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May 2022

1-6	Exoplanets IV, Las Vegas, Nevada  Exoplanets IV continues the Exoplanets conference series that began in 2016 in Davos, Switzerland. The conference will run from 1 May through 6 May 2022 and will cover all areas of exoplanet science.
2-4	Mars Upper Atmosphere Network (MUAN) Meeting, Uppsala, Sweden  We will hold the Mars Upper Atmosphere Network (MUAN) Meeting in Uppsala on May 2-4, 2022. We welcome any and all abstracts that focus on the physics of the martian-induced magnetosphere, ionosphere, and upper atmosphere. We intend to use this workshop to continue the spirit of open and informal scientific collaboration that has driven previous MUAN meetings. The meeting will take the form of a three-day workshop with presentations and ample time for discussion. It will be held in the Uppsala Science Park, close to IRF Uppsala.
2-4	MEPAG (Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group) #39 Meeting *, Denver, Colorado/Virtual  This meeting aims to discuss future strategy for the program, considering input following recent reports and community functions. Inputs include the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey and reports from the Low-Cost Missions to Mars and Inclusion Diversity Equity Accessibility (IDEA) workshops. The meeting will also include updates from the program and current/future international Mars missions. The MEPAG meeting is scheduled to precede the Science Objective for Human Exploration of Mars workshop on May 4–6 at the same venue. The plenary session on the morning of May 4 will involve participants of both meetings.
4-5	Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium Spring Meeting, Laurel, Maryland  The Lunar Surface Innovation Consortium (LSIC) 2022 Spring Meeting will concentrate on understanding NASA’s plans and technology investments relevant to building a sustained presence on the lunar surface. The meeting will include invited speakers, panels, posters, and breakout discussions. We invite abstracts from the community describing technical capabilities within the six LSIC focus areas, as well as those that identify lunar surface technology needs and assess the readiness of relative systems and components. Other topics of interest include defining the parameters and constraints of the architecture required to support a sustained presence on the lunar surface, as well as economic and policy considerations. Abstracts are limited to one page in length and should clearly describe the technology or project aim, relevant methodologies, and key findings or recommendations. Abstracts will be reviewed by the technical organizing committee and, if accepted, may be selected for presentation as a poster or a poster plus a lightning talk. Please use the template file provided on the meeting website under "Related Documents."
4-6	Science Objectives for Human Exploration of Mars *, Denver, Colorado/Virtual  This workshop will discuss the highest priority science objectives for a first human mission to Mars and then develop several different possible concepts of operation that will enable that science. With the Artemis missions, humans will return to the Moon using innovative technologies to explore the lunar surface. We will use what we learn on and around the Moon to send the first astronauts to Mars. A human mission to Mars will be a landmark achievement and a golden opportunity to conduct groundbreaking science on Mars. The potential scope of the science activities is extraordinary.
10	Lunar Surface Science Workshop — Virtual Session 15: We Are Going! Artemis Community Updates *, Virtual  Over the past year, significant progress has been made across all aspects of Artemis. This LSSW session will focus on communicating updates from NASA HQ and elements across Artemis.
11-12	Apophis T–7 Years: Knowledge Opportunities for the Science of Planetary Defense *, Virtual  This workshop will explore the dynamic details and corresponding science opportunities presented by the April 13, 2029, near-miss passage of the asteroid Apophis. Knowledge is the first line of planetary defense. The 2029 Apophis encounter is a once-per-thousand-year opportunity to investigate an asteroid as large as 350 meters passing within 6 Earth-radii. Time is of the essence as we have less than a decade to plan Earth-based and possible in situ missions whose measurements can deliver unprecedented detailed knowledge on the physical nature of Apophis as the prototype example (poster child) of potentially hazardous asteroids.
11-13	35th Nordic Geological Winter Meeting 2022, Reykjavik, Iceland  The 35th Nordic Geological Winter Meeting will take place May 11–13 on the the campus of the University of Iceland in Reykjavík. Registration and abstract submission are open. Registration and abstract submission has been extended until March 1. The proposal deadline date for the Nordic Geoscientist Award has also been extended to March 1. Additional field excursions will be added to the meeting.
