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Planetary Science Resources

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Mission and Planet Packages

Links to videos, activities, printable graphics, and more, curated for the planets and missions below.

A light blue-green circle represents the planet Uranus (at left). A dark blue circle with white wispy clouds at the center represents the planet Neptune (at right).

Ice Giants

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Jupiter against black background of space

Jupiter

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artist's illustration of Lucy and asteroids

Lucy Mission

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New InSight into the Red Planet Poster

Mars

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The pale gray of Europa is seen against the blackness of space.

Ocean Worlds

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An artistic visualization of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft hovering above the surface of Asteroid Bennu. The spacecraft is silver, shiny with two wings on the top and a long extension from the bottom.

OSIRIS-REx Mission

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This Cassini image from 2012 shows Titan and its host planet Saturn. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI

Saturn and Titan

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Storm clouds in white and pale red encircle Venus.

Venus

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Doing Science

Some of the ways to get involved with NASA planetary science.

Vortices identified by Jovian Vortex Hunter volunteers.

PSD Citizen Science

Opportunities for the public to contribute to professional planetary science.

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Illustration of imagined landscape with world landmarks, silhouette of a boy looking up at a graphical logo representing the Moon, with the title "Observe the Moon". Subtitle text reads, "September 14, 2024"

International Observe the Moon Night

People worldwide learn about lunar science and share their Moon observations in this annual event.

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Stars in the night sky over a darkened Earth landscape.

Skywatching

Tips and resources for observing the night sky.

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Solar System Ambassadors logo in blue and red with abstract planets and jets flying left to right

Solar System Ambassadors

Volunteers across the nation share NASA science in their communities.

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For Researchers

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Resources for Researchers

A variety of planetary science resources and references of use to both new PIs and those who have been through the process before. 

This image shows an upstream view of the 13 IDE microprobe setup showing the 7-element silicon drift detector/x-ray fluorescence detector, sample stages and mount, optical microscope, KB-Mirror focusing enclosure, and ion chamber and filter box.

Research Facilities

A collection of planetary science enabling facilities, and additional facilities supported by Research and Analysis and otherPSD programs.

Solar System

Science Nuggets

Link to the online form to submit PSD Science Nuggets.

This illustration depicts a cutaway of an ocean wave in sunset colors of pinks, blues, and purples. The wave sweeps up to the right, following the motion of luminescent pink, golden auroras on the horizon. The auroras curve upward through the sky, meeting up with a large bluish/purplish spiral galaxy in the upper left. On the far side of the galaxy is an exoplanet system and distant deep field galaxies. On the auroral path is Earth’s Moon, the asteroid Bennu, Mars, and Europa - all bodies in our solar system where water has been found. Above the horizon, the international space station hovers in the sky, while the Europa Clipper mission hovers near Jupiter’s icy moon. Molecular structures drift up from the ocean’s depths, becoming constellations once they reach the sky. They follow the auroras upward toward the galaxy, connecting life to the stars. A few meteors streak across the middle sky. Backlit by the setting sun, a NASA-funded research vessel sails in the foreground. Below the ocean surface, the vessel’s submersible explores the ocean’s depths. A ground-based observatory perches on a cliff on the horizon.

SMD Research

Information for researchers who use NASA science data and plan to propose or have submitted a proposal to an SMD research solicitation.

For Students (K-12)

Young students looking at a robotic project

Space to Learn

STEM lessons, games, and activities that combine them.

An artist's concept of a red and white rocket over Earth.

Space Place: Solar System

Explore activities, videos, and more while learning about our solar system.

Internships and Undergrad Opportunities

ICONS Internships

The Inspiring Clipper: Opportunities for Next-generation Scientists (ICONS) internships connect the Europa Clipper mission team with undergraduate students to conduct original scientific research.

Six young adults standing for a posed photo on a balcony at KSC overlooking the VAB

NASA Internships

Find opportunities for internships at NASA centers across the country.

Illustration of a spacecraft at an asteroid.

NASA L'SPACE Program

A free, online program for undergraduate STEM students interested in a career with NASA or other space organizations.

2025

NASA Science Calendar

Download the 2025 NASA Science calendar, as well as mobile and desktop wallpapers, and find more information about each month's image.

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This illustration depicts a cutaway of an ocean wave in sunset colors of pinks, blues, and purples. The wave sweeps up to the right, following the motion of luminescent pink, golden auroras on the horizon. The auroras curve upward through the sky, meeting up with a large bluish/purplish spiral galaxy in the upper left. On the far side of the galaxy is an exoplanet system and distant deep field galaxies. On the auroral path is Earth’s Moon, the asteroid Bennu, Mars, and Europa - all bodies in our solar system where water has been found. Above the horizon, the international space station hovers in the sky, while the Europa Clipper mission hovers near Jupiter’s icy moon. Molecular structures drift up from the ocean’s depths, becoming constellations once they reach the sky. They follow the auroras upward toward the galaxy, connecting life to the stars. A few meteors streak across the middle sky. Backlit by the setting sun, a NASA-funded research vessel sails in the foreground. Below the ocean surface, the vessel’s submersible explores the ocean’s depths. A ground-based observatory perches on a cliff on the horizon.

Posters

NASA planetary science posters ready for downloading

Solar System Poster Set

Solar System Worlds

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A stylistic view of a two rovers is superimposed over the number 20. The poster says "Trailblazers: Spirt and Opportunity 20th Anniversary.""

Mars

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NeoWise Mission Poster

Solar System Missions

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Grand Tour Travel Poster

"Visions of the Future"

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Graphic Novels

Astrobiology: The Graphic History Series

This graphic novel series that explores the many facets of astrobiology, the study of the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe.

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The image shows the cover of Issue 9 of the Astrobiology Graphic History to the left and a two-page spread from the issue to the right that features the discipline of biology. The cover shows a series of planet-like objects representing disciplines of astrobiology (geology, icy ocean worlds, cellular biology, chemistry molecular biology, etc.) The biology pages feature organisms from bacteria to multicelluar life (humans, trees, etc.). A scientist looks in a microscope while others gather samples from a bubbling hot spring. An underwater vehicle looks at hydrothermal vents beneath the ocean. Stromatolites and fossils of ediacaran biota are also present, as well as molecules like DNA and proteins.
Issue 9 of the Astrobiology Graphic History answers one of the biggest questions of all… “How do I become an astrobiologist?”
NASA/Aaron Gronstal

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NASA Coloring Pages

Downloadable coloring pages on a variety of NASA science topics.

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Solar System Exploration

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Earth’s Moon

The Moon makes Earth more livable, sets the rhythm of ocean tides, and keeps a record of our solar system's…

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