Penn State ranks No. 20 in space science in US News 2026-27 'Global Universities' (opens in new tab)

From discovering planets beyond our solar system and analyzing samples returned from asteroids to understanding the large-scale structure and evolution of the cosmos, Penn State researchers are helping to address fundamental questions about the universe while also leading some of today’s key advancements in space-related innovation and instrumentation. For the second year in a row, Penn State ranks No. 20 in the world (No. 13 nationally) for space science research, according to the U.S. News ...