| Lunar and Planetary Science Conference | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Conference |
| Date(s) | March |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Country | USA |
| Years active | 54 |
| Inaugurated | January 5, 1970 |
| Participants | c.2000 |
| Activity | Planetary science |
| Sponsors | Lunar and Planetary Institute, Johnson Space Center |
| Website | https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2023/ |
| From 1970 to 1977 named the Lunar Science Conference. | |
The Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC), jointly sponsored by the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) and NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC), brings together international specialists in petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, geology, and astronomy to present the latest results of research in planetary science. Since its beginning in 1970, the LPSC has been a significant focal point for planetary science research, with more than 2000 planetary scientists and students attending from all over the world.