PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 12, Number 27 (July 1, 2018) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Elisabeth Adams Co-Editors: Karen R. Stockstill-Cahill, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. AGU Session GP009: Planetary Magnetism and Core Processes 2. AGU Session P005: Being Neighborly - Observing the Moon from Cis-Lunar Space 3. AGU Session P008: Ceres and Vesta - Understanding the Protoplanets of the Asteroid Belt 4. AGU Session P014: Defense Against Asteroid Impacts 5. AGU Session P038: Results from the Investigation of Jupiter's Atmosphere by Juno and a Supporting Campaign of Earth-Based Observations 6. AGU Session P044: Super-Earth Detection, Characterization and Modeling - How Habitable are They? 7. AGU Session P046: The New Mars Underground - Science and Exploration of a New Deep Frontier 8. AGU Session P049: The Interiors of Jupiter and Saturn in the Era of Juno and Cassini 9. AGU Session P055: Tidally Locked Systems in the Solar System and Beyond 10. AGU Session SH029: The Interstellar Probe Mission - NASA Study Findings and Next Steps 11. AGU Session SM03: Our Evolving Understanding of Auroral Processes and Magnetosphere Dynamics at Jupiter Through Juno and Earth-Based Observations 12. The 9th Planetary Crater Consortium Meeting 13. Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Awards 2018 14. [NASA] PDS - Rosetta OSIRIS Final Data Release by the Small Bodies Node 15. ROSES-18 Amendment 17: New Opportunity in C.25 SESAME Technology Development 16. Mars Exploration Rovers Data Release 56 17. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 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 GP009: PLANETARY MAGNETISM AND CORE PROCESSES We're excited to invite you to submit abstracts to the session "Planetary Magnetism and Core Processes" for the upcoming fall AGU meeting. We seek contributions from a wide range of disciplines to foster discussions and research connecting the properties of planetary cores to the magnetic fields they produce. Planetary magnetism provides a window into the evolution of planets, moons, and early planetesimals from exosphere to core. At the same time, investigating the composition, dynamics, and thermal evolution of planetary cores is also critical for predicting the behavior and evolution of dynamo fields. In this session, we aim to foster interdisciplinary conversations between investigators studying magnetics and planetary interiors. As such, this session calls for contributions relating to observational, experimental, and theoretical/modeling work in the areas of: 1) core composition, 2) core dynamics, 3) planetary thermal evolution, 4) dynamos, 5) crustal magnetism, 6) paleomagnetism, 7) magnetospheres. To submit an abstract: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/48757 Abstract submission deadline: 1 August 2018 at 23:59 EDT Sonia Tikoo (Rutgers) Douglas Hemingway (UC Berkeley and Carnegie Institution for Science) Rona Oran (MIT) Matthieu Laneuville (Tokyo Institute of Technology) 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 P005: BEING NEIGHBORLY - OBSERVING THE MOON FROM CIS-LUNAR SPACE Regular access to cis-lunar space is projected to be possible in the near future ushering in a new area of lunar exploration. Cis-lunar space expands the types of lunar observations possible, filling a gap in capability between ground-based observatories and lunar missions. Small missions can readily access cis-lunar space, which is also the destination of the proposed Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway. This potentially enables the deployment and operation of both low-resource instruments as well as highly capable instruments and experiments for observing and monitoring the Moon including the cis-lunar environment. This session solicits abstracts for lunar science and instrumentation possible from cis-lunar space including near-rectilinear halo orbits (NRHOs). 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 P008: CERES AND VESTA - UNDERSTANDING THE PROTOPLANETS OF THE ASTEROID BELT Many of the outstanding questions about Vesta and Ceres have been addressed by analyzing data from the Dawn mission. A comprehensive mapping campaign was undertaken at both bodies, as well as studies of their compositions, geophysical properties, and interiors, which enabled new understanding of their place in the history of our Solar System. Although, prior to Dawn, thought to be currently geologically inactive, with surfaces modified primarily by impacts, there is evidence for magmatic activity on Vesta, cryovolcanism on Ceres, and tectonic processes on both. Dawn's second extended mission from the planned 35-km pericenter altitude orbit promises new observations by the time of the meeting that will enable characterization of Ceres at unprecedented resolution. We encourage abstract submissions related to geologic, geophysical, spectroscopic and compositional analyses of Ceres and Vesta. Possible topics include analyses of Dawn data, telescopic observations, modeling and laboratory experiments. Comparative analyses with other bodies are welcome. Abstracts are due August 1st. