LOCATIONNETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 11, Number 28 (July 2, 2017) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Mark V. Sykes Co-Editors: Karen Stockstill-Cahill, Elisabeth Adams Email: pen_editor at psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. AGU Session 21994: Mercury - New Discoveries, Future Opportunities 2. AGU Session 22664: Magnetospheres in the Inner Solar System 3. AGU Session 22722: Linking Sediment Transport and Geophysical Flows to Planetary Surface Evolution 4. AGU Session 23187: Climatic Evolution of Venus and Venus-Like Exoplanets 5. AGU Session 23303: Ceres and Vesta - Understanding the "Planets" of the Asteroid Belt 6. AGU Session 23867: The Uranus and Neptune Systems, and Their Relation to Other Planets 7. AGU Session 24418: Exploring the Surface Properties of the Moon, Asteroids, and Other Airless Bodies 8. AGU Session 24739: If You See Something, Say Something - Exploring the Weird and Wonderful Features of the Solar System 9. AGU Session 25891: Planetary Thermophysics 10. GSA Session T201: Comparative Analyses of Small Body Geology - Dwarf Planets, Protoplanets, Asteroids and Comets 11. GSA Session T203: Exploring Ceres and Vesta - Continuing Discoveries of the Dawn Mission 12. GSA Session T204: Friends of Hoth, Episode II - Bodies of the Outer Solar System 13. GSA Session T207: Volcanism and Tectonism across the Solar System 14. 34th MEPAG Meeting 15. 2017 NASA Exploration Science Forum 16. [NASA] TESS GI Final Text 17. [NASA] PDS: JUNO Data Release 1 18. [NASA] PDS: SHARAD Interim Releases of Raw and Derived Data 19. [NASA] Planetary Geophysicist/Geodesist Position 20. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 21. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions Commercial Announcements: C1. Exploring the Planets - A Memoir o---------------------------------------------------------------------o 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 AGU SESSION 21994: MERCURY - NEW DISCOVERIES, FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES We are pleased to announce a session on Mercury at the 2017 AGU Fall Meeting in New Orleans, LA, December 11-15, 2017. NASA's MESSENGER mission returned unprecedented measurements of Mercury's surface, interior, exosphere, and magnetosphere that collectively have revolutionized our understanding of the innermost planet. We solicit contributed papers on data analysis, ground-based observations, laboratory measurements, and theoretical developments that contribute to our understanding of Mercury's geological evolution, its geophysical and geochemical characteristics, and the interaction of its exosphere and magnetosphere with the solar wind and interplanetary magnetic field. We also welcome papers on future mission opportunities, as well as how MESSENGER discoveries can inform questions to be addressed by the upcoming ESA-JAXA BepiColombo mission to Mercury. Please consider submitting an abstract for this session. For more information, visit: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session21994 The submission deadline is Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Conveners: Paul Byrne (North Carolina State University) Johannes Benkhoff (European Space Agency) Sean Solomon (Columbia University) We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans! 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 AGU SESSION 22664: MAGNETOSPHERES IN THE INNER SOLAR SYSTEM We invite submissions to 'Magnetospheres in the Inner Solar System', a session to be held at the Fall 2017 AGU Meeting, described below: The structure and dynamics of each planetary magnetosphere (intrinsic and induced) in the inner solar system are driven by a unique set of factors including the nature of its magnetization, atmosphere- ionosphere coupling, and local solar wind parameters. To provide a forum for discussion of recent data analysis and modeling efforts concerning the inner planet magnetospheres, this session welcomes submissions on the intrinsic magnetospheres of Mercury and Earth, as well as the induced magnetospheres of Venus and Mars. It will focus on general magnetospheric processes including, but not limited to: solar wind-magnetosphere interaction, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, plasma acceleration and transport, magnetic reconnection, wave instabilities, magnetotail dynamics, and bow shock physics. We strongly encourage comparative studies of these inner solar system magnetospheres with each other or with other planetary magnetospheres throughout the solar system. Results from various missions such as MESSENGER, BepiColombo, VEX, MEX, MGS, MAVEN, and more, are actively solicited. - Gina DiBraccio, Dan Gershman, and Marisa Vogt 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 AGU SESSION 22722: LINKING SEDIMENT TRANSPORT AND GEOPHYSICAL FLOWS TO PLANETARY SURFACE EVOLUTION We aim to bring together geomorphologists studying diverse landscapes across the solar system. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session22722 Invited speakers: Tim Goudge (University of Texas at Austin) Mackenzie Day (University of Texas at Austin) Planetary missions over the past decade have revealed that while planetary bodies across the solar system differ greatly in surface conditions, their landscapes share striking similarities to those on Earth. Understanding the feedbacks between how geophysical flows and sediment transport processes affect landscape evolution is necessary for constraining the current and past climatic conditions on such planetary surfaces. We invite contributions from research exploring these interplays using remote sensing data from surface or orbital missions, numerical modeling, laboratory experiments, Earth analog studies, or some combination thereof. We want to foster collaborations between those working to understand how geophysical flows and sediment fluxes modify our own planet's surface under changing climates and those who are working to understand how such surface processes behave in places with vastly different conditions and constraints from our own. Alexander Morgan (University of Virginia/Smithsonian) Marisa Palucis (Dartmouth) Orkan Umurhan (NASA Ames) [Edited for length] 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 AGU SESSION 23187: CLIMATIC EVOLUTION OF VENUS AND VENUS-LIKE EXOPLANETS https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session23187 Abstract deadline: August 2, 2017 Although Venus today is hostile and uninhabitable, recent studies have shown that its climate evolution is complex and could permit early habitable conditions. For example, recent 3-D modeling studies have showed that Venus may have been habitable for a large fraction of our solar system's history (e.g. Yang et al. 2014, Way et al. 2016). Also, it has been suggested that alternate modes of plate tectonics could aid volatile cycling on timescales congruent with stable climates on Venus-like worlds (e.g. Lenardic et al. 2016). Advances in understanding the climates of Venus-like planets are important not only to understanding the evolution of our nearest planetary neighbor, but also to understanding Venus-like exoplanets, which may represent a cosmically ubiquitous type of world (Kane et al 2014). This session hopes to explore recent advances in understanding the evolution of the Venusian climate to provide a more complete view of Venus and Venus-like exoplanets. Conveners: Michael J. Way, Giada Nicole Arney, Adrian Lenardic 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 AGU SESSION 23303: CERES AND VESTA - UNDERSTANDING THE "PLANETS" OF THE ASTEROID BELT We encourage abstract submissions related to geologic, spectroscopic, compositional and geophysical analyses of Ceres and Vesta. Possible topics include analyses of Dawn data, telescopic observations, analytical interior modeling, and numerical modeling of impact events and/or tectonic activity. Comparative analyses with other small bodies are welcome. Please submit your abstract here: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session23303 The submission deadline is August 2, 2017. Conveners: Debra Buczkowski (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory) Ernesto Palomba (IAPS-INAF) 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 AGU SESSION 23867: THE URANUS AND NEPTUNE SYSTEMS, AND THEIR RELATION TO OTHER PLANETS https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session23867 This session encompasses all aspects of ice-giant systems: the magnetospheres, satellites, rings, atmospheres, and interiors of Uranus and Neptune; their formation and evolution; and their relation to other planets in and beyond our solar system. Uranus and Neptune present us with several mysteries, including how they form, how their magnetic fields are generated, the energy balance of their atmospheres, and the nature of their rings and satellites, particularly those seen to be active (Triton) or with young surfaces (Miranda, Ariel). Radial migration of the ice giants may have had significant impact on the rest of the solar system. Looking beyond our system, the Kepler planet- finding spacecraft has shown that ice giants are common in our galaxy: most planets known today are thought to be ice giants. Observations, modeling, and theory related to the ice giants will inform the design of missions to Uranus and Neptune which are currently under consideration. Conveners: Kunio M Sayanagi, Elizabeth P Turtle, Krista M Soderlund, and Mark D Hofstadter 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 AGU SESSION 24418: EXPLORING THE SURFACE PROPERTIES OF THE MOON, ASTEROIDS, AND OTHER AIRLESS BODIES The close collaboration between science, technology, and exploration enables a deeper understanding of the Moon and other airless bodies as our manned missions move further out of low-Earth orbit, return to the Moon, visit a Near Earth Asteroid (NEA), and venture towards Mars and its moons, Phobos and Deimos. This session will feature interdisciplinary, exploration-related science focused on all airless bodies targeted as potential human destinations. Areas of study reported here will represent the broad spectrum of lunar, NEA, and Martian moon sciences, encompassing investigations of their surface, interior, and near-space environment, as well as the science uniquely enabled from these bodies. Early career scientists are especially encouraged to submit abstracts