TREX
Toolbox for Research and Exploration
Spectral Library
The TREX team includes laboratories all over the world that are involved in the TREX spectroscopy work.
Lunar Data & Models
We use spacecraft data & modeling techniques to study lunar materials & geology of interest to future exploration.
Analog Environments
Our field campaigns allow us to test algorithms for sample identification & selection as we prepare for lunar exploration.
Small Body Science
TREX’s Small Bodies theme considers analysis of data related to main belt and near-Earth asteroids.
Online Access to all TREX data products is coming soon.
Watch this space.
Read about our recent activities
TREX’s Tom Prettyman receives AGU Fred Whipple Award
We are pleased to announce that team member Tom Prettyman is the 2023 recipient of the Fred Whipple Award given by the American Geophysical Union (AGU). According to the AGU, "The Fred Whipple Award and Lecture are presented annually and recognize significant...
Catch us in Forbes!
Just a quick note to say, there is a really cool article about the TREX teams work appearing on Forbes. Writen by Andrew Write, the article highlights researcher Dr. Camilo Jaramillo-Carrea and his work with the Hayabusa2 mission and its sample of the asteroid Ryugu....
Enhancing the Science Communication Capabilities of Disabled Writers – The Moon as a Catalyst
Editor’s Note: This event has already occurred and this page exists for archival purposes. We are looking for 12-20 people who: 1) Identify as disabled in the broadest sense; i.e. chronic illness, use mobility aids, d/Deaf, mental illness, neurodiverse, use service animals, etc. 2) Use, or want to use, science in their writing in the broadest sense; 3) Want to commit to joining us for a seven week online retreat.