12	LPI Seminar: The Diversity of Igneous Processes in Planetesimals and Implications for the Distribution of Alkali Elements in the Early Solar System (Max Collinet , German Aerospace Center), Virtual  Achondrite meteorites are highly variable in composition: some are ultramafic (primitive achondrites), basaltic (e.g., eucrites and angrites), or (trachy-) andesitic (e.g., GRA 06128, NWA 11119 and Erg Chech 002). These different groups correspond to the mantle and crust of planetary building blocks, respectively. They represent a unique opportunity to constrain the early melting processes that affected planetesimals and could have influenced the final composition of planets. Registration is required:
15-20	Origins and Exploration: From Stars to Cells (AbSciCon), Atlanta, Georgia/Virtual  AbSciCon, the conference brings the astrobiology community together every two years to share research, collaborate, and plan for the future, will be held 15-20 May 2022. NASA and the American Geophysical Union decided to move the 2021 conference to these new dates to facilitate a robust gathering of scientists in Atlanta and in an online capacity. Origins and Exploration: From Stars to Cells is the theme.
17-19	2022 Humans to Mars Summit, Washington, DC  How will humanity return to the Moon by the mid-2020s and go to Mars by the mid-2030s? How can innovations that enable human missions to the Moon and Mars benefit humanity? If we find life on Mars, what next? These are just a few of the fascinating topics that will be explored at the 2022 Humans to Mars Summit (H2M) that is taking place on May 17-19, 2022, at the National Academy of Sciences Building in Washington, D.C. The Human to Mars Summit is the annual conference of Explore Mars, Inc., and is the largest annual conference in the world dedicated to the goal of a sustainable human presence on Mars starting no later than the 2030s.
17-20	7th International Planetary Dunes Workshop *, Alamosa, Colorado/Virtual  The purpose of this workshop is to provide a forum for discussion and exchange of new ideas and approaches to the investigation of aeolian processes that form and maintain dune fields on Earth, underwater, and on other planetary bodies within the solar system.
17-21	Applications of Statistical Methods and Machine Learning in the Space Sciences, Virtual  The goal of the conference "Applications of Statistical Methods and Machine Learning in the Space Sciences" is to bring together academia and industry to leverage the advancements in statistics, data science, methods of artificial intelligence (AI) such as machine learning and deep learning, and information theory to improvThe goal of the conference "Applications of Statistical Methods and Machine Learning in the Space Sciences" is to bring together academia and industry to leverage the advancements in statistics, data science, methods of artificial intelligence (AI) such as machine learning and deep learning, and information theory to improve the analytic models and their predictive capabilities making use of the enormous data in the field of space sciences.
19	LPI Seminar: Hayabusa2 Returned Samples: Unique and Pristine Record of Solar System Materials from Asteroid Ryugu (Motoo Ito, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology), Virtual  On 6th December 2020, ~5.4 g of material was delivered to Earth from the C-type asteroid Ryugu by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft. Here, we summarize the first-year results of an integrated bulk and micro-analyses of Ryugu particles by the Phase2 curation Kochi to elucidate the nature, origin and history of asteroid Ryugu, and to investigate the similarities to known extraterrestrial samples. Ryugu particles provide a unique insight into the relationship between aliphatic-rich organics and the surrounding hydrous minerals at sub-micrometer scale during water-rock interactions. This dataset provides a better understanding of the origin and early evolution of Solar System organic matter and demonstrates that Ryugu particles are among the most uncontaminated extraterrestrial materials so far studied to date. Registration is required:
22-27	Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2022, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan/Virtual  The Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU) is a large organization with about 10,000 members and 51 scientific associations related to Earth and Planetary Sciences, and the annual conference at Makuhari until 2019 was literally a festival of Earth and Planetary Science, with about 8,000 attendees each year. However, due to the pandemic, face-to-face meetings have been restricted. The Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2022 (JpGU2022) will be held as a hybrid format (on-site and online) at the Makuhari Messe, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is aimed that all participants can attend JpGU2022 at the conference rooms and/or from anywhere online.
