Planetary science

About “Planetary science”

Planetary science is the scientific study of celestial bodies and planetary systems, encompassing their composition, dynamics, formation, interrelations, and history. It is an interdisciplinary field that draws from astronomy, Earth science, planetary geology, cosmochemistry, atmospheric science, physics, oceanography, hydrology, theoretical planetary science, glaciology, exoplanetology, space physics, and astrobiology. The field examines objects ranging from micrometeoroids to gas giants, aiming to understand their origins and evolution within the Solar System and beyond.