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In planetary science, that means the object had already separated into layers, with a dense metallic core surrounded by lighter outer material — similar to how Earth has a core and mantle.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Elkins-Tanton is a professor of planetary science at Arizona State University and the Psyche mission’s principal investigator.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 May 2026
This time, America’s space program intends to stay and, in future Artemis program missions, set up a moon base where astronauts can explore the lunar South Pole, do planetary science, look for water, and see if discovery on the moon and deep space can build a foundation for crewed missions to Mars.
—Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Advocates warn the reductions could disrupt or cancel dozens of missions spanning planetary science, astrophysics and Earth observation — areas overseen by NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Elkins-Tanton is a professor of planetary science at Arizona State University and the Psyche mission’s principal investigator.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 May 2026
This time, America’s space program intends to stay and, in future Artemis program missions, set up a moon base where astronauts can explore the lunar South Pole, do planetary science, look for water, and see if discovery on the moon and deep space can build a foundation for crewed missions to Mars.
—Storer H. Rowley, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Advocates warn the reductions could disrupt or cancel dozens of missions spanning planetary science, astrophysics and Earth observation — areas overseen by NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Planetary science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planetary%20science. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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