23-24	13th Edition of International Conference on Analytical Chemistry, Barcelona, Spain  The 13th Edition of International Conference on Analytical Chemistry will be held May 23-24, 2022, in Barcelona, Spain. The conference will include prompt keynote presentations, oral talks, poster presentations, and exhibitions.
23-27	EGU General Assembly 2022, Vienna, Austria/Virtual  The EGU General Assembly 2022 will bring together geoscientists from all over the world for one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career scientists, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.
24-26	European Lunar Symposium (ELS), Virtual  New scientific data returned by a number of orbiter and landed missions to the Moon have renewed a strong interest in the worldwide community for lunar exploration, the most recent example of which is the successful lunar sample return by Chang’e-5 in December 2020 and NASA’s announcement to return humans to the Moon by 2025 through its Artemis program. Current interests in the exploration of the Moon range from astronomical, astrophysical, geological, commercial, resource utilization, and strategic considerations, to its use as an outpost for future human exploration of the solar system. One of the main aims of this meeting is to bring together the European scientific community interested in various aspects of lunar exploration. In addition, lunar experts from across the globe, engaged in any aspect of lunar exploration are also invited to contribute to this meeting. The meeting format will consist of both oral and poster presentations divided into five broad themes of: "Science of the Moon," "Science on the Moon," "Science from the Moon," "Science enabling lunar in-situ resource utilisation (ISRU)," and "Future Missions."
30-Jun 1	Life on Earth and Beyond Summer School, Ven Island, Sweden  The aim of the summer school "Life on Earth and Beyond" is to give participants a thorough overview of the scientific, historical, philosophical, and ethical questions arising in this field. The summer school will deal with the following themes: Definition of life in a historical and philosophical context; Philosophical challenges in defining life; Biochemical evolution; Evolution of biological functions; Search for life outside Earth; Philosophical, ethical, and political questions arising with the quest for life on other celestial bodies. The course is open for students and scientists in humanities, natural, social, and political sciences. A multitude of highly merited researchers have agreed to teach at the school. The deadline for application is April 1, 2022. There are felllowships available for students and early career scientists from participating entities of the European Astrobiology Institute.

 

June 2022

3-4	Astrobiology and Society Conference, Hoor, Sweden  The meeting will deal with the following subjects: 1. Astrobiology in the scientific community; The history and pre-history of astrobiology as a scientific field; Epistemological and other issues in philosophy of science in connection with astrobiology; Controversial issues in astrobiology (where is the borderline between controversies, misconceptions and fake science) and how do they affect the position of astrobiology in the scientific community and the general public; Ethical, political and legal questions in space research and exploration and planetary protection (forward contamination, commercial space exploration including space tourism); Societal challenges of the New Space Race and the Billionaire Space Race; Chances and pitfalls of multidisciplinary sciences; Human imaginations of space travel and life in space; How has the position of astrobiology been changed in the scientific community during the last decades?; The future of astrobiology in Europe 2. Astrobiology and the media; Interaction between scientists and media - chances and dangers; How important is media presence for the success of different fields and individual scientists? 3. Astrobiology and the General Public; Astrobiology in schools and school curricula; Involvemernt of citizen scientists in astrobiology; Can astrobiologists promote conservation of environments?; Can astrobiology augment the interest of the general public in science?
6-Jul 15	Mars Studies Program, Tucson, Arizona  The Mars Studies Program (MSP) is a six-week in-person certificate program that explores the science, engineering, technology, and math involved in sustaining systems and life on planet Mars. Students are immersed in a project-based curriculum and hands on activities, analog missions, labs, and makerspaces with researchers and faculty to develop the skills and mindset to advance the field and live on planet Mars.
7-9	27th Meeting of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group *, Washington D.C. area/Virtual  Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) will meet twice yearly to provide a sounding board for the concerns of the small bodies community and gathers reports on the status of small body missions.
7-9	Unique Science from the Moon in the Artemis Era Workshop, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Florida/Virtual  This workshop will focus on the feasibility and value proposition of using the Moon as a platform for unique science observations, while addressing key engineering challenges and risks.
