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About Astro
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Mission Statement: The USGS Astrogeology Science Center serves the Nation, the international
planetary science community, and the general public's pursuit of new knowledge of our
Solar System by:
- Conducting innovative, fundamental research that advances the fields of planetary
cartography, geoscience, and remote sensing
- Developing state-of-the-art software and techniques for the scientific and
cartographic analysis of planetary remote sensing data
- Participating in the collaborative planning and operation of space exploration
missions
- Producing accurate cartographic products, recognized internationally as benchmarks
- Establishing data archive and mapping standards that foster international
consistency
- Archiving and distributing data and products for efficient access through modern
technology
Vision Statement: The USGS Astrogeology Science Center is a national resource for the integration of
planetary geoscience, cartography, and remote sensing. As explorers and surveyors, with a
unique heritage of proven expertise and international leadership, we enable the ongoing
successful investigation of the Solar System for humankind.
News & Hot Topics
Astro Hot Topics
Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
Isis Support Center
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