for oral presentations. Conveners: Adrienne Dove, Mihaly Horanyi, Brad Bailey, and Yvonne Pendleton 8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8 AGU SESSION 24739: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING - EXPLORING THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL FEATURES OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM Satellite data acquired from NASA and international missions provide a wealth of information about the geologic features of rocky and icy bodies throughout the solar system. Comparing these features with features on Earth and other Solar System bodies can inspire hypotheses, and yield important insights about how geologic processes operate and differ across bodies. Sometimes, however, we encounter geologic features for which we have no ready comparison. This session is aimed at exploring these features in more detail and exposing the wider community to them. We encourage you to submit unusual features (however you chose to define unusual), and particularly encourage the submission of features that have left you scratching your head. Presenters will briefly introduce unexplained observations of geologic (tectonic, volcanic, aeolian, glacial, etc.) features. The session will then allow time for discussion so that the community can bring combined knowledge to better understand the weird and wonderful geologic features throughout the solar system. This session encourages planetary and terrestrially-focused scientists to come together to combine their observations and expertise. Conveners: Angela Stickle and Lauren Jozwiak 9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9-9 AGU SESSION 25981: PLANETARY THERMOPHYSICS https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/preliminaryview.cgi/Session25891 Planetary surface and subsurface temperature measurements are greatly contributing to the telescopic and robotic exploration of the Solar System. They are often analyzed in conjunction with numerical models or laboratory experiments, and shed light on fundamental questions related to regolith formation and maturation, presence/stability of volatiles, habitability, interactions with atmospheres, heat flow and deep structures, surface changes, etc. This session aims at sharing recent results stemming from these efforts, and welcomes all contributions focused on planetary geological/geophysical processes constrained through the lens of thermophysics. Presentations relevant to minor bodies, satellites, and (exo)planets based on data analysis, numerical modeling, or laboratory experiments are also encouraged. Deadline to submitting abstracts: Wednesday, 2 August 23:59 EDT Conveners: Sylvain Piqueux (JPL), Jean-Pierre Williams (UCLA), Matthew Siegler (PSI) 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 GSA SESSION T201: COMPARATIVE ANALYSES OF SMALL BODY GEOLOGY - DWARF PLANETS, PROTOPLANETS, ASTEROIDS AND COMETS GSA is scheduled for October 22-25 in Seattle, Washington. Additional information about the GSA meeting can be found at: http://community.geosociety.org/gsa2017/home We encourage abstract submissions related to geologic, spectroscopic, geophysical and compositional analyses of any small body in the Solar System. These can include comparative studies of more than one body, or in-depth studies of a single. Telescopic and spacecraft observations, analytical modeling of interiors, and/or numerical modeling of impact events and tectonic activity are all acceptable. Please submit your abstract here: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2017AM/top/papers/index.cgi?sessionid =43091&username=295335&password=159627 The submission deadline is August 1, 2017. Conveners: Debra Buczkowski (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory) Carolyn Ernst (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory) 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 GSA SESSION T203: EXPLORING CERES AND VESTA - CONTINUING DISCOVERIES OF THE DAWN MISSION We encourage abstract submissions related to geologic, spectroscopic, compositional and geophysical analyses of Ceres and Vesta. Possible topics include analyses of Dawn data, telescopic observations, analytical interior modeling, and/or numerical modeling of impact events and tectonic activity. Comparative analyses between Ceres/Vesta and other small bodies are also welcome. Please submit your abstract here: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2017AM/top/papers/index.cgi?sessionid =42767&username=295291&password=220086 The submission deadline is August 1, 2017. Conveners: Debra Buczkowski (Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory) Jennifer Scully (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 GSA SESSION T204: FRIENDS OF HOTH, EPISODE II - BODIES OF THE OUTER SOLAR SYSTEM This year's annual Geological Society of America meeting features numerous sessions devoted to planetary sciences. We would like to highlight the session titled "Friends of Hoth, Episode II: Bodies of the Outer Solar System (T204)." We seek abstracts relating to surface, structural, and tectonic processes; interior and thermal evolution; and planetary analogs as they pertain to solid bodies in the outer solar system. This includes experimental, observational, and theoretical approaches. To submit an abstract to our session please visit (Abstract Deadline is August 1st): http://community.geosociety.org/gsa2017/science-careers /sessions/topical If you have any questions, please contact session conveners Emily Martin (martines@si.edu) or Alex Patthoff (apatthoff@psi.edu). 