7-10	Mercury: Current and Future Science of the Innermost Planet, Orléans, France  Mercury 2021: Current and Future Science of the Innermost Planet will focus on all scientific aspects of the planet Mercury, including both the current state of knowledge and the prospects for future endeavors. The meeting will welcome and encourage participation by the wide-ranging and diverse international Mercury science community, covering topics such as Mercury’s: - exosphere and magnetosphere, - surface geology and composition, - deep interior geophysical and geochemical structure, and - origin and evolution in the context of the Solar System.
7-10	Space Resources Roundtable, Golden, Colorado  The Space Resources Roundtable (SRR) is happy to announce that it will convene its 22nd meeting on June 7-10, 2022. The meeting will be held in person on the campus of the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, USA. Registration is open and abstracts are due on March 31. As it has been doing since 1999, this conference will bring together world experts from space agencies, research organizations, academia, the space private sector, the mining supply chain, the oil and gas industry, equipment manufacturers, and financial, policy, and legal experts to present innovative approaches in space resource identification, technology development, utilization, public and private partnerships, and capability and regulatory regimes. The SRR meeting will be organized to accommodate technical presentations and roundtable discussions on the following topics: 1. The Moon and Cislunar Space: Our nearest celestial destination for space resources 2. Mars: Preparing to live and work in the Red Planet 3. Asteroids: Stepping stones to develop a space resources infrastructure 4. Manufacturing and Construction: Building our future in space 5. Infrastructure: Power, communications, transport, and other services to support space resources activities 6. Economic, Legal, Policy, and Environmental Issues: The multidisciplinary nature of space resources.
7-Jul 1	Planet Formation: From Dust Coagulation to Final Orbit Assembly, Garching, Germany  The collective properties of the currently known ~ 4000 extrasolar planets have left no doubt that planetary systems come in a variety of sizes and orbital configurations. These diverse characteristics of planetary systems, combined with new observational data of our solar system, have raised many questions on the processes involved in the formation of planetary bodies and their dynamical evolution. This programme will bring together experts with complementary expertise in observation, theory, solar system and extrasolar planets to assess the current status of planet formation models, highlight problems in each formation stage, and explore the possibility of developing comprehensive models that can be applied to different planetary systems.
12-17	19th International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR 2022), Golden, Colorado  The International Conference on Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is the premier event for GPR research and applications. Drawing together scientists, engineers, industrial delegates and end-users, the conference is a place to see all of the latest GPR developments, ranging from fundamental advances in methods to the most interesting case studies. Topics covered include novel developments of GPR systems and antennas, advanced data processing algorithms for improved subsurface imaging, radar data modeling approaches and inversion strategies for quantitative reconstruction of soil and material properties, and finally, data interpretation in a range of fields, including geology and sedimentology, glaciology, environmental and agricultural engineering (e.g., hydrological monitoring, digital soil mapping, forestry), civil and military engineering (e.g., utility detection, monitoring of transport infrastructures, nondestructive testing, landmine detection), archeology and cultural heritage, and planetary exploration, among others.
13-17	Meteoroids 2022 *, Virtual  Meteoroids 2022 will be the eleventh international conference in a triennial series of meetings on meteoroids, their origins, and their associated phenomena.
14-15	Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Meeting *, Washington D.C. Area/Virtual  OPAG is NASA’s community-based forum designed to provide science input for planning and prioritizing outer planet exploration activities for the next several decades.
14-17	7th Mars Atmosphere Modelling and Observations Workshop, Paris, France  Following the successful previous editions, the 7th Mars Atmosphere Modelling and Observations conference will bring together experts in observations and modelling of the present and past Mars climate systems. We will discuss the nature of the atmospheric circulation and the photochemistry (up to the thermosphere), the dust cycle, the water cycle (vapor, clouds and frost) and the carbon dioxide cycle (polar caps). This workshop was originally planned on June 8-11 2020 but had to be postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemia. In 2022 the meeting is designed to be face-to-face . You are welcome in Paris!
