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Which organization did Shoemaker work under for most of his professional career?

  • American Geological Society

  • United States Geological Survey

  • NASA

  • European Space Agency

Answer

Shoemaker spent most of his professional career working for the United States Geological Survey (USGS). He began his work with the USGS in 1948 and remained with the organization until his retirement in 1991. During his time with the USGS, Shoemaker made significant contributions to the field of planetary science. He was one of the first scientists to study the Moon and Mars using data from spacecraft missions.
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