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Mission and Planet Packages

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

A diamond shaped rocky object is shown side-by-side with another rocky object that has a bright point of light at its bottom right side.

Earth's Moon

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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Pluto is reddish and has a heart shape lighter patch in the lower right half of this image from the New Horizons spacecraft.

Pluto and Dwarf Planets

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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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Venus

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NASA's Eyes

Experience Earth and our solar system, the universe and the spacecraft exploring them, with immersive apps for Mac, PC, and mobile devices.

NASA's Eyes is a suite of 3D visualization applications that allows everyone to explore and understand real NASA data and imagery in a fun and interactive way. The apps are all run inside a regular web browser, so any device with an internet connection and a browser can run them.

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Solar System Treks

Visualize and explore the surfaces of other worlds using these online, browser-based portals that use real data from NASA spacecraft.

You can view the worlds through the eyes of many different instruments, pilot real-time 3D flyovers above mountains and into craters, and conduct measurements of surface features.

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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.

International Observe the Moon Night

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

Stars in the night sky over a darkened Earth landscape.

Skywatching

Tips and resources for observing the night sky.

Solar System Ambassadors

Volunteers across the nation share NASA science in their communities.

illustration of hikers going up a rocky ledge to the left with solar system planets represented large in an arc across the sky

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.

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.

Space Place: Solar System

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

NASA Coloring Pages

Downloadable coloring pages featuring NASA science and initiatives.

Line drawing of OSIRIS-REx spacecraft with sample arm extended to asteroid Bennu

Astrobiology Drawing and Coloring Pages

Coloring and activity pages about the search for life on other worlds.

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.

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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.

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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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Posters

NASA planetary science posters ready for downloading

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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Solar System Missions

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"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?”

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NASA Planetary Science E-books

"50 Years of Solar System Exploration"

The science, technology, policy, and politics of planetary exploration, with a collection of in-depth studies of projects, decisions, and milestones.

"A History of Near-Earth Objects Research"

An overview of asteroid and comet observations and what scientists have learned about our origins from studying the rocky remnants.

"NASA's Discovery Program"

A history of the first 20 years of NASA's planetary science program that enables lower-cost and innovative missions to explore our solar system.

Blue cover holding a few spheres representing planets. One has what appears to be a bubble around it.

"When Biospheres Collide"

Understanding how and why NASA takes special precautions not to interfere with the systems and environments of the other worlds we visit.

More NASA Science books

Find more NASA science, imagery, and kids' activities in e-books about our solar system and distant galaxies.

Book cover for "NACA to NASA to Now" by Roger D. Launius, featuring bold yellow, red, and blue text on a dark background with a stylized path design.

More NASA History books

Read more NASA e-books about the history and development of the agency's space and aeronautics science and exploration.

NASA 3D Resources

Animated image of an artist depiction of the Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity rotating in 3d.

3D Models and More

Explore NASA's collection of free, downloadable 3D models, textures, and images.

Science Records and Archive

Illustration of eight planets and one dwarf planet displayed three across and three down.

PSD Strategic Guidance

Documents and reports that help guide Planetary Science Division activities.

Archived NASA Science Web Sites

A collection of archived NASA science web sites offering a snapshot of past missions, programs, and research efforts.

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Planetary Science Resources

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Mission and Planet Packages

Asteroids and Comets

Ice Giants

Jupiter

Lucy Mission

Mars

Mercury

Earth's Moon

Ocean Worlds

OSIRIS-REx Mission

Pluto and Dwarf Planets

Saturn and Titan

Venus

Ride Along with NASA Missions

NASA's Eyes

Solar System Treks