard-to-reach locations elsewhere in the Solar System is to find analogues of them here on Earth. For example, deserts and lava fields are often used to understand aspects of the Martian surface. In new research, scientists collected samples from natural geysers in the Utah desert to try to understand the Solar System's icy ocean moons.

Sampling Earthly Geysers For Insights Into The Icy Ocean Moons #Science #Space #PlanetaryScience #Geysers #IcyMoons #SpaceExploration

www.universetoday.com/articles/sampling-earthl...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine

@nationalacademies.org

2 weeks ago

Our recent report identifies magnetospheric research as critical for advancing #PlanetaryScience.

With this goal in mind, NASA is inviting citizen scientists to help them learn about Earth's #magnetosphere through The Space Umbrella Project.

Learn more and get involved: https://ow.ly/w2kq50Ykr3t