Planetary Sciences Community Meetings Calendar
Organized by LPI/USRA *
August 2019
5-9 |
NBIA Summer School on Protoplanetary Disks and Planet Formation,
Copenhagen, Denmark
Topics of study will be: the physics and chemistry of protoplanetary disks, dust evolution and planetesimal formation, formation of terrestrial and gas-giant planets, and young stellar objects from an observational point of view. This year's goal is to: introduce the students to the fundamental theoretical concepts and current observational constraints in the field of protoplanetary disks and planet formation; bring together students interested in these subjects with some of the world's experts in an environment fostering interactions, and exchange of ideas, allowing the students to develop their international network;and encourage the students to continue working in these fields, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to research in these active areas. |
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6-8 |
New Cometary Insights from the Close Approach of 46P/Wirtanen: A Symposium in Celebration of Mike A'Hearn,
College Park, Maryland
A symposium at the University of Maryland in College Park in celebration of the contributions that Mike A'Hearn made to cometary science. In Mike's honor, this symposium will focus on results from observations of comet 46P/Wirtanen (and the other recent bright comets) to allow the compilation of individual studies into a comprehensive understanding of the comet. We encourage comet scientists of all types as well as anyone who knew and worked with Mike in any capacity to come and participate in this event and to reflect on his legacy. |
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7-9 |
10th Planetary Crater Consortium Meeting,
Flagstaff, Arizona
The 10th Planetary Crater Consortium meeting will be held August 7-9, 2019, at the US Geological Survey in Flagstaff, AZ. The Planetary Crater Consortium is open to all planetary scientists interested in any aspect of impact cratering on solar system bodies (including Earth!), incorporating observational, theoretical, experimental, field, and/or numerical studies. The meeting is a combination of contributed talks, posters, and open discussion and is designed to encourage and provide adequate time for in-depth discussion of crater-related issues and topics to enhance research collaborations. Abstract deadline is Monday, June 24, 2019. An optional field trip around the rim of Meteor Crater will be arranged for Saturday, August 10, 2019, if there is sufficient interest. |
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12-15 |
Exoclimes V,
Oxford, UK
The Exoclimes conference series is one of the original conferences devoted to exoplanets, and still the only one to focus on their climates and climate evolution. The goal of the series is to bring together exoplanet observers, modelers, and theorists with researchers on fundamental atmospheric and planetary interior processes in the Solar System and Earth Science communities, so that the communities can learn from one another. Exoclimes V will take place at the University of Oxford from August 12-15, 2019. Keynote speakers and a block program are available on the conference website. Pre-registration is now open. Exoclimes is typically oversubscribed, so participants will be selected on the basis of information provided during pre-registration. The pre-registration deadline is January 31, 2019. To pre-register, go to http://exoclimes2019.org and follow the pre-registration links. Conference fees do not need to be paid as part of pre-registration, but anticipated fees are listed on the pre-registration page. Some financial aid will be available. |
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12-16 |
The 12th Meeting on Cosmic Dust,
Chiba, Japan
This conference aims at establishing a consensus among experts about the evolution of cosmic dust. The primary objective of the meeting is to provide the cosmic dust community with a unique opportunity to develop long-term relationships and possible collaborations through scientific interactions among meeting attendees. |
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18-23 |
Goldschmidt Barcelona 2019,
Barcelona, Spain
Goldschmidt is the foremost annual, international conference on geochemistry and related subjects, organised by the European Association of Geochemistry and the Geochemical Society. |
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19-22 |
Hot-Wiring the Transient Universe VI,
Evanston, Illinois
Hot-Wiring the Transient Universe 6 will explore opportunities and challenges of massively parallel time domain surveys, coupled with rapid coordinated multi-wavelength follow-up observations. The interdisciplinary agenda includes future and ongoing science investigations, information infrastructure for publishing observations in real time, as well as novel data science to classify events and systems to optimize follow-up campaigns. Time domain astronomy is at the fore of modern astrophysics and crosses fields from solar physics and solar system objects, through stellar variability, to explosive phenomena at galactic and cosmological distances. Recent rapid progress by instruments in space and on the ground has been toward a continuous record of the electromagnetic sky with ever increasing coverage, sensitivity, and temporal resolution. With the advent of gravitational wave and neutrino observatories, we are witnessing the birth of multi-messenger astronomy. |
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19-23 |
Extreme Solar Systems V,
Reykjavik, Iceland
This conference, the fourth in a series that began in 2007 (Santorini meeting on Extreme Solar Systems, followed by ExSS II in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 2011, and ExSS III in Hawaii, in 2015), will cover all aspects of research on exoplanets. |
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20-21 |
NASA Outer Planets Assessment Group Meeting,
Boulder, Colorado
The Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) will be devoting the bulk of its August meeting to discussions and preparation for the next Decadal Survey. Community members are encouraged to attend and add their voice to this diverse discussion. During the meeting we will arrange panel discussions on various topics. Please contact Carrie Chavez ([email protected]) by August 15 if you would like to lead one of these panel discussions. By the end of the meeting we expect to produce a list of three key recommendations to develop and eventually deliver to the Decadal Survey committee for consideration. |
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24-27 |
5th Beijing Earth and Planetary Interiors Symposium,
Beijing, China
The aim of the symposium is to bring scientists in different disciplines — experimental, observational, theoretical and numerical — together for further understanding the origin, structure, and variations of Earth’s and planetary magnetic fields. |
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25-29 |
Symposium on Water in the Universe,
San Diego, California
This symposium will highlight the cosmic history of water, its critical role in the formation and early evolution of planetary systems, and the means by which habitable environments are created across the universe. With a strong focus on the chemistry of, and enabled by, water, and the interplay between studies of our own and exoplanetary systems, we aim to create a program that will draw in a wide range of chemists and (planetary) astronomers to the San Diego meeting. |
September 2019
3-5 |
Workshop on Binary Asteroids in the Solar System 5,
Fort Collins, CO
The goal of the workshop is to bring together various ideas on the detection, characterization, formation, and implications of binary and multiple objects among the NEO, main-belt, Trojan, Centaur, TNO populations. We hope to include all of the many modes of observation, in all of the dynamical populations, as well as theory and numerical modeling of formation and evolution of these systems. We especially welcome the new topics of rings of small bodies, and heliocentric orbital pairs of asteroids and their implications. The workshop is characterized by a relaxed atmosphere and free format, with almost as much time for discussion as for the presentations themselves. Registration and abstract submission are now open. |
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8-11 |
Habitability: Producing Conditions Conducive to Life (#1st1e9) *,
Big Sky, Montana
The astrophysical processes (e.g., accretion, differentiation, bombardment) that created the worlds we observe today also created at least one world where life has emerged and thrived. This topical conference on Habitability, the fourth and final installment of the LPI’s First Billion Years initiative, will focus on the production of habitable environments early in the history of our solar system, the emergence of life on Earth, and extensions to extrasolar systems. |
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10-12 |
NASEM's Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science (CAPS),
Irvine, California
