Planetary Science Institute

Dr. Mia Mace, a researcher featured by the SETI Institute, specializes in numerical modeling of planetary ring systems. Her doctoral work involved developing code to simulate the dynamics of charged dust grains in Saturn's rings, addressing open questions about ring rain and spoke phenomena. The spotlight introduces her expertise in planetary science and ring dynamics to a wider audience.

The Planetary Science Institute announced that a team it leads has been selected under NASA's PRISM (Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon) program to study a potential lunar cave. The effort is part of NASA's broader push to explore lunar pits and caves, which could offer shelter and scientific value for future crewed missions to the Moon.