What happens when asteroid missions uncover the unexpected? Join PSI scientist Dr. Deborah Domingue on Oct. 23 in Tucson for an evening of surprising discoveries, space exploration, and art! Part of our new Art of Discovery Evening Lecture Series. 🎟️buff.ly/DM7zFZq

📬 The latest PSI Weekly Briefing is here! Catch up on the latest science, people, and happenings from around the Planetary Science Institute, all in one place. ➡️ Read + subscribe: buff.ly/QtpYhxj

Join @theNASEM on Oct 21 for the release of ‘Human Exploration Across the Moon,’ a study led by PSI Board Chair, Dan Dumbacher. The briefing will examine landing sites and experiments for astronaut-led missions to non-polar destinations. Register: buff.ly/mz6yH91

This #JunoCam image is an artistic take on Jupiter's northern circumpolar cyclones. It was taken on May 6, 2025 at 7:46 pm PT as the spacecraft performed its 72nd flyby of Jupiter.

We're wrapping up #GSAConnects with a session 15 years in the making! PSI Senior Scientist R. Aileen Yingst will be sharing highlights from MAHLI's 15 years on Mars. 📍 See the graphic for presentation details. #PlanetaryScience

Hey #GSAConnects! PSI Research Scientist Alex Morgan will be presenting his research at a session this afternoon @ 3:00MDT. 📍 See the graphic for presentation details. #PlanetaryScience

#GSAConnects PSI Senior Scientist Dan Berman will be highlighting his research this afternoon @ 2:45MDT. 📍 See the graphic for presentation details. #PlanetaryScience

#GSAConnects TODAY @ 2:15MDT: PSI Senior Scientist David Crown will highlight his research on Martian lava flow fields. 📍 See the graphic for presentation details. #PlanetaryScience

"The Gimli of Tolkien lore discovered a sprawling cave system which he described to his elven companion as, 'chamber after chamber, Legolas; hall opening out of hall, dome after dome, stair beyond stair.'" Fingers crossed we don't run into any orcs on the Moon!

Planning for tomorrow, #GSAConnects? We have two PSI scientists with presentations tomorrow morning: Rebecca Williams and Alex Morgan. 📍 See the graphics for presentation details. #PlanetaryScience

Hello #GSAConnects! PSI scientists will be at the poster session today. Catch Cathy Weitz and Rebecca Williams highlighting their research from 2-4pm. 📍 See the graphic for presentation details. #PlanetaryScience

#GSAConnects PSI Senior Scientist Alex Patthoff has a talk @ 3:03MDT SHARP! You don't want to be late for this one. 📍 See the graphic for presentation details. #PlanetaryScience

📬 The latest PSI Weekly Briefing is here! Catch up on the latest science, people, and happenings from around the Planetary Science Institute, all in one place. ➡️ Read + subscribe: buff.ly/SeANpX1

Heading to #GSAConnects? TODAY @ 2:45 MDT: Catch PSI Associate Research Scientist Claire Mondro presenting her research at this year's conference! 📍 See the graphic for presentation details. #PlanetaryScience

What happens to asteroid impact debris after it lands? ☄️ With findings published in a recent paper, PSI's Kirby Runyon used a miniature catapult aboard a reduced-gravity airplane to find out! 🎥 buff.ly/uFbAWwh #PlanetaryScience #SpaceScience #WorldSpaceWeek

PSI is heading to #GSAConnects! Our scientists will be in Denver Oct. 11–14, sharing their latest research at the Geological Society of America's annual meeting. Follow along as we highlight PSI presentations throughout the conference! #PlanetaryScience

Looking for some interactive art for kids? This week's #SciArt feature is coloring sheets designed by Annyse Buxner. Annyse’s mother is Sanlyn Buxner, a PSI Senior Education and Communication Special and Senior Scientist. Download the full series: buff.ly/BiGtaKD

We were pleased to welcome Karla Avalos, Southern Arizona Director for @SenMarkKelly, to PSI’s Tucson HQ today. We shared some of our science, toured our labs and Hartmann Art Collection, and discussed the importance of NASA Science funding. Thank you for visiting!

☄️ Look up! The #Draconid meteor shower is here. Peak viewing is the evening of Oct. 8 into Oct. 9. Find a dark spot, face north, and watch the sky. Just remember: meteor showers make no promises. More: buff.ly/ojRYqSk #MeteorShower #PlanetaryScience #WorldSpaceWeek

This #JunoCam image captures Jet N2, a jet stream in Jupiter's northern temperate belt. It was taken on February 3, 2024 at 12:36 pm PT as the Juno spacecraft performed its 58th close flyby of Jupiter.