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will appoint the Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences (CAPS) to operate as an ad-hoc committee. The overarching purpose of the committee is to support scientific progress in astrobiology and planetary science and assist the federal government in integrating and planning programs in these fields by providing advice on the implementation of decadal survey recommendations. The CAPS provides an independent, authoritative forum for identifying and discussing issues in astrobiology and planetary science between the research community, the federal government, and the interested public. The CAPS will issue reports that will provide guidance to federal agencies that support astrobiology and planetary science research. The CAPS scope spans space-based and supporting ground-based planetary research within our own planetary system, including, for example, geosciences, atmospheres, particles and fields of planets, moons, and small bodies, as well as astrobiology, planetary astronomy, and planetary protection. The CAPS's scope also includes appropriate cross-disciplinary areas and consideration of budget and programmatic aspects of the implementation of the decadal survey. The Committee will build on the current decadal survey of the field, "Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022" (VVPS), and monitor the progress of its recommended priorities for the most important scientific and technical activities in that report and recommendations in the mid-decadal review report due to be issued in 2017. The committee will carry out its charge by undertaking the following tasks: at each of its in-person meetings, as appropriate, the committee may prepare concise assessments of progress on the implementation of the decadal survey's recommended scientific and technical activities; at an in-person meeting, the committee may prepare a concise report with advice on the preparation for future decadal and mid-decadal studies; and for advisory activities assessed to require a more in-depth review than is possible through the normal operation of the CAPS, the committee will assist the Academies in formulating the task and committee membership for such studies which will be designed as separate tasks. |
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10-13 |
International Association of Sedimentologists Meeting,
Rome, Italy
Rome will host the 34th IAS Meeting of Sedimentology at the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. The IAS Meeting of Sedimentology is an excellent opportunity to share research experience and progress, to discuss new topics, to initiate collaborative projects, and also to become acquainted with the sedimentary successions and their studies in the host country. The conference also hopes to involve scientific communities that use reconstruction of sedimentary processes and of stratigraphic record as main investigation tools such as marine geology, volcanology, extraterrestrial geology, and archaeology. |
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11-13 |
AIDA International Workshop,
Rome, Italy
The main objective is to present and discuss current status of the ongoing analyses in support and preparation to NASA's DART and ESA's Hera missions constituting the AIDA international collaboration. Future plans will also be discussed based on presentations of the AIDA working groups, and the whole community is invited to contribute in order to identify areas requiring additional investigations and providing opportunities for further collaboration among the different research groups. |
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11-13 |
Horizon 2061 Synthesis Workshop,
Toulouse, France
The main objective of the Horizon 2061 long-term community foresight exercise is to progressively build the contours of the four "pillars" of planetary exploration with your inputs and your ideas: the important science questions that planetary exploration addresses; the broad spectrum of space missions that need to be flown to address these science questions; the enabling technologies that we will need to master in the coming decades to fly these missions; the technical infrastructures and services, space-based and ground-based, that will be needed to support the planetary exploration missions and maximize their science return. The Horizon 2061 exercise is implemented in three successive steps. Its third step, the "Horizon 2061 Synthesis Workshop", is organized by IRAP and OMP and will be hosted on the Toulouse Aerospace Campus from September 11th to 13th, 2019. Its tentative conclusions will be presented for discussion at the joint EPSC-DPS meeting in Geneva (Horizon 2061 oral session on September 20th, 2019, 8:30 to 10:00), in preparation for the writing of a multi-author book gathering its conclusions to which you are kindly invited to contribute. This book and it's conclusions will be presented for discussion and final approval at the COSPAR General Assembly in Sydney, Australia (August 15th to 23rd, 2020). |
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15-20 |
EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2019,
Geneva, Switzerland
The intention of the EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2019 is to cover a broad area of science topics related to planetary science and planetary missions. The program of the congress will contain oral and poster sessions, and it will emphasize workshops and panel discussions in order to have a strong interaction between the participants. |
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16-20 |
Mission to the Universe From Earth to Planets, Stars, and Galaxies,
Stuttgart, Germany
The 2019 Annual Meeting of the German Astronomical Society (Astronomische Gesellschaft) will take place from September 16-20, 2019 at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, organised by the Deutsches SOFIA Institut (DSI). As always, you can attend many interesting scientific sessions (check the programme and splinter meetings). To celebrate 100 years of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), we will have a special exhibition about the IAU. Additionally, each participant who registers as an early-bird will have a chance to visit Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). (To book your SOFIA tour - check the "SOFIA in Stuttgart" website.) There will also be a public talk (in German) given by Harold Yorke, the Director of SOFIA Science Mission Operations. |
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16-20 |
Physics of Stars and Planets: Atmospheres, Activity, Magnetic Fields,
Shamakhy, Azerbaijan
The main objective of this conference is to present the results of research in certain areas of modern stellar and planetary astrophysics carried on in Azerbaijan, and the exchange of scientific information between scientists of Azerbaijan and foreign countries. The conference will include plenary sessions, where reports from leading scientists on the subjects of the conference will be presented. Main topics of the conference: 1. Spectra of stars: observations, processing, modelling; 2. Parameters, chemical composition of stellar atmospheres, magnetic fields of stars; 3. Stellar activity, non-stationary stars; 4. Compact objects; 5. The structure and evolution of stars; 6. Physics of the Solar System; 7. Extrasolar Planets Sections: 1. Stellar atmospheres; 2. Stellar non-stationarity and evolution; 3. Planets and small bodies of the Solar system, exoplanets. |
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22-25 |
2019 GSA Annual Meeting,
Phoenix, Arizona
The Geological Society of America Annual Meeting & Exposition |
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23-25 |
Titan after Cassini-Huygens,
Madrid, Spain
The aim is to cover a combination of past and new science focusing on the fields and studies of: magnetospheric and atmospheric science, geology, geophysics, astrobiology, Earth-based observations, future missions, and more. Major topics of the workshop will include: the top scientific findings on the surface, interior, and atmosphere, temporal changes (surface-atmosphere), interior/surface/atmosphere interactions, and habitability and astrobiology potentials. |
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23-27 |
Polarimetry as a Diagnostic Tool in Astronomy,
Torun, Poland
The aim of the Toruń Summer School 2019: Polarimetry as a diagnostic tool in astronomy is to introduce the participants to polarimetric basics and modern techniques and instrumentation. During the one week school, world-class experts on polarimetry will give lectures and hands-on sessions on the following topics: an introduction to polarimetry, instruments and observational techniques, methods, principles, error calculation and propagation, polarization of interstellar matter, polarized light from exoplanets and planetary atmospheres, comets and asteroids, young stellar objects, protoplanetary disks and debris disks, as well as magnetised stars, compact objects, AGNs, and galaxies. |
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23-27 |
Rosetta SWT and Workshop,
Noordwijk, Netherlands
The final Rosetta SWT, #52, will be held at ESTEC, Netherlands, during the week of September 23-27, 2019. The science workshop will run from Monday morning through Friday afternoon, and includes a half-day SWT meeting. As with all previous SWT's, the aim is to have an open, informal, scientific discussion environment, in particular to encourage work that is not 100% complete to be discussed. All members of the science community are welcome. A schedule will be available in early September 2019. |
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23-27 |
Star-Planet Interactions (Interactions étoile–planètes),
Aussois, France
The exoplanet revolution that began two decades ago has upended our understanding of the formation of extra-solar systems. Today, we face an extreme diversity and complexity of these systems that can only be understood through the intimate link that exists between the planets and their host star. The knowledge and the detection of the exoplanets must be made more and more in close collaboration between stellar and planetary physicists. The purpose of the school is to provide participants interested in the field of exoplanetology with an overview of the latest knowledge of stellar physics and provide stellar physicists with a perspective to apply their work to a growing field. Significant importance will be reserved to promote exchanges with stakeholders. The PNP is associated with the school by its stakeholders and its financial support. |
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23-Oct 1 |
GeoPlaNet Analogue Field School — Fluid-Rock Interactions in the Solar System,
Pyrenees, France/Spain
