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This is a Curiosity Blog written by Dr. Lauren Edgar, Planetary Geologist at USGS Astrogeology Science Center, about the exploration being done on...

Dr. Lauren Edgar, Planetary Geologist at USGS Astrogeology Science Center, shares the adventure of exploring Mars via NASA's Mars Science Laboratory...

As skywatchers around the world search the sky for Potentially Hazardous Asteroids, 2024 YR4 became high on the list to impact Earth in December 2032...

Written by Lauren Edgar, Planetary Geologist at USGS Astrogeology Science Center

Earth planning date: Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

For Valentine's day, we are taking a look at the love planet Venus and exploring whether our interest in Venus stem from its striking apperance...

Earth planning date: Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025

Earth planning date: Monday, Dec. 16, 2024

We wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving, including our extended planetary “families” all over the globe. While we take time off with our families and...

The Solar System is full of its own tricks and treats, so discover some of our favorites below.

On September 27, 2024, the name Barlow was officially adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for a prominent, ~87 km-diameter crater...