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GeoSpace Science Group

1968: Earthrise (Apollo 8) On Christmas Eve 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 held a live broadcast from lunar orbit, during which they showed photos of Earth and the Moon as seen from their spacecraft. “The vast loneliness is awe-inspiring, and it makes you realize just what you have back there on Earth," said Command Module Pilot Jim Lovell.
1968: Earthrise (Apollo 8) On Christmas Eve 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 held a live broadcast from lunar orbit, during which they showed photos of Earth and the Moon as seen from their spacecraft. “The vast loneliness is awe-inspiring, and it makes you realize just what you have back there on Earth," said Command Module Pilot Jim Lovell.
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The GeoSpace Science group includes all members contributing to scientific research and development in the thematic areas defined under fundamental and applied science. The group's interdisciplinary approach is particularly advantageous for exploring innovative solutions to global challenges such as climate change and geological hazards. By integrating different specialisations - ranging from magnetism with origin in planetary interiors to tectonics, erosion, stratigraphy, atmospheres, and remote sensing of planetary surfaces-the group fosters a collaborative environment conducive to groundbreaking discoveries. Moreover, this focus on planetary geosciences aligns with current trends in research funding agencies, national space agencies, and space technology companies. It also resonates with local authorities needing integrative solutions to geoscience-related issues. Educational and outreach programs stemming from this research can significantly enhance public engagement and understanding of planetary sciences, making science more accessible and stimulating interest in STEM fields.

Projects planned for the coming years, within Planetary Interiors and Surfaces and Star-Planets Interaction, include the following: Fluvial and deltaic geomorphology on Mars; Monitoring current-day aeolian activity on Mars, implications on landscape evolution and climate; Sedimentary markers of a major climate transition on Mars; Internal field of Jupiter; Impact of Space Weather in the habitable zone of solar-type stars; Geomagnetically Induced currents in Earth ground energy infrastructures; Exploitation of historical geomagnetic observations; External sources of the geomagnetic field; Network of magnetic stations for induction studies; asteroids and lunar surfaces; space science and exploration; In-Situ Resource Utilization.