Astrogeology Science Center

Sol 2501!

Walk in the Footsteps of the Apollo Astronauts

A team led by USGS scientist Colin Dundas reported observations of shifting rocks in high-latitude craters on Mars. Find out what moved these rocks and spot the rocks that have shifted as well as discover more in-depth information in the recently published paper Active boulder movement at high Martian latitudes.

USGS Scientists Work to Assess Lunar Resources.

The USGS Astrogeology Science Center has released locations of more than a thousand cave-entrance candidates on Mars.

On July 19, 2019, the USGS Astrogeology Science Center hosted an Open House to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 lunar landing. The event drew an impressive turnout from the surrounding communities.

Sol 2474: Outcrop showing vertical exposure of laminated rocks!!

Are Apollo data still useful today with the current Mars missions providing more detailed high resoluction data? You betcha!  In fact, ISPRS awarded Astrogeology for an Apollo Photogrammetry Paper as recent as October 2018.

An Apollo inspirational story for career goals:

Dr. Baerbel Lucchitta of the USGS Astrogeology team contributed to Apollo 17 in a transformative time for women and working.  The career choice and the work Baerbel performed was an important role model to women who shunned traditional careers during the 60s.

Sols 2465-2467: Finishing up at Harlaw 

New Southwest Regional Director Mark Sogge recently visited the Flagstaff Science Campus to meet with employees!