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/48891 Thank you, Anton Ermakov 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 P014: DEFENSE AGAINST ASTEROID IMPACTS This session is listed under SWIRL Theme Extreme Events and Hazards. Session Description: Planetary defense against asteroid impacts is an active field of research, which involves ground-based observations of small bodies, numerical modeling of deflection techniques, laboratory experiments, and space mission projects and technology developments. The asteroid impact hazard is the only natural hazard that can be predicted and prevented with feasible means, and it is inherently an international issue. NASA has undertaken the first demonstration and test of asteroid deflection using a kinetic impactor, and ESA is studying an orbiter spacecraft. This work has triggered important planetary defense activities: (i) definition and coordination of technology needs and requirements for planetary defense, (ii) modelling and simulations of impact outcomes including benchmarking of available simulation tools, (iii) remote sensing observations, instrument payload developments for in situ characterization, and definition of close-proximity operations. This session will discuss the various elements and their current state. Session conveners: Andrew F. Cheng (JHU/APL) Patrick Michel (UNS-CNRS-Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur) Abstract submission: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/47188 Abstracts are due: 1 August 2018, 11:59 PM EDT 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 P038: RESULTS FROM THE INVESTIGATION OF JUPITER'S ATMOSPHERE BY JUNO AND A SUPPORTING CAMPAIGN OF EARTH-BASED OBSERVATIONS You are invited to submit abstracts to Juno-related 2018 AGU Fall Sessions by the August 1 deadline. Primary convener: Glenn S. Orton; Conveners: Scott Bolton, Cheng Li, Gordon Bjoraker NASA's Juno mission operates a spacecraft in 53-day polar orbits around Jupiter, with the ultimate goals of understanding Jupiter's origin and evolution. One specific objective is to establish the structure, composition and dynamics of the deep atmosphere and its relationship with the upper atmosphere. Juno's polar orbit with close approaches near the terminator only a few thousand kilometers above the cloud tops provides the opportunity to characterize poorly explored polar regions and to study the characteristics of cloud dynamics and composition at spatial resolutions as fine as 6 km. An integral part of Juno's exploration is a campaign of Earth-based observations that extend and enhance spacecraft results by complementing Juno's spatial, temporal and spectral coverage. This session welcomes presentations involving all results obtained by and in support of the Juno mission, including not only results of Juno and Earth-supporting observations but also theoretical modeling of atmospheric structure, composition and dynamics. 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 P044: SUPER-EARTH DETECTION, CHARACTERIZATION AND MODELING - HOW HABITABLE ARE THEY? Abstract deadline: August 1, 2018 https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/51966 Transit detections and radial velocity measurements have shown the existence of numerous exoplanets larger than Earth, yet of bulk density comparable to a rocky world: super-Earths. Within the next two years, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission is expected to significantly increase the number of super-Earth detections, which will need to be characterized, especially in terms of their habitability in our search for exo-life. This can be achieved via observations of multiple types but it also requires a deep knowledge of the physical processes at play in their interiors to build reliable models. This session seeks to improve our understanding of super-Earths and their habitability from an observational, experimental and theoretical perspective through a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to planetary sciences, mineral physics, exobiology, geochemistry and geodynamics. Conveners Francois Soubiran (Ecole Normale Superieure Lyon) Natalia V Solomatova (Ecole Normale Superieure Lyon) Franck Marchis (SETI Institute) Anais Kobsch (Ecole Normale Superieure Lyon) 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 P046: THE NEW MARS UNDERGROUND - SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION OF A NEW DEEP FRONTIER The Martian underground within a depth of a few miles is of enormous interest for planetary sciences. But so far, studies and exploration of Mars' subsurface have taken a back seat to exploration of its surface. This is now changing with the imminent Mars InSight (NASA) & ExoMars (ESA) missions, Mars Sample Return calling for a deeper understanding of the shallow Mars subsurface, plans for human exploration, and as better technical capabilities and scientific understanding finally enable accessing the Mars underground. We seek contributions that encompass the nature and diversity of Mars crustal subsurface environments (modeling, experiments, observations) or the tools for exploring them (sounding, drilling, cave explorer robotics, in situ analysis techniques). Broad themes are related to the distribution/cycling of subsurface water (ice/liquid), brines and other volatiles, the astrobiological (extinct or extant life) and ISRU potential of Mars' subsurface, and the technologies and mission concepts that enable such exploration. Submit here before August 1, 2018, 11:59 PM EDT: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/51671 Conveners: Vlada Stamenkovic (JPL), Penny Boston (NASA AMES), Bob Grimm (SwRI), and Kris Zacny (Honeybee Robotics) 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 P049: THE INTERIORS OF JUPITER AND SATURN IN THE ERA OF JUNO AND CASSINI You are invited to submit abstracts to Juno-related 2018 AGU Fall Sessions by the August 1 deadline. Primary Convener: David Stevenson Conveners: Hao Cao, Scott Bolton, Luciano Iess The ongoing Juno mission and the recently concluded Cassini mission have provided a wealth of new measurements (e.g. gravity field, magnetic field, composition, seismic waves) revealing key aspects of the interiors of Jupiter and Saturn for the first time. Examining these new measurements from both planets, separating common themes from specific expressions, is a critical step towards a coherent understanding of the formation, evolution, and interior dynamics of giant planets in the solar system and beyond. This session will bring together observation and interpretation of gravity field, magnetic field, composition, seismic waves at Jupiter and Saturn. Topics will include depth of strong differential rotation (zonal flows), helium and heavy element abundance, generation of intrinsic magnetic field, existence and properties of the central core, seismic, thermal, and magnetic consequences of stable stratification, as well as formation scenarios and evolution pathways. 