16	Lunar Surface Science Workshop — Virtual Session 16: Assessing the Value of Modern Field Geology Tools for Artemis *, Virtual
21-23	Planetary Science Informatics and Data Analytics Conference 2022, Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain  Following the success of the first edition of the Planetary Science Informatics and Data Analytics (PSIDA) Conference in St Louis in 2018, and the joint conference with the Planetary Data Workshop in Flagstaff in 2021, we are pleased to invite you to join us at ESAC (European Space Astronomy Centre) in Villanueva de la Cañada, Spain June 21-23, 2022, to discuss current topics in planetary science informatics and data analytics. The PSIDA Conference provides a forum to discuss approaches, challenges, applications of informatics and data analytics technologies and capabilities in planetary science. During the three days of the conference, participants will have the opportunity to share knowledge, experience and lessons learned in these fields and network with colleagues.
22-23	Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers *, Flagstaff, Arizona/Virtual  The Annual Meeting of the Planetary Geologic Mappers is scheduled to be held on June 22–23, 2022, at the Northern Arizona State University in Flagstaff, Arizona, with virtual participation available. The annual meeting will bring together community members to report progress on geologic mapping projects, discuss a wide range of mapping strategies, and coordinate map-based scientific investigations of planetary surfaces at multiple scales. Specific attention will be focused on how geology-based site characterization can support human exploration. Abstracts are solicited for topics, including progress reports on active mapping investigations, mapping strategies, mission support, community resources, and education. Group discussions will address map data standardization and dissemination, map-based investigations of geologic processes, ways to modernize and improve geologic maps for human and robotic exploration, and the use of geologic maps to support exploration.
27	Lunar Surface Science Workshop — Virtual Session 17: Defining a Coordinated Lunar Resource Evaluation Campaign *, Virtual  Evaluate the potential of local resources, particularly ice deposits at the lunar poles, in sustaining human exploration of the Moon.
27-Jul 1	European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting, Valencia, Spain  The European Astronomical Society (EAS) Annual Meeting (formerly known as EWASS, and earlier JENAM) has more than 25 years of tradition, and it has imposed itself as the largest conference for European astronomy. In addition to plenary sessions and the award of prestigious prizes, the conference hosts many symposia held in parallel, as well as special sessions and meetings. The EAS, often together with one of its affiliated societies, organizes its annual meeting to enhance its links with national communities, to broaden connections between individual members, and to promote European networks. After two annual meetings in virtual format due to COVID-19, EAS 2022 is planned to be held physically in Valencia, Spain from June 27 to July 1, 2022. The conference is expected to welcome more than 1200 astrophysicists from all over Europe and even beyond.
28-Jul 1	Optimizing Planetary In Situ Surface-Atmosphere Interaction Investigations *, Boise, Idaho/Virtual  For this workshop, we welcome all interested in optimization of in situ investigations of planetary surface-atmosphere interactions, such as but not limited to: Terrestrial and planetary aeolian/atmospheric/volatile flux scientists Atmospheric and surface process modelers and lab/field study practitioners Terrestrial and planetary soil/dust scientists Developers of relevant instruments for terrestrial and/or planetary application Planetary mission formulation and development engineers, including those working on small landed spacecraft Those enabling human exploration, with respect to, for example, weather monitoring and surface/atmosphere hazard characterization
28-Jul 3	International Congress Festival - International Center for Research and Restitution on the Impact and on Rochechouart (ICF-CIRIR), Rochechouart, France  ICF-CIRIR 2022 mixes science, popular celebration, and natural/cultural/historical heritage. It brings together experts from around the world and the general public at the same time as it draws attention to the diversity and richness of the heritage of this remote territory. It is centered and carried both by its geographical location and by its objects and more precisely on their impact(s), scientifically, biologically,geologically, as well as culturally, socially, artistically, and economically.

 

July 2022

4-8	Rocky Worlds II, Oxford, United Kingdom  The planets that are best understood are the four terrestrial planets of our own solar system. Applying the detailed understanding gleaned from these bodies is crucial in our interpretation of exoplanetary systems. With the ongoing programs to search for planets around nearby stars, as well as upcoming ground- and space-based surveys, we can anticipate huge growth in the number and information on detected rocky exoplanets in the coming decades. As the characterization of these new planetary systems proceeds it will in turn improve understanding of our own solar system, and in particular of how potentially habitable Earth-like planets may form, evolve, and are distributed throughout the galaxy. The Rocky Worlds conference series aims to bring together planetary scientists, astronomers, and earth scientists to foster discussion and build the collaborations that will pave the way for the next decade of rocky exoplanet discovery and characterization.