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 GSA SESSION T207: VOLCANISM AND TECTONISM ACROSS THE SOLAR SYSTEM We invite you to submit an abstract to our planetary volcanism and tectonism session at this year's GSA Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA on October 22-25, 2017. Our session solicits abstracts on volcanic, tectonic, or volcanotectonic landforms and processes on the gamut of Solar System bodies, and encompasses surface geology, interior and thermal evolution, and comparative planetary studies with observational, experimental, or theoretical approaches. Please submit your abstract here: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2017AM/top/papers/index.cgi?sessionid=42684 The submission deadline is August 1, 2017. Conveners: Paul Byrne (NCSU) Christian Klimczak (UGA) 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 34TH MEPAG MEETING July 10th, 2017 8:30am-10:30am PDT The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has convened a committee to conduct a "Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey Vision and Voyages for Planetary Sciences." This "mid-term review" includes a requirement to assess the Mars exploration architecture within the planetary science program. MEPAG perspectives and initial concerns were presented to the committee at their first meeting on May 4, 2017. The purpose of this MEPAG virtual meeting is to report to the Mars community recent MEPAG activities, and to preview MEPAG materials to be presented to the NASEM committee at their July 13 meeting. This will include discussion on a statement of concern regarding the state of Mars exploration in the light of the President's FY18 budget and other considerations. A tentative agenda for the virtual meeting is: * Past and ongoing MEPAG Activities * Invited MEPAG Presentation to the NASEM July 13 committee meeting * Statement of MEPAG concerns regarding future Mars exploration * Planning for future MEPAG meetings and activities this fall The agenda and WebEx information will be posted at: http://mepag.nasa.gov/meetings.cfm Dr. Jeffrey R. Johnson MEPAG Chair 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 2017 NASA EXPLORATION SCIENCE FORUM NASA's Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) will hold the annual Exploration Science Forum (ESF) July 18-20, 2017 at NASA Ames Research Center (ARC), Moffett Field, Calif: https://nesf2017.arc.nasa.gov/ The ESF features scientific discussions of the Moon, near-Earth asteroids, and the moons of Mars, with recent mission results. On July 18, a special tribute to astronaut Gene Cernan will focus on the importance of the Apollo Missions then and now, with participation by astronaut Harrison Schmitt. On July 19, a panel will discuss detection and formation of water on the Moon. On July 20, an invited keynote address will be given by Dr. Alan Stern, principal investigator of the New Horizons mission. At the ESF, SSERVI will present its annual awards to: Dr. Maria Zuber (the Shoemaker Distinguished Scientist Medal), Dr. Lawrence Taylor (the Michael J. Wargo Exploration Science Award), Dr. Adrienne Dove and Dr. Samuel Lawrence (the Susan Mahan Niebur Early-Career Award) and Dr. Angioletta Coradini (posthumously), recipient of the newly established Mid-Career Award named in her honor. A SSERVI co-sponsored workshop entitled "Autonomy on Future SMD Missions" will follow on July 21. Register for the autonomy workshop on the ESF registration site. 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 [NASA] TESS GI FINAL TEXT ROSES-17 Amendment 13 releases final text for D.11 TESS Guest Investigator - Cycle 1, which replaces in its entirety the placeholder text released with the ROSES-17 NRA in February. The TESS Guest Investigator (GI) Program solicits proposals for the acquisition and analysis of scientific data from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission, a NASA Explorer mission currently scheduled for launch no later than June 2018. For the full text go to: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Phase-1 proposals are due by 4:30 pm Eastern time on September 29, 2017 via: https://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/ark/rps/ Technical questions concerning this program element may be directed to Patricia Boyd at patricia.t.boyd@nasa.gov. The NASA point of contact for programmatic information is Martin Still, who may be reached at martin.still@nasa.gov. [Edited for length] 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 [NASA] PDS: JUNO DATA RELEASE 1 The Planetary Data System announces the first release of data from the JUNO mission. The release includes EDR and RDR level data acquired between 2016-07-06 and 2016-10-20, which covers Juno Orbit Insertion and the first two science orbits. Data from the cruise phases are also available for some data sets. Data sets