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 P055: TIDALLY LOCKED SYSTEMS IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM AND BEYOND Section/Focus Group: Planetary Sciences What can the planetary icy moons, exoplanets and dynamics of planetary systems communities learn from each other? Terrestrial planets around G stars within Earth's orbit may be tidally locked. Tidally locked icy moons within our solar system have tidal stresses believed to give rise to geologic activity and liquid water subsurface oceans in Europa & Enceladus, surface volcanism on Io, while Earth's moon took a different trajectory. We believe that most Earth-like planets around M-dwarf systems such as Trappist-1 are tidally locked and tidal stresses may play a role in their geothermal heat fluxes. We invite submissions that address key questions and ideas regarding tidally locked systems, particularly those that bridge communities and offer points of discussion. What are the geodynamic consequences of tidal locking? What are the observable signatures of these processes in the solar system and exoplanets? What are the consequences for habitability? Can any challenges be overcome? https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/50091 Abstract deadline: August 1, 2018 Conveners Michael J. Way (NASA), Britney Schmidt (Georgia Tech), Rory Barnes (U Washington) 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 SH029: THE INTERSTELLAR PROBE MISSION: NASA STUDY FINDINGS AND NEXT STEPS Abstract Submission: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/prelim.cgi/Session/48708 The Interstellar Probe would be first dedicated mission to venture in to the unknown space between our star and other potentially habitable planetary systems. In 2016, congress recommended NASA to take the enabling steps for an Interstellar scientific probe. NASA has now directed a study of an Interstellar Probe targeting 1000 AU within 50 years. The study objectives are to identify science targets, develop mission concepts and evaluate critical technologies. Science targets include exploration of the Very Local Interstellar Medium and its interaction with the heliosphere, characterization of the circum-solar dust, flybys of unexplored Kuiper Belt Objects, and putting these observations in the context of other exoplanetary systems and astrospheres. This session reports on the findings spanning the science discoveries enabled by an Interstellar Probe and its mission design, but also seeks contributions on other scientific targets, enabling technologies, mission concepts and programmatic challenges. Conveners: Pontus C. Brandt, Kathy Mandt, Dick Mewaldt, Bob Wimmer 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 AGU SESSION SM03: OUR EVOLVING UNDERSTANDING OF AURORAL PROCESSES AND MAGNETOSPHERE DYNAMICS AT JUPITER THROUGH JUNO AND EARTH-BASED OBSERVATIONS You are invited to submit abstracts to Juno-related 2018 AGU Fall Sessions by the August 1 deadline. Primary convener: Robert Ebert; Conveners: Scott Bolton, George Clark, Masafumi Imai Our view and understanding of Jupiter's auroras and magnetosphere are ever-changing as Juno continues to explore these regions in situ with coordinated efforts from Earth-based observatories such as Hubble, Hisaki, Keck, etc. These new measurements have illuminated new and exciting discoveries that are challenging our theoretical ideas. This session seeks submissions covering new observations and interpretations, theories, and models of Jupiter's auroral regions, magnetosphere and/or ionosphere and their connection. Specifically, this session will cover the following topics: observation and theory of auroral acceleration including wave-particle interactions; auroral phenomenology, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling; plasma sheet dynamics; outer boundary structure and dynamics, and particle acceleration and transport. This session aims to share the most recent observations and ideas regarding Jupiter's magnetosphere, while providing a forum that takes a multidisciplinary approach to furthering our knowledge of this system. 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 THE 9TH PLANETARY CRATER CONSORTIUM MEETING The 9th Planetary Crater Consortium meeting will be held August 8-10, 2018, at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, CO. The Planetary Crater Consortium is open to all planetary scientists interested in any aspect of impact cratering on solar system bodies, including observational, theoretical, experimental, and numerical studies. Contributions on terrestrial impact crater field studies are encouraged, as well as presentations about cratering on other solar system bodies. The meeting is a combination of contributed talks, posters, and open discussion. Abstract deadline is Wednesday, August 1, 2018. For more information, see: www.planetarycraterconsortium.nau.edu/ or contact Nadine Barlow (Nadine.Barlow@nau.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 COMMITTEE ON SPACE RESEARCH (COSPAR) AWARDS 2018 To be presented on 15 July during the 42nd COSPAR Scientific Assembly 14 - 22 July 2018, Pasadena, CA, USA COSPAR Space Science Award: Jean-Pierre Bibring (France) Bruce T. Tsurutani (USA) COSPAR International Cooperation Medal: Stas Barabash (Sweden) COSPAR William Nordberg Medal: Christoph Reigber (Germany) COSPAR Harrie Massey Award: John Zarnecki (United Kingdom) COSPAR Distinguished Service Medal: Mariano Mendez (Netherlands) Vikram Sarabhai Medal: Qiugang Zong (China) Jeoujang Jaw Award: Sergey Krikalev (Russia) Yakov B. Zeldovich Medals: Benjamin Hamlington (USA) Shunichi Kamata (Japan) Loren C. Chang (Taiwan, China/USA) Remya Bhanu (India) Volodymyr Savchenko (Switzerland/Ukraine) Amir Alexander Bahadori (USA