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Feet on the Ground, Eyes on the Stars

With the creation of a first-of-its-kind research center, Penn State looks to affirm its place as a global leader in the search for extraterrestrial life.

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By Amanda Loudin
Images: NASA/JPL-CALTECHJanuary / February 2021

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