Office of Planetary Exploration

The Office of Planetary Exploration is a division within space agencies like NASA that focuses on studying planets, moons, and other celestial bodies beyond Earth. Its goal is to understand the composition, geology, climate, and potential habitability of these worlds through missions, robotics, and scientific research. By exploring planetary environments, the office helps answer fundamental questions about the origin of our solar system, the possibility of life elsewhere, and prepares for future human exploration. Essentially, it coordinates efforts to send spacecraft and experiments to uncover the secrets of planets and other celestial objects in our solar system.