The third GeoPlaNet international thematic school, organised by the Laboratoire de Planétologie et Géodynamique (LPG, Nantes, France) in collaboration with its GeoPlaNet partners, will focus on observations and interpretations of spectacular and particularly instructive terrestrial analogues of these interactions. The third GeoPlaNet international thematic school, organised by the Laboratoire de Planétologie et Géodynamique (LPG, Nantes, France) in collaboration with its GeoPlaNet partners, will focus on observations and interpretations of spectacular and particularly instructive terrestrial analogues of these interactions. The field school will be a traveling excursion on selected geological sites of planetary interest in the Pyrenees mountain range and at its borders, associated with analyses of satellite imagery and digital topography. Attendees involved in the geological interpretation of data acquired by planetary exploration instruments will thus gain field experience and knowledge on the processes, products and observable geological signatures of fluid-rock interactions in the Solar System |
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30-Oct 3 |
Large Meteorite Impacts and Planetary Evolution VI *,
Brasilia, Brazil
LMI VI will provide a forum for discussion of pertinent advances in multidisciplinary research on planetary and terrestrial impact cratering, and the effects of this process on target rocks and minerals. Remote sensing, geophysical and numerical modeling, geological, mineralogical and geochemical, and astrobiological results and implications will be discussed. In addition, the future of impact cratering research, in the broadest sense, will be mapped out. |
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30-Oct 4 |
Sixth Workshop on Robotic Autonomous Observatories,
Malaga, Spain
The main focus of the workshop will be on the new and existing astronomical facilities whose goal is to observe a wide variety of astrophysical targets with no (or very little) human interaction. As in the past 10 years, we expect the workshop will continue as an international forum for researchers to summarize the most recent developments and ideas in the field, with a special emphasis given to the technical and scientific results obtained within the last two years and future developments, with specific sessions on educational activities and space surveillance and tracking. |
October 2019
2-5 |
The Venera-D Landing Sites and Cloud Habitability Workshop (#Venera-d2019) *,
Moscow, Russia
The purpose of this workshop is to gather community input on the criteria for scientifically desirable landing sites at Venus for the Venera-D lander and the best measurements and measurement methods that can advance our understanding of Venus’ habitability present and past. |
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3-6 |
38th International Meteor Conference,
Bollmannsruh, Germany
The objectives are to encourage, support and coordinate meteor observing, to improve the quality of amateur observations, to disseminate observations and results to other amateurs and professionals, and to make global analyses of observations received world-wide. |
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7-11 |
The Tenth Moscow Solar System Symposium (10M-53),
Moscow, Russia
The subject matter of this symposium will cover many problems of solar system science with the central topic “Moon, Mars, and Venus research”. This topic relates to scientific problems of several missions: "Mars Express", "Venus Express", missions under development in Russia: “Luna-Glob”, “Luna-Resource”, “ExoMars 2016”, and “ExoMars 2020” (Roscosmos-ESA). The following sessions will be held during the symposium: Mars; Venus; extrasolar planets; solar wind interactions with planets and small bodies; the Moon and Mercury; small bodies (including cosmic dust); giant planets; astrobiology. |
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14-18 |
Planet2/RESCEU Symposium: From Protoplanetary Disks through Planetary System Architecture to Planetary Atmospheres and Habitability,
Okinawa, Japan
This symposium will bring together scientists from a broad range of research topics such as planetary atmospheres, habitability, and planet formation and evolution to share current understanding regarding such important topics for the extra-solar and solar-system planets. |
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17-19 |
Global Experts Meeting on Frontiers in Chemistry,
Rome, Italy
Global Experts Meeting on Frontiers in Chemistry is organizing this chemistry conference on the theme “The Deep and Rar of Discoveries in Chemistry.” |
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21-22 |
Brown Dwarf to Exoplanet Connection III,
Newark, Deleware
The third Brown Dwarf to Exoplanet Connection Conference on the campus of the University of Delaware will be held from October 21-22, 2019. We invite scientists who focus on atmospheres, fundamental parameters, formation mechanisms, and beyond of brown dwarfs, exoplanets, and solar system objects to gather for a two day conference. Our aim is to build upon the first two meetings which engaged attendees in lively discussions of the current, future, and overlap status of the fields. |
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21-23 |
14th Geant4 Space Users Workshop,
Xylokastro, Greece
This workshop is focused on new results in space radiation interaction with components, sensors, and shielding analysis, as well as on Geant4-based tools and developments applicable to space missions. The particular topics of interest for this workshop include: Effects on space electronics and science instruments; Shielding simulations and optimisation; Software interfacing Geant4 with space environment and/or effects tools (e.g. SPENVIS, FASTRAD); Microelectronics micro- and nanodosimetry –Single Event Effects (SEE) simulation, –Geant4-TCAD coupling; Simulation of astronaut radiation hazards, including biological micro- & nanodosimetry; Planetary exploration applications; Magnetospheric and atmospheric propagation of galactic cosmic radiation and solar energetic particles; and Geant4 toolkit improvements of significant benefit to space applications (e.g. in physics models, simulation speed, geometry treatment). |
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21-25 |
70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC),
Washington, DC
As a nation we invite the world to commemorate that “one giant leap for mankind” and celebrate the international accomplishments and partnerships that have become the hallmarks of space exploration. Today the broader space community stands at a pivotal juncture in the course of future human space exploration. To succeed we must come together to create a unified vision that can be realized through the effective use of our collective assets and resources. It is in that spirit of collaboration that we would host the global space community in Washington, D.C., to envision what the next “giant leap” will be. |
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21-25 |
White Dwarfs as Probes of Fundamental Physics and Tracers of Planetary, Steller, and Galactic Evolution,
Hilo, Hawaii
The IAU Symposium 357: White Dwarfs as Probes of Fundamental Physics and Tracers of Planetary, Stellar, and Galactic Evolution will be held in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii from Monday October 21 to Friday October 25, 2019. We will cover a wide range of topics related to white dwarf science. Key topics include: fundamental physics from observations of white dwarfs, white dwarf mass radius relation and degenerate matter, white dwarfs in binaries and Type Ia supernovae, composition of extrasolar planetary debris from studies of polluted white dwarfs, dust and gas around white dwarfs, circumstellar material and structure of the local ISM, end points of stellar evolution, atomic physics in the laboratory and in white dwarf atmospheres, and magnetic fields in white dwarfs. |
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28-30 |
2nd RPI Space Imaging Workshop,
Saratoga Springs, New York
This workshop aims to facilitate the dissemination of ideas between all of the communities using space image data and to identify areas of common need. The unique workshop format will include oral presentations, poster sessions, and focused breakout sessions to discuss topics of interest. |
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28-30 |
Annual Meeting of the Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (#leag2019) *,
Washington D.C. Area
The Lunar Exploration Analysis Group (LEAG) supports “NASA in providing analysis of scientific, technical, commercial, and operational issues in support of lunar exploration objectives and of their implications for lunar architecture planning and activity prioritization.” The annual meeting brings together members of the community from their respective sub-fields to support a return to the Moon. With the recent challenge to return humans to the Moon, this year’s meeting occurs at a critical juncture and will focus on preparing for the upcoming Decadal Survey and NASA’s plans for Moon 2024. |
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29-31 |
Voyage 2050 Workshop — Shaping the European Space Agency's Space Science Programme,
Madrid, Spain
The next planning cycle of the ESA Science Programme, Voyage 2050, is now underway. In keeping with the bottom-up, peer-reviewed nature of the Science Programme, the definition of the next plan relies on open community input and on broad peer review. The community input will be gathered through the Call for White Papers, while the peer review of this input will take place through a two-tiered committee structure, with a Senior Committee of 13 European scientists supported by a number of Topical Teams. Scientists interested in participating in peer review process are invited to respond to the Call for Membership of the Topical Teams. This workshop is an opportunity for the broad science community to contribute to shaping Voyage 2050. |
November 2019
4-8 |
