Planetary Scientists study other planets, and they often study parts of the Earth in order to learn more about other planets. Planetary Scientists come from diverse backgrounds... some are biologists, geologists, physicists, climatologists, and more. Most planetary scientists work for Universities or in the government for organizations like NASA and the ESA.
$55,000 to $122,000
Most planetary scientists have graduate degrees (Master or PhD).
Explore the job of a NASA planetary research scientist as she looks at life in extreme environments here on Earth to learn more about what life might look like on other worlds.
Check out the work of a planetary scientist who studies volcanic activity here on Earth, to learn more about activity on other planets.