About Us
Europlanet
Europlanet is a non-profit international association, registered in Belgium, that aims to promote the advancement of planetary science for the benefit of the community.
We are open to individual and organisational members. Anyone with an active interest in planetary science (whether academic or industrial, professional or amateur) is welcome to join.
Europlanet is governed by an elected Executive Board and our activities are supported by Committees and Working Groups drawn from our membership. Our infrastructure, services and networks have been developed a series of projects funded by the European Commission (EC) between 2005 and 2024.
Why Join Us?
Europlanet offers a wide range of benefits to individual members and staff of organisational members.
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Access and Mobility
We offer transnational access to facilities and a network of telescopes tailored for planetary science, as well as an expert exchange programme.
Services
Europlanet provides services and tools to support planetary research, including the VESPA virtual observatory for planetary data, SPIDER space weather services, GMAP resources for geological mapping of planetary bodies, and machine learning tools
Regional Hubs
Our 10 Regional Hubs build stronger networks of academics and industry related to planetary science and exploration at regional and national levels.
Europlanet Early Careers (EPEC) Network
The Europlanet Early Career (EPEC) network is organised by early-career researchers, for early-career researchers, and includes volunteers from across the Europlanet international community.
Funding and Prizes
We offer funding and prizes to support the community and recognise their achievements
Discord Community
An active Discord community facilitates discussion, highlights job opportunities, and provides multiple ways to engage with peers.
Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC)
The Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC) is Europe’s largest annual meeting on planetary science. Members of Europlanet are eligible for discounted rates and bursaries