COSPAR 2019,
Herzliya, Israel
The 2019 COSPAR symposium will be held in Herzlyia, Israel. Topics for this meeting will include satellite and nanosatellite observations of ground and underground soil; ground water, seas, and oceans; atmosphere and ionosphere; magnetosphere; solar system objects (planets, asteroids, interplanetary space); extrasolar planets and the interstellar medium; the Milky Way and intergalactic space; education for space engineering; and space sciences. |
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4-8 |
Rocky Exoplanets in the Era of JWST: Theory and Observation,
Greenbelt, Maryland
The goal of this meeting is to bring together theorists and observers interested in rocky exoplanets from across the exoplanet community and related fields, to help us all prepare for the first light of the James Webb Space Telescope era by framing the key questions about these worlds and the exciting new observations that will help us characterize them. |
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4-8 |
VEXAG Meeting,
Boulder, Colorado
This is the next in a series of regular meetings for the Venus Exploration Analysis Group. VEXAG was established by NASA in 2005 to identify scientific priorities and opportunities for the exploration of Venus, Earth’s sister planet. The group has an open membership and an 7-person Executive Committee, 3 Focus Groups, and 2 Topical Analysis Groups. Input from the scientific community is actively sought. |
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5-7 |
Asteroid Science in the Age of Hayabusa2 and OSIRIS-Rex *,
Tucson, AZ
The workshop provides an opportunity to summarize our understanding of near-Earth asteroids, following the Hayabusa2 and OSIRIS-REx encounters with Ryugu and Bennu. The organizers invite contributions spanning all relevant research on small bodies in the solar system, including comets, asteroids, meteors, meteorites, and returned samples. Presentations discussing observations, laboratory work, theoretical investigations, and future mission concepts are welcome. We plan special sessions on International Collaboration in Solar System Exploration and Sample Analysis Techniques. Participants are invited to suggest additional special topics. |
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5-8 |
Mars Extant Life: What's Next? (#lifeonmars2019) *,
Carlsbad, New Mexico
The conference will focus on understanding and discussing strategies for exploring for extant life on Mars. The program will promote broad community discussion of the numerous extant life hypotheses that have been advanced over the years and that have evolved in response to discoveries by on-going Mars missions. Of special interest is hypotheses that can be tested by means of robotic spacecraft sent to Mars, and hypotheses that can be tested with or without the benefit of sample acquisition systems. |
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6-8 |
17th Meeting of the Venus Exploration Group (VEXAG) *,
Boulder, Colorado
VEXAG was established by NASA in 2005 to identify scientific priorities and opportunities for the exploration of Venus, Earth’s sister planet. The VEXAG provides findings to NASA Headquarters, but does not make recommendations. |
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17-22 |
Subaru Telescope 20th Anniversary - Optical and Infrared Astronomy for the Next Decade,
Waikoloa Villiage, Hawaii
Subaru Telescope is the 8.2-meter flagship optical-infrared telescope of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, located at the Mauna Kea Observatory on Hawaii. Since its scientific first light in 1999, Subaru has been expanding our understanding of the universe with remarkable results in various research fields from our solar system all the way out to the earliest Universe. This symposium will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Subaru and highlight our recent scientific outcomes in parallel sessions. We also aim to share and discuss the on-going/future large programs (to be) conducted on Subaru Telescope including international collaborations in the general session. The Subaru User’s Meeting FY2019 will also be combined with this conference. |
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25-28 |
Planet Formation Workshop 2019,
Tokyo, Japan
This workshop aims at sharing and discussing the latest understandings of planet formation and protoplanetary disks as well as numerical and theoretical developments in this field. |
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27-28 |
7th European Nanotechnology Congress,
Madrid, Spain
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 7th European Nanotechnology Congress which will be held November 27-28, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. The conference is focused on the theme “effect of nanotechnology in our daily life and its advancement”. Euro Nanotechnology 2019 conference gathers renowned scientists, physicians, surgeons, young researchers, industrial delegates, and talented student communities in the field of nanotechnology. |
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27-28 |
International Conference on Chemistry and Applied Research,
Dubai, UAE
Meetings International cordially invites participants from all over the world to attend the International Conference on Chemistry and Applied Research, on November 27-28, 2019 in Dubai.The main focus will be on the theme “Accelerating New Research & Innovations in Chemistry”. Chemistry Research 2019 aims to bring together prominent researchers, academic scientists, and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences on all aspects of chemistry. Chemistry Research 2019 is a unique opportunity to discuss best practices in the laboratory, research, and other related fields of chemistry. There will be many seminars, workshops, and technical sessions which will enormously enrich our knowledge and understanding of the current innovations and trends in chemistry. |
December 2019
9-12 |
First International Orbital Debris Conference (IOC) *,
Houston, Texas
The goal of the conference is to highlight orbital debris research activities in the United States and to foster collaborations with the international community. The 4-day conference will cover all aspects of micrometeoroid and orbital debris research, mission support, and other activities. |
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9-13 |
2019 AGU Fall Meeting,
San Francisco, California
AGU’s Fall Meeting is the largest Earth and space science meeting in the world. |
January 2020
6-8 |
Rocky Worlds: From the Solar System to Exoplanets,
Cambridge, United Kingdom
This workshop 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 characterisation. |
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13-17 |
Seventh International Conference on Mars Polar Science and Exploration (#marspolar2020) *,
Ushuaia, Argentina
This is the latest in a continuing series of conferences intended to promote the exchange of knowledge and ideas regarding the polar regions of Mars. This group is international and interdisciplinary, and we welcome any scientist with relevant experience.This conference is designed to pull together the current state of Mars polar research from many fields, including geology, atmospheric, and climate science. Primarily, the aim is to focus on advancements since the Sixth Conference, and attendees will have the opportunity to share their advancements with like-minded colleagues. Additionally, several optional field trips before, after, and during the conference will highlight the beauty of Patagonia and its relevance to martian analogs. |
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14-16 |
Atmospheric Remote-Sensing Exoplanet Large-Survey Open Meeting,
Noordwijk, The Netherlands
ARIEL, the Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey, was selected as the fourth medium-class mission in ESA’s Cosmic Vision programme. During its 4-year mission, ARIEL will study what exoplanets are made of, how they formed and how they evolve, by surveying a diverse sample of about 1000 extrasolar planets, simultaneously in visible and infrared wavelengths. It is the first mission dedicated to measuring the chemical composition and thermal structures of hundreds of transiting exoplanets, enabling planetary science far beyond the boundaries of the Solar System. |
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14-16 |
Small Bodies Assessment Group Meeting,
Pasadena, California
The SBAG is NASA's community-based forum designed to provide science input for planning and prioritizing the exploration of small bodies throughout the solar system for the next several decades. It also provides input on how small bodies can be utilized in support of human space activities. The SBAG is open to all interested members of the small bodies community and regularly evaluates the goals, objectives, investigations, and required measurements for the exploration of small bodies on the basis of the widest possible community outreach. |
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19-24 |
Origins of Life Meeting,
Galveston, Texas
The chair is currently developing a description for this conference. This information will be available by April 1, 2019. Please check the website for updates. |
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20-22 |
Ice Giants Systems 2020,
London, United Kingdom
The Ice Giants, Uranus and Neptune, are the least explored class of planets in our Solar System, having been visited only once by a passing spacecraft, Voyager 2. These distant Ice Giant Systems may be hiding secrets that could reveal the origins of our Solar System, and are our nearest and best representatives of a type of planet that is commonplace in our universe. In January 2020, Planetary Scientists from around the world will meet at London’s prestigious Royal Society for a three-day workshop on the future exploration of the Uranus and Neptune systems. We will aim to shape the key scientific questions that will drive mission planning in the coming decade, aiming to make use of ideal launch opportunities around 2030. |