12-14	Workshop on In Situ Exploration of the Giant Planets II *, Laurel, Maryland  The Workshop on In Situ Exploration of the Giant Planets II will build upon the results of the Workshop for In Situ Exploration of the Ice Giants held in Marseille in February 2019 addressing in situ exploration of the ice giants. The focus of the workshop will include science, technologies, and mission concepts relevant to future in situ explorations of giant planet atmospheres and entry probes as an element of future giant planet missions.
16-24	44th COSPAR Scientific Assembly and Associated Events (COSPAR 2022), Athens, Greece  Abstract Deadline: Mid-February 2022. Topics: Approximately 140 meetings covering the fields of COSPAR Scientific Commissions (SC) and Panels: - SC A: The Earth's Surface, Meteorology and Climate - SC B: The Earth-Moon System, Planets, and Small Bodies of the Solar System - SC C: The Upper Atmospheres of the Earth and Planets Including Reference Atmospheres - SC D: Space Plasmas in the Solar System, Including Planetary Magnetospheres - SC E: Research in Astrophysics from Space - SC F: Life Sciences as Related to Space - SC G: Materials Sciences in Space - SC H: Fundamental Physics in Space - Panel on Satellite Dynamics (PSD) - Panel on Scientific Ballooning (PSB) - Panel on Potentially Environmentally Detrimental Activities in Space (PEDAS) - Panel on Radiation Belt Environment Modelling (PRBEM) - Panel on Space Weather (PSW) - Panel on Planetary Protection (PPP) - Panel on Capacity Building (PCB) - Panel on Education (PE) - Panel on Exploration (PEX) - Panel on Interstellar Research (PIR) - Panel on Innovative Solutions (PoIS) - Task Group on Establishing a Constellation of Small Satellites (TGCSS) - Special events: interdisciplinary lectures, round table, etc. Selected papers published in Advances in Space Research and Life Sciences in Space Research, fully refereed journals with no deadlines open to all submissions in relevant fields.
18-22	22nd International Mineralogical Association Meeting, Lyon, France  At the IMA 2022 general meeting in Lyon, keynote and invited speakers working at the cutting edge of mineral sciences will ensure a stimulating program when mineralogy renews with exploration beyond the Earth frontiers. A multitude of scientific sessions will gather hundreds of contributions along with several overarching themes: Mineral systematics, Physics and Chemistry of Minerals, Ores and Ore Mineralogy, Planetary Mineralogy, Planetary Interiors, The Dynamical World of Minerals. We will pay special attention to attract young researchers, underrepresented communities, and researchers from developing countries, by offering them attractive conditions for attendance, travelling and lodging. Fieldtrips will cover an important part of the surrounding geology of Western Europe.
25-27	Ancient Venus Conference of the Venus Science Initiative *, Houston, Texas/Virtual  Venus is now shrouded in a thick, hot greenhouse atmosphere – what was Venus before the greenhouse, or has it always been this way? As Venus aged, how have the exchanges among its interior, surface, and atmosphere changed, and how did each of these reservoirs evolve? The conference will focus on our knowledge of ancient Venus.
25-29	2022 Sagan Summer Workshop: Exoplanet Science in the Gaia Era, Pasadena, California/Virtual  The 2022 Sagan Summer Workshop will focus on the topic of exoplanet science in the Gaia era. The ESA Gaia mission has been mapping the galaxy for over seven years, measuring very accurate positions and motions of over 1 billion stars. It has already greatly contributed to exoplanet science through the determination of more accurate stellar parameters, which in turn improve planet parameters, the detection of stellar companions, and the identification and characterization of young moving groups. In the near future, the unprecedented astrometric accuracy will result in the discovery of new exoplanets, as well as the characterization of known planets. The workshop will introduce the basics of astrometry, the impact of Gaia astrometry on astrophysics, and the astrometric detection and characterization of exoplanets. The synergy between the different planet detection techniques of astrometry, transits, radial velocities, and imaging will be discussed, as well as future advances in astrometry.

 

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