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Planetary Science and Exploration

Planetary Science and Exploration is a research topic within Astronomy and Astrophysics. Science Explorer counts 54k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the exploration and study of Mars, including the Martian surface, planetary exploration missions, the search for water and signs of life, the Martian climate, minerals found on Mars, and the composition of the Martian atmosphere.

  • Mars
  • Martian Surface
  • Planetary Exploration
  • Water on Mars
  • Martian Climate
  • Mars Orbiter Missions
  • Martian Minerals
  • Life in Extreme Environments
  • Surface Composition
  • Martian Atmosphere
Research works
54k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
5.4k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+3%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
37% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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