February 2020
3-4 |
Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) *,
Houston, Texas
The Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) was established by NASA in late 2004 to identify scientific priorities and pathways for exploration in the outer solar system. |
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5-7 |
Exoplanets in Our Backyard *,
Houston, Texas
Exoplanets in Our Backyard is a workshop hosted by the Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VEXAG), the Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG), and the Exoplanet Exploration Program Analysis Group (ExoPAG) to examine and discuss exoplanet-solar system synergies on planetary properties, formation, evolution, and habitability. |
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10-14 |
Tackling the Complexities of Substellar Objects: From Brown Dwarfs to (Exo-)Planets,
Leiden, Netherlands
The aim of this workshop is to: a) Get to know the four communities and their methods; b) Exchange knowledge and methods; and c) Start joint projects (observation proposals, ideas for papers etc.). |
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11-13 |
The Impact of Lunar Dust on Human Exploration *,
Houston, Texas
With the U.S. planning a new series of human missions to the Moon, a new workshop focusing on “The Impact of Lunar Dust on Human Exploration” will be hosted at the USRA Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas on February 11–13, 2020. Workshop attendees will participate in one of three panels: Panel 1 – Lunar Dust: Nature and Characteristics; Panel 2 – The Impact of Lunar Dust on Human Health; Panel 3 – The Impact of Lunar Dust on Human Surface Systems and Surface Operations |
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18-21 |
3rd International Planetary Caves Conference (#3rdcaves) *,
San Antonio, Texas
The conference captures advances in the current state of the art in cave exploration and continues the exchange of knowledge and ideas between scientists and engineers for future cave missions. |
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25-27 |
PERC International Symposium on Dust and Parent Bodies (IDP2020),
Tokyo, Japan
The objective of this meeting is to share state-of-the-art research on dust delivered to Earth and its parent bodies in a multidisciplinary approach of planetary science and astronomy in light of the DESTINY+ mission. Special topics will include flyby observations and related sciences and onboard instruments with a special emphasis on cameras. |
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28 |
8th Virtual MEPAG Meeting (VM8),
Virtual
Agenda items are expected to include updates about recent MEPAG activities, including Decadal Survey preparations, and the MEP Update. Additional reports will include the ongoing Goals Document revisions by MEPAG Goals Chair, Dr. Donald Banfield and a PDS Update. The VM8 agenda will be shared within a few weeks on the MEPAG meeting website (http://mepag.nasa.gov/meetings.cfm) and included within the 2nd Information Circular. This meeting is open to all members of the Mars science community including our international colleagues. |
March 2020
2-4 | Next Generation Suborbital ResearchersConference (NSRC-2020), Broomfield, Colorado | |
2-6 |
Ground and Space Observatories: A Joint Venture to Planetary Sciences (PLANETS2020),
Santiago, Chile
During this workshop, we expect to further explore the synergies between planetary missions and ground-based observatories of exploring space, and to foster collaboration between both communities by sharing scientific and technical knowledge, needs, requirements, and techniques. Capabilities of major ground and space based observatories will be discussed, including JWST. We will take advantage of the workshop location to showcase the current and future capabilities of ALMA for planetary science, and encourage planetary scientists to use this facility. |
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16-20 |
51st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (#lpsc2020) *Canceled* *,
The Woodlands, Texas
This conference brings together international specialists in petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, geology, and astronomy to present the latest results of research in planetary science. |
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18-19 |
Astronomy from the Moon: The Next Decades,
London, United Kingdom
Low-frequency radio astronomy from the radio-shielded lunar far side can have a unique science impact on cosmology potentially at modest cost. The permanently shadowed lunar craters may offer advantages for passive cooling of infrared telescopes. This meeting will examine these and other potential uses of the Moon as a platform for astronomical observations and the policy implications. |
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26-27 |
2020 International Conference and Exhibition on Catalysis and Chemical Science,
Madrid, Spain
The 2020 International Conference and Exhibition on Catalysis and Chemical Science which will be held March 26–27, 2020, in Madrid, Spain. This is a great opportunity for participants from universities and institutions to network with world class experts and scientists. Research Lake's main goal is to unite chemistry experts, researchers, scientists, professors, and students to discuss and share their knowledge and research results in the field of catalysis and chemical science. |
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30-Apr 3 |
Thermal Infrared Astronomy–Past, Present and Future,
Garching, Germany
In this workshop we aim to bring together the experts in the field to review the science highlights from ESO's thermal IR instruments TIMMI, TIMMI2, VISIR, MIDI and MATISSE as well as those at other observatories, such as COMICS, Michelle and T-ReCS. We will review some future facilities, and we will compare techniques and approaches for observations and calibrations, with the aim to reach the theoretical limit, the background-limited performance. |
April 2020
14-16 |
Titan Through Time Workshop V - POSTPONED,
Boulder, Colorado
The Titan Through Time Workshop, convened every two to three years, has been an important venue for the Titan research community to exchange research results and ideas about the science of the Titan System. Although the Cassini mission has ended, there is still work to be done on the returned data, and the recently selected Dragonfly mission provides longer term opportunities for additional gains in our understanding. Aside from large space missions, Titan research continues to progress rapidly through ground-based astronomy, modeling and laboratory investigations. Stay tuned for additional information on registration and abstract submission. |
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15-17 |
Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group Meeting (MEPAG),
Virtual
The April Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group (MEPAG) Meeting is converted from an in-person meeting to a fully virtual meeting. This meeting will be held over the same dates (April 15-17, 2020), within ~8:30 am-1:00 pm PDT each day. For more information, please go to: https://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov/meeting/2020-04/MEPAG%2038-2nd%20 Information%20Circular_updateMarch.pdf |
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19-24 |
European Conference on Laboratory Astrophysics ECLA 2020: Linking dust, ice and gas in space,
Anacapri, Capri Island, Italy
The interplay between ubiquitous dust, ice and gas in space knits an interesting tale from collapsing interstellar clouds to the formation of new stars, planets, moons and comets. Along this path the formation of complex organic molecules necessary to construct the building blocks of life brings us a step closer to the understanding of the evolution of life. The advancement in the understanding of these vast intricacies of space lies in the development of varied laboratory techniques together with astronomical observations and astrophysical modeling. The conference allows us an opportunity to ensure collaborations between scientists active in different research fields, which range from astronomy to geology and from chemistry to instrumentation. Further, new results will be discussed and ideas will be exchanged from interdisciplinary perspectives to address questions that will guide observations with the upcoming astronomical large-scale facilities, such as the James Webb Space Telescope. |
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20-24 |
The Sharpest Eyes on the Skies,
Exeter, United Kingdom
At this conference, we aim to discuss the latest science results from high angular resolution astronomy obtained using interferometric and non-interferometric techniques and instruments (ALMA, VLT, Gemini, Subaru, NPOI…), covering topics including (but not limited to): 1. Planet formation and the discs around young stars; 2. Stellar astrophysics and fundamental parameters; 3. Active Galactic Nuclei; 4. Exoplanet atmosphere characterisation and detection; 5. Orbital dynamics close to the Galactic Centre; 6. Evolved stars; and 7. The role of multiplicity in stellar evolution. The meeting will be held in the tradition of the past CHARA meetings and VLTI community days, bringing both communities together for the first time. There will be time provided for discussions regarding the recent and future technological development of CHARA and VLTI, including how to best exploit these advancements in synergy with other facilities and instruments. |
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20-25 |
27th Young Scientists' Conference on Astronomy and Space Physics,
Kyiv, Ukraine
