Wind Energy and Wildlife: We can Have Both
In monarch butterfly decline mystery, scientists rule out habitat loss in migration zone
M 4.8 -Near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey
Strong Quake and Aftershocks Rattle Eastern Taiwan
World Water Day: How the USGS is using imagery as data for water science
USGS and Australia to continue partnership in Landsat Next satellite mission
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USGS Planetary Science
For over 60 years, USGS scientists have worked across many fields in planetary science, the study of planets, moons, comets, and asteroids. The USGS has partnered with NASA to help plan and complete missions by studying how geologic processes work across the solar system, participating in rover missions, and training astronauts to return to the Moon. Our scientists make geologic maps of other planetary bodies, investigate minerals and rocks, use computer modeling to simulate planetary processes, and process mission data so other scientists can use it in their work.
Planetary Science 101
The USGS in Space Exploration, Mission Operations, and Training
Using Earth to Study Space
Planetary Mapping
Threats from Space
Planetary Data: Collection to Use
USGS Scientific Research Results
One of our primary functions is to provide quality scientific information to the public through our various products.
Maps
Map Releases
Topographic (Topo) Maps
Volcanic Maps
All USGS Maps
Videos and Imagery
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Before and After Images
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Slideshows
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Videos
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All Multimedia
Real-time Data Information
Providing real-time or near real-time data and information on current conditions and earth observations.
Earthquakes
Landsat
National Water Dashboard
Volcanoes
Landslides
Geomagnetism
Harmful Algal Blooms
Wildland Fire
Science for a Changing World
We monitor, assess, map, and conduct targeted scientific research so that policy makers and the public have the understanding they need to address complex environmental, natural resource, and public safety issues.