Celebrating Black History: Meet Ric Wilson, A Pioneer of Alaskan Geo-Mapping
What Sea Lampreys Do in the Dark: A Valentine’s Story
Charismatic Wildlife and the Charismatic Women who Study Them
USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation
The USGS and partners launch World Lidar Day Feb. 12 at Geo Week Conference in Denver
USGS scientists help lead development of crucial climate report
USGS Releases Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024, finds US Mineral Production Jumped 4 billion to exceed 105 billion dollars
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.
USGS Scientific Research Results
One of our primary functions is to provide quality scientific information to the public through our various products.
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.