The aim of the annual Open Young Scientists' Conference on Astronomy and Space Physics is to provide young scientists with a possibility to communicate and present their scientific work. Young scientists are bachelor / master / PhD students or young researchers. Fields: atmospheric studies and space geophysics; solar physics and heliosphere; solar system and extrasolar planets; stellar astrophysics; interstellar and intergalactic medium; extragalactic astrophysics and cosmology; high-energy astrophysics and astroparticle physics; positional astronomy and astronomical equipment; computers in astronomy. During the conference each young participant should present a short report (12 minutes) or a poster (with a poster presentation of about 5 minutes). Invited lectures are also planned. |
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21-22 |
Lunar Volatiles and Solar System Science: Workshop Without Walls *Canceled*,
Virtual
Due to rapidly changing circumstances in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we no longer plan to hold this workshop on April 21-22. However, we welcome everyone who is interested to participate in the NASA Exploration Science Virtual Forum (July 8-10, 2020), as well as the SSERVI Volatiles Focus Group, which meets virtually every month to discuss recent research results and other issues of interest to the community. To subscribe to the focus group mailing list, please visit lists.hou.usra.edu/mailman/listinfo/folv or contact focus group coordinator Parvathy Prem ( [email protected]). |
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23-24 |
Bill Feldman Science Symposium *Postponed*,
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, the Bill Feldman Science Symposium has unfortunately been postponed. When enough information is known, the Symposium will be rescheduled and an announcement will be made. If you have any question or comments, please contact David Lawrence ([email protected]) and/or Katherine Mesick ([email protected]). |
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28-30 |
In Situ Science and Instrumentation Workshop for the Exploration of Europa and Ocean Worlds,
Pasadena, California
The Europa Lander Mission Concept team invites you to join us for a workshop open to all scientists and engineers interested in science and instrument concepts for the in situ (landed) exploration of Europa and other ocean worlds. The workshop is open to all, and there is no registration fee. Some student and early career travel funds will be available. Attendees will have the option on the registration form to submit a brief abstract for a short talk or poster. Contact [email protected] with questions. |
May 2020
3-8 |
Atmospheres and Exospheres of Terrestrial Planets, Satellites, and Exoplanets,
Vienna, Austria
The EGU General Assembly 2020 will bring together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience. The EGU is looking forward to cordially welcoming you in Vienna. |
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3-8 |
Planet Mars V,
Les Houches, France
The workshop “Planet Mars V” will be the fifth edition of a series which has taken place in the Center of Physics in Les Houches since 2003. These workshops were organized to bring together senior scientists, young scientists, postdocs, and students in order to optimize the analysis and interpretation of space data, and to prepare the community for the best exploitation of forthcoming missions. As in the case of the previous editions, the format of the workshop will encourage discussions. Leading scientists in the interpretation of data and in modelling processes will present their views on key topics, such as (1) internal structure and magnetism; (2) volcanism, geomorphology, geology, mineralogy and petrology; (3) atmospheric cycles, water history and atmospheric escape. Special attention will be given to the prospect of future planetary missions to Mars. |
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4-6 |
Stars and Planets in the Ultraviolet: A Cross-Community Symposium,
Tempe, AZ
Ultraviolet (UV) photons are diagnostic of many stellar and planetary processes, including system formation, planet atmospheres, habitability, stellar activity, and star-planet interactions. With very limited access to UV observations of exoplanetary systems, it is time to bring the exoplanet, stellar, and solar-system communities together to discuss the state of knowledge, identify the missing information, and plan the instrumentation needed for future space-based UV observatories. Registration and abstract deadline: March 10, 2020. Student registration: Free with student ID. Non-student registration: $150. |
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6-8 |
Women in Space Conference,
Saint-Hubert, Quebec
Women in Space 2020 is an opportunity for scientists and engineers to showcase their work in the field of space and planetary science. The event highlights the achievements of women and non-binary researchers, while offering an opportunity to discuss, challenge, network, and support their peers. |
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11-15 |
17th AIP Thinkshop on Protoplanetary Disk Chemodynamics,
Potsdam, Germany
Protoplanetary disk dynamics are crucial in defining the ecosystem for planet formation. The shift away from turbulence as the main agent for driving disk evolution towards disk winds has recently gained momentum in the community. At the same time, both the absence of significant levels of turbulence and the presence of large-scale outflows are gaining observational support. Yet, we are still lacking clear diagnostics for magnetic fields during the T Tauri phase. The task of extracting useful knowledge about the conditions in planet-forming disks, for instance from molecular-line ALMA data, is paramount. It demands an approach based on forward modelling combined with synthetic observation to understand the relevant dynamical and chemical processes shaping the detected emission features. Highlighting recent developments, we aim to orient the workshop around this chemo-dynamical link with a special focus on the potential role played by magnetic fields. |
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12-13 |
Sixth International Planetary Dunes Workshop (#planetarydunes2020) *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 and other planetary bodies within the solar system. |
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12-14 |
8th European Lunar Symposium,
Padua, Italy
New scientific data returned by a number of orbiter and landed missions to the Moon have renewed a strong interest in the worldwide community in the future lunar exploration, the most recent example of which is the NASA’s announcement to return humans to the Moon by 2024 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 countries engaged in launching lunar missions are also invited to attend this meeting. |
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14 |
LIFE (Large Interferometer For Exoplanets) Virtual Mini-Workshop,
Virtual
The "Virtual Mini-Workshop: LIFE – Large Interferometer For Exoplanets" will introduce a larger audience to the LIFE concept and will be held fully online, on Thursday, 14 May 2020, 4.00–6.00 pm CEST. |
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20 |
LEAG/SSERVI Joint Virtual Meeting,
Virtual
The Decadal Survey on Planetary Science and Astrobiology will assess key scientific questions in planetary science and astrobiology, identify priority medium- and large-class missions and other initiatives, and present a comprehensive research strategy for the 2023-2032 timeframe. Community participation is critical for the success of the survey. |
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21-22 |
Workshop on Observatory for the Outer Heliosphere, Heliosheath, and Interstellar Space,
Boulder, Colorado
With both Voyager spacecraft in interstellar space, IBEX and the upcoming IMAP missions imaging the outer boundaries of the heliosphere, and New Horizons in the outer heliosphere, it is an ideal time to combine resources from these missions and modeling efforts. This workshop seeks input aimed at developing plans to maximize the use of these observations, and plan any operational changes that can maximize the return from these missions. Of particular interest are comprehensive modeling efforts that span these different regions, and engineering and operational strategies that can extend the lifetime and capabilities of the missions and instrumentation. This workshop will provide information to the heliospheric community about the current capabilities, current and potential extensions to current mission capabilities, and an overview of prior and potential comparisons between the data sets and simulations. We devote a portion of the meeting for free form exchange of ideas through a moderated panel working group discussion. |
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26-27 |
Planetary Mission Concept Studies *Virtual* *
As part of NASA's preparations for the 2023 Planetary Science Decadal Survey, proposals to conduct mission concept studies in planetary science were solicited through ROSES-2018, and 11 were selected by the Planetary Science Division in 2019. The selected studies span a range of target bodies across the solar system. The planetary missions that are the focus of these studies are envisioned to have a cost greater than a Discovery mission cost cap (Discovery FY19 cap cost $500M Phases A through D), not including launch costs. The results of these studies will be provided by the individual teams to NASA as input for the 2023 Decadal Survey. An overview of each of the selected Planetary Mission Concept Studies (PMCS) will be presented during this workshop. |
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28-29 |
Lunar Surface Science Workshop *,
*Virtual Session 1*
NASA is organizing a workshop to discuss new scientific research that could be enabled by human exploration near the lunar south pole. NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, and Science and Technology Mission Directorate are co-sponsoring a three-day workshop to actively engage the scientific community in order to determine what science could be done by human crews on the lunar surface and how it can be achieved. |