from the following experiments are now available: JADE (plasma) JEDI (energetic particle detector) JIRAM (infrared auroral mapper) JunoCam (camera) MWR (microwave radiometer) SPICE Gravity UVS (ultraviolet imaging spectrometer) Waves (radio and plasma wave science) To access the above data, please visit: https://pds.nasa.gov/tools/subscription_service/SS-20170620.shtml JUNO data are archived at the PDS Atmospheres (ATM), Imaging (IMG), NAIF, and Planetary Plasma Interactions (PPI) Nodes. The data can be accessed from these nodes' web sites and from the main PDS home page: https://pds.nasa.gov 18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18 [NASA] PDS: MRO SHARAD INTERIM RELEASES OF RAW AND DERIVED DATA The Planetary Data System (PDS) announces two releases of new data from the SHARAD instrument on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). SHARAD raw data from the ASI (Italian Space Agency) SHARAD Ground Operations center have been released to cover the period February 9, 2013, through August 9, 2014. This is the first of several interim releases that will recover the backlog of data from the hiatus of operations that took place between June 2012 and March 2013. For details, see the file ERRATA.TXT on the new archive volume at: http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/mro/mro-m-sharad-3-edr-v1/mrosh_0004/ SHARAD derived data in the form of radargrams have been released by U.S. SHARAD team members to cover the period May 12 through November 6, 2016 (MRO Releases 40 and 41). This data set is now up to date. The data are available at: http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/mro/mro-m-sharad-5-radargram-v1 /mrosh_2001/ For further information see the PDS Geosciences Node SHARAD web page, http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro/sharad.htm 19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19 [NASA] PLANETARY GEOPHYSICIST/GEODESIST POSITION Applications are invited for a position at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in the Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Laboratory. We are especially interested in someone with demonstrated capability in using radio signals for precision orbit determination and planetary gravity field determination, specifically with expertise in measurement modeling and the development of innovative inversion techniques. Candidates must have experience in spacecraft instrument modeling, data reduction, and analysis. Demonstrated expertise in applying these to develop value-added products (e.g., crustal thickness, crustal density, internal structure, and localized gravity representations) is required. Previous experience on recent lunar and/or planetary mission science teams (e.g., GRAIL, MESSENGER, MRO) and experience with analysis of recent planetary spacecraft mission data for gravitational field determination are required. The incumbent is expected to participate in the development of new flight mission concepts and mission proposals that improve knowledge of planetary topography and gravity fields. To view the full vacancy announcement, which contains further information, including how to apply, go to: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/473260000 For information about the research program, please contact: Lori Glaze Chief, Planetary Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Lab 301-614-6466 Lori.S.Glaze@nasa.gov U.S. citizenship required. NASA, GSFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20 PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH The July image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: http://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com/ This month's topic is "Terraced Craters Reveal Buried Ice Sheet on Mars", contributed by Post contributed by A.M. Bramson, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, University of Arizona. You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology or Twitter @PlanetGeomorpho. 21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html July 10, 2017 34th MEPAG Meeting http://mepag.nasa.gov/meetings.cfm Virtual July 18-20, 2017 2017 NASA Exploration Science Forum https://nesf2017.arc.nasa.gov/ Moffett Field, CA December 5-8, 2017 Beyond the Eclipse (ASP 2017) http://www.astrosociety.org/education/asp-annual-meeting/ St. Louis, MO May 14-17, 2018 9th Workshop on Catastrophic Disruption in the Solar System (CD9) http://www.impact-res.org/CD2018/Catastrophic_Disruption_2018/Welcome.html Kobe, Japan [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop of which your colleagues should be aware, please send the date, title, URL and location to pen_editor at psi.edu.] *********************************************************************** COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS *********************************************************************** C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1-C1 EXPLORING THE PLANETS - A MEMOIR Fred Taylor's memoir is described by reviewers as 'A highly readable romp through [his involvement in] the great planetary space missions produced by NASA and then ESA ... in the last 50 years. 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