Planetary Materials

Experimental petrology or geochemistry more

Investigating the history of the Solar System and the formation and differentiation of planets through laboratory analyses of extraterrestrial samples more

To understand the processes that create the moon’s thin atmosphere, researchers have examined lunar samples from the Apollo missions. more

The MPS researcher investigates volcanic eruptions on Earth, the Moon and Mercury and looks closely at the interactions between gases and minerals. more

Two scientific associations have awarded Prof. Dr. Thorsten Kleine the title "Geochemistry Fellow" for his contributions to the understanding of how the Solar System was formed. more