June 2020
1-2 |
23rd Meeting of the Small Bodies Assessment Group,
Laurel, Maryland
The Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) was established by NASA in March 2008 to identify scientific priorities and opportunities for the exploration of asteroids, comets, interplanetary dust, small satellites, and Trans-Neptunian Objects. |
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1-5 |
Towards Other Earths III: From Solar System to Exoplanets *Postponed*,
Lamego, Portugal
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its global impact, we sadly decided to postpone the conference "TOE3: From Solar System to Exoplanets" originally scheduled for June 1-5, 2020 in Lamego, Portugal. Due to the high number of conferences that have been and will be postponed, we have not decided on the new date yet. We will inform you as soon as possible. |
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1-26 |
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 program 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. |
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2-4 |
Mercury 2020 *Rescheduled*,
Orléans, France
Because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, we have to postpone the Mercury 2020 conference that was scheduled for June 2-4, 2020, in Orléans, France. This conference will now be held next year, from Tuesday June 8, until Friday June 11, 2021, also in Orléans. Note that an additional day has been included (4 days in total) to allow for more oral presentations. |
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5-15 |
GAIA & TESS: Tools for Understanding of the Local Universe,
Brno, Czech Republic
The GAIA and TESS era brings many challenges with data reduction and with the handling of large data sets in general. This ERASMUS+ Summer School in Brno is aiming at bringing together expert lecturers and tutors who will share their knowledge with school attendants from the early career researcher group. The school is organized in blocks of lectures and hands-on exercises focussing on TESS and GAIA data. In addition, students will work on projects related to TESS and GAIA but from various fields of research. The projects will be led by experienced tutors. The location at Masaryk University Brno, which is home to about 30 thousand students, will offer a vibrant scientific environment for school attendants for exchanges of ideas and fostering of new collaborations. We plan to organize also a career session and a number of social events. Early career researchers (PhD students, young postdocs) focusing on various aspects of data handling of space, missions are welcome to apply. Topics: exoplanets; stellar pulsations; eclipsing binaries; dynamics of the Milky Way; runaway stars; stellar flares. |
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8-11 |
7th Mars Atmosphere Modelling and Observations Conference,
Paris, France
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). |
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8-12 |
17th International Planetary Probe Workshop,
Monterey, California
IPPW brings together scientists, engineers, technologists, mission designers, space agency representatives and students from around the world for a collaboration focused on exploring solar system destinations through in-situ missions. |
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9-11 |
Global Space Exploration Conference,
St. Petersburg, Russia
The conference, co-organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and ROSCOSMOS, will bring together leaders and decision-makers within the science and human exploration community – engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, educators, agency representatives and policy makers. The leaders in the field will converge in St. Petersburg to discuss recent results, current challenges, and innovative solutions.The conference will provide several opportunities to learn about how space exploration investments provides benefits as well as discuss how those benefits can be increased through thoughtful planning and cooperation. |
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9-11 |
The 11th joint Planetary and Terrestrial Mining Sciences Symposium and Space Resources Roundtable *Postponed*,
Ottawa, Canada
In response to the COVID-19 situation and the guidance provided by health officials, the Planetary and Terrestrial Mining Sciences Symposium (PTMSS) and the Space Resources Roundtable (SRR) eleventh joint meeting scheduled for June 9-11, 2020 has been postponed. We are working with our venue and stakeholders to determine a suitable date and will provide that information as soon as it becomes available. We will also be updating our abstract submission and early bird registration deadlines accordingly. For those of you who have already registered for the conference, your registration will be valid for the new dates. Should you wish a refund, please contact Sherry Schmidt directly to have it issued ([email protected]). The conference website remains the same: https://www.ptmss.ca/ We look forward to bringing the space resources community back together as soon as we are cleared for launch .. |
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15-19 |
Astrochemical Frontiers — Quarantine Edition,
Virtual
IAU Commission H2 offers this opportunity via a remote conference to give a remote talk, participate in remote question and answers - and continue to share the science that unites us all. In terms of topics we value all work in our interdisciplinary field we therefore encourage you to apply for a talk and the SOC, comprised by the steering committee above, will create the schedule. We anticipate over-subscription to our 60 speaking slots and will focus the content on frontier/field-leading topics whether theory, observation, or the lab. We will favor early career scholars as this might be the only astrochemistry conference until the fall. Abstract submission is due May 18, 2020; Registration is due June 1, 2020; No registration fee. Talks will be announced on May 29. |
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16-18 |
SPICE Training Class at ESAC
Training Class at ESAC *Canceled*,
Madrid, Spain
Given the developing situation regarding the COVID-19 Virus, we sadly need to announce that we have decided not to hold the June 2020 SPICE Training Class at ESAC. We are deeply sorry for any inconvenience caused by the cancelation. To mitigate this cancellation you might consider using the self-training from NAIF. This option makes use of the same tutorials and lessons used in the live training classes. The tutorials are available here: https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/naif/self_training.html |
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22-24 |
Planetary Science Informatics and Data Analytics Conference *Canceled*,
Madrid, Spain
On March 24th 2020, after careful consideration and comprehensive evaluation of currently available information related to the COVID-19 outbreak, the PSIDA Programme Organizing Committee made the difficult for safe decision to cancel the Planetary Science Informatics and Data Analytics Conference, originally scheduled for June 22-24 at ESAC in Madrid, Spain. We continue to closely monitor the developments surrounding COVID-19, and we wish to inform you, that we are planning to take the opportunity to keep some PSIDA activities later this year using EuroPlanet Science Congress 2020, that will be held in Granada, Spain, between September 27 and October 2 2020, and possibly at the AGU, if the circumstances allow. In agreement with the session conveners, we are thinking of using the EPSC 2020 MITM9 session "Tools and Databases for Solar and Planetary Sciences at the Big Data Era", to include PSIDA themes. |
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22-24 |
Preparing for Sofia-HIRMES Science: The Missing Link Between JWST and Herschel,
Baltimore, Maryland
The HIRMES Science Working Group invites the astronomical community to a workshop June 22-24, 2020 at Space Telescope Science Institute on the campus of Johns Hopkins University. The goal of the workshop is to raise the community's awareness to the upcoming availability of HIRMES, discuss the science that could be enabled by this new capability, and provide technical support for attendees interested in submitting HIRMES proposals. We envision a workshop with a mixture of invited and contributed talks and hands-on tutorial sessions. The invited and contributed talks will have a special focus on community contributions, but will also include presentations by NASA, SOFIA observatory, and Science Working Group members. Presentations will include: science talks illustrating the full range of HIRMES’ potential; the HIRMES instrument, status, and its capabilities; the HIRMES Legacy Science Program; HIRMES synergies with other missions. The tutorial sessions will be hands-on opportunities for members of the astronomical community to learn how to perform exposure time calculations and plan their observations. Attendees would have the opportunity to present posters. |
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22-25 |
Cosmic Explorations: At the Intersection of Science, Space, Art, and Culture,
Pasadena, California
This is the eleventh international conference from the series “The Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena”, focused on the intersection of science, humanities, art, and culture. Celestial phenomena have fascinated the humanity for millennia, inspiring works of art, science, scholarship, and emerging technologies. Southern California has played a major, or even a central role in this arena over the past century. Our goals are to provide an opportunity for the scholars from various, disparate disciplines to interact, gain new perspectives, and establish novel collaborations, to celebrate our rich history and the ongoing activities in this arena, and to inform and inspire the general public. |
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24-25 |
Preventing Harassment in Science: Building a Community of Practice Toward Meaningful Change (#PreventScienceHarassment2020) *Virtual* *
The goal of this workshop is to bring leaders of anti-harassment efforts together to share ideas and discuss best practice methods to reduce harassment in the scientific workplace. An expected outcome of this workshop is to create a community of practice to continue future anti-harassment efforts. |
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25-26 |
The Planetary CubeSats/SmallSats Symposium,
Greenbelt, Maryland
The Planetary CubeSats/SmallSats Symposia are held annually at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, with the participation of CubeSat/SmallSats scientists and developers. Discussions include current missions, mission concepts, and opportunities for future mission selections. The sessions also include panel discussions about strategic and technical aspects of planetary CubeSats/SmallSats, and an afternoon poster session provides mission proposers the opportunity to meet with vendors and suppliers. |
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29-Jul 3 |
European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting,
Leiden, the Netherlands
The European Astronomical Society (EAS) Annual Meeting (formerly known as EWASS) has been a tradition for over 25 years, and is 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, organises its annual meeting to enhance its links with national communities, to broaden connections between individual members and to promote European networks. EAS 2020 will be held in Leiden, The Netherlands, from June 29 to July 3, 2020. The conference is expected to welcome more than 1000 astrophysicists from all over Europe and beyond. EAS 2020 will also host the NAC 2020 (75th Nederlandse Astronomenconferentie) of the Royal Nederlandse Astronomenclub (NAC). EAS 2020 participants can participate in NAC 2020 and vice-versa. More details will be available on the EAS 2020 and NAC 2020 websites. |
July 2020
1-2 |
LunGradCon 2020,
Virtual
The 10th Annual Lunar and Small Bodies Graduate Conference (LunGradCon 2020) is to be held virtually on Wednesday and Thursday, July 1-2, 2020, preceding the NASA Exploration Science Forum (ESF, July 8-10). With the expanded interests of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI), the scope of LunGradCon includes both lunar and small body science. LunGradCon provides an opportunity for grad students and early-career postdocs to present their research on lunar and small body science in a low-stress, friendly environment, being critiqued only by their peers. In addition to virtual presentations, the conference will feature Q&A panels with various groups to help grad students navigate the paths to careers in space science. The deadline for LunGradCon registration and abstract submission is June 19, 2019, 11:59 PM PDT. For more details, please visit: http://impact.colorado.edu/lungradcon/ or email any questions to: [email protected] |
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8-10 |
NASA Exploration Science Forum,
Virtual
Due to the COVID-19 situation, this year’s NESF will be an all-virtual meeting. This year's Forum will feature exploration science discussions for human exploration targets of interest (the Moon, near-Earth asteroids, and the moons of Mars). Science sessions will focus on recent mission results and in-depth analyses of science and exploration studies. Dedicated side-conferences for graduate students and young professionals will coincide with the ESF. Public engagement discussions will be interwoven among science topics as well. |
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20-31 |
Data Analysis for Planetary Science (DAPS-CBW 2020),
Antofagasta, Chile
We invite Earth and Space Science graduate students and early career researchers that are interested in working with data coming from planetary missions, to send an application to the COSPAR Data Analysis for Planetary Sciences Capacity Building Workshop 2020 (DAPS-CBW 2020): http://cospar.das.uchile.cl. The goal of the workshop is to develop interesting scientific projects guided by experts of missions as New Horizons, Juno, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter, Hayabusa 2, MAVEN and representatives of Nasa's Planetary Data System and ESA's Planetary Science Archive. The workshop will take place between July 20-31 2020 in the facilities of the Universidad Católica del Norte, located in Antofagasta, Chile, in the core of the Atacama Desert. Registration fee and lodging expenses will be fully covered by the organization. Travel support is available for regional participants. Only applications received through the online form by March 31st will be considered. |
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23 |
2020 Annual Meeting of Planetary Geologic Mappers *,
*Virtual*
The purpose is to report progress on NASA-funded geologic mapping projects. Other planetary geologists who are conducting geologic mapping are also welcome to attend. |
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27-31 |
Exoplanets III,
Heidelberg, Germany
The overall program of talks will likely consist of the following sessions: Detection: Transits; Detection: Radial Velocity; Detection: Imaging, Microlensing, Gaia; Formation; System Architectures & Dynamics; Host stars; Planetary Interiors; Atmospheres; Habitability and Biosignatures; Future Missions and Observatories. There will also be an extensive poster session, with ample time allocated for poster viewing. |
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29-30 |
Lunar Surface Science Workshop *,
*Virtual Session 2*
NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, and Space Technology Mission Directorate were co-sponsoring a three-day workshop to actively engage the scientific community in order to determine what science could be done by human crews on the lunar surface and how it can be achieved. |
August 2020
5-7 |
11th Planetary Crater Consortium Meeting *,
*Virtual*
The 11th PCC meeting is open to planetary and terrestrial scientists interested in any aspect of impact cratering on solar system bodies. We welcome abstracts related to observational, theoretical, experimental, and/or numerical modeling studies of impact craters on planets, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, comets, or other small solar system objects. This year, we particularly encourage discussions on the use of topographic data for the analysis of craters on any planetary body. |
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9-14 |
83rd Annual Meeting of The Meteoritical Society *Canceled* *,
Glasgow, Scotland
As the Covid pandemic continues to advance around the world it is clear that the Glasgow meeting, originally scheduled for August, will need to be rescheduled to another year. Please bear with us as the society adjusts its schedule of annual meetings to respond to the pandemic. It takes years to organize an annual meeting and moving all scheduled meetings is difficult but essential for the safety of our members and their communities. We will announce the rescheduling of annual meetings once arrangements have been finalized and Council has approved the revised schedule. |
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15-23 |
43rd COSPAR Scientific Assembly,
Sydney, Australia
The Assembly represents the next significant aiming point for Australia to showcase our space sector growth, with particular emphasis on research and innovation to support industry and world class space science, in the context of what by then will be a young but rapidly maturing Australian Space Agency. Australian space activities will be showcased to the world of space research. This will lead to strengthening existing and growing new ties between Australia and international partners, resulting in collaborations and partnerships that will assist both the innovation and industry parts of the sector. The theme of the 2020 Assembly is Connecting Space Research for Global Impact, and Australia stands to use the Assembly to help deliver such impact at a time when the Australian Space Agency is gathering momentum. |
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19-26 |
Formation and Evolution of Planetary Systems and Habitable Planets,
Torun, Poland
The summer school will be held on August 19-26, 2020 in the Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Informatics of the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland. Its aims are: to introduce early career scientists to interdisciplinary work in planetary sciences, to introduce science journalists and science teachers to scientific work and scientists, to teach future scientists how to explain scientific concepts to general public and each other, facilitating interdisciplinary research. The idea behind the school is to gather people from different backgrounds, including astronomy, geology, biology, physics, journalism and teaching, and provide them with the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary groups on solving scientific problems.The program of the school will include joint lectures - from protoplanetary discs and exoplanets to geologic features of the surfaces of Earth and Mars - and afternoon hands-on sessions in small, interdisciplinary groups. Participants will present posters and flash talks about their work at the beginning of the school. Presentations by groups of students about the results obtained as part of the school are schedules at the final day of the school. |
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20 |
Lunar Surface Science Workshop *,
*Virtual Session 3*
NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, and Space Technology Mission Directorate were co-sponsoring a three-day workshop to actively engage the scientific community in order to determine what science could be done by human crews on the lunar surface and how it can be achieved. |