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Planetary Geology
The geological history of the planets, moons, asteroids and comets in the solar system, and how impacts have shaped their surfaces.
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Solar System Evolution
How dust and gas came together to form planets capable of supporting life, and how we can read that record in extra-terrestrial materials.
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Earth in the Solar System
The origins of life on our planet, and how impacts have shaped its early history, punctuated the evolution of life, and continue to be a threat.
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Artemis Science
The Artemis Program is the largest space exploration project in history. Science is its foundation. SSTC researchers contribute to every element of Artemis science.
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Applied Planetary Research
The Desert Fireball Network, or DFN, is an exemplar of how science can generate new knowledge which can be used in applied research to deliver specific solutions.
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Publications
Our researchers have an excellent track record of publishing in leading international journals (Nature, Science) and making an impact in space science.