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Mission Statement: We perform the physical science research at Johnson Space Center (JSC) and serve as the JSC focus for support to the HQ Science Mission Directorate. ARES staff member's backgrounds cover essentially all the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, geology), plus biology, mathematics, computer science and engineering.
Responsible for conducting fundamental, peer-reviewed research leading to an understanding of the origin, evolution, and composition of the Solar System
Has the responsibility for protecting, preserving, and distributing extraterrestrial samples in support of solar system exploration
Provides coordination between the scientific community and HQ Exploration Systems and Space Operations Mission Directorates` planners and technologists