Mike Malaska
Proposed name: Volunteer Planetary Scientist
Proposed name: Volunteer Planetary Scientist
Mike Malaska has a Ph.D. in organic chemistry and explores the interface of chemistry, planetary geology, and astrobiology. His current research involves the geology and chemistry of Saturn’s giant moon Titan. He is also involved in planetary science education and public outreach.
Latest Planetary Radio Appearance
How "Outside In" Will Rock Your Solar System
01/16/2012 | 0:28:50
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Outside In is a spectacular IMAX movie being made out of nothing but actual photos of our solar system and beyond -- no computer-generated images. Hear how and why it's coming together from its creator, Stephen van Vuuren, and his associate Mike Malaska.
Latest Blog Posts
Fun for all ages: creating and mapping a volcano
Posted 2012/08/18 11:26 CDT | 0 comments
Here’s a fun, cheap, and only slightly messy demonstration activity for kids of all ages, even 46-year-old kids: creating and mapping an ancient volcano.
Earth’s toughest life could survive on Mars
Posted 2012/05/15 06:22 CDT | 6 comments
The surface of Mars is a tough place to survive, but researchers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) found some lichens and cyanobacteria tough enough to handle those conditions.
Latest Processed Space Images
Distant Horizons - Different Surfaces
Posted 2013/02/05 | 0 comments
Poster showing a comparison of images from planetary surfaces ordered by increasing complexity of the surface processes.
Posted 2012/04/10 | 0 comments
On March 3, 2010, Cassini flew closely by Helene and caught several images of it silhouetted against Saturn.
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