Earth and Space
From the inner core of Earth to the edges of distant galaxies, the study of Earth and space sciences at ASU furthers understanding of the origins and evolution of the Universe, especially the planet we call home.
Broadly-based multidisciplinary research and study at ASU cut across the traditional disciplines of astronomy, physics, geology, chemistry, biology, engineering, geographical sciences and mathematics and set the stage for a new era of exploration.
More than 211 ASU researchers across the campuses hold extensive experience in space science and exploration, forming the core of ASU's New Space Initiative, leading a new integration of academic and commercial space enterprises using ASU's core strengths in space exploration research, engineering and education.
The School of Earth and Space Exploration is housed in the LEED-certified ISTB IV. The school administers academic programs and outreach, including the Mars Space Flight Facility, Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera, Center for Meteorite Studies, Mars Education program, EarthScope, The Ronald Greeley Center for Planetary Studies and the Marston Exploration Theater.
Delving into how we build life on Earth, the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning pursues research and outreach in geography, urban planning, climate change, cultural geography, environmental science and GIS, from studies that examine how city-dwellers connect with nature to pioneering new methods to use of modeling and satellite imagery to examine global urbanization, urban economic development, and impacts of humans on climate, plant and animal communities and water issues.
Humanity’s future in space is inevitable. To get there, we must create a critical mass of people who are attracted to the unknown, seek out unsolved problems, and are willing and able to find solution.
ASU’s New Space Initiative is leading a new integration of academic and commercial space enterprises using ASU’s core strengths in space science, engineering and education.
Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics is a research partnership to develop geotechnical engineering processes and solutions inspired by nature.
The Center for Meteorite Studies at Arizona State University is home to the world’s largest university-based meteorite collection.
The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC) is one of the many ASU projects developed with NASA.
The Mars Space Flight Facility at ASU operates THEMIS on Mars Odyssey and cameras on NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover
Wonder what it would be like to study the Earth and the Universe beyond? From environmental science to astrophysics, astronomy, geology and science education, ASU students pursue cutting-edge research.
Geographical studies at ASU include research and outreach in geography, urban planning and GIS, exciting undergraduate and graduate degree programs, interdisciplinary centers, and significant community outreach.
