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Rocks moving on Mars!

Rocks moving on Mars!

A team led by USGS scientist Colin Dundas reported observations of shifting rocks in high-latitude craters on Mars. Find out what moved these rocks...

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USGS Prepares to Assess Resources on the Moon!

USGS Prepares to Assess Resources on the Moon!

USGS Scientists Work to Assess Lunar Resources.

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The Caves of Mars

The Caves of Mars

The USGS Astrogeology Science Center has released locations of more than a thousand cave-entrance candidates on Mars.

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Are Apollo data still useful?

Are Apollo data still useful?

Are Apollo data still useful today with the current Mars missions providing more detailed high resoluction data? You betcha!  In fact, ISPRS awarded...

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A Dynamic Career Launched with a Map

A Dynamic Career Launched with a Map

An Apollo inspirational story for career goals:

Dr. Baerbel Lucchitta of the USGS Astrogeology team contributed to Apollo 17 in a transformative time...

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing and Lunar Legacy with us!

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Lunar Landing and Lunar Legacy with us!

July 20th marks the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing, one of humankind’s greatest achievements. USGS Astrogeology played an important role in the...

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Astrogeology is hosting a Lunar Legacy event soon and you are invited.

Astrogeology is hosting a Lunar Legacy event soon and you are invited.

Astrogeology is hosting a Lunar Legacy event on Friday, July 19, 2019, from 5:00-7:00 pm. Please mark your calendars and join in the fun of...

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Carolyn Shoemaker Turns 90 Years Young!

Carolyn Shoemaker Turns 90 Years Young!

Carolyn Shoemaker celebrated her 90th birthday on June 24th at Little America Flagstaff with friends

and retirees from the Astrogeology Science...

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Fourth Annual Planetary Data Workshop Began Today

Fourth Annual Planetary Data Workshop Began Today

The 4th Planetary Data workshop began today and will continue until June 20th at the High Country Conference Center, in Flagstaff. Attendees are in...

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Astrogeology trained the astronauts and made maps for their use on the Moon

Astrogeology trained the astronauts and made maps for their use on the Moon

Arizona Daily Sun reports on interviews with Astrogeology’s scientists about their work on planetary mapping, Saturday, June 15th, and uncover some...

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The Geological Mapping Program Status and Future Revealed

The Geological Mapping Program Status and Future Revealed

 USGS Open File Report 2019-1012

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Before the Moon Landing: Astronaut Training in Flagstaff

Before the Moon Landing: Astronaut Training in Flagstaff

Lunar Legacy Celebration: Great information upcoming on CBS!

Did you know every Astronaut that walked on the Moon trained in Flagstaff?

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