The volume on Advances in Planetary GIS is composed of innovative contributions from researchers (and users) in the field of planetary sciences and should also provide introductory material for (post)-graduates getting involved in this research field. Topics are [a] spatio-temporal GI aspects for planning and tracking of rovers and manned missions, [b] geologic mapping conducted through NASA/ESA-financed programs, [c] developments and application of DB models for specific requirements (also for collaboration) [d] spatial remote-sensing data analysis (hyperspectral, terrain models, image data) for landing-site assessments/selections as well as traverse planning, [e] aspects of interoperability (accessing archive nodes via webGIS) using WF/WM/WC services, [f] compliance to standards (XML Metadata, OGC, .) [f] processing and incorporation of data, [g] cartographic aspects (map layout/production, visualisation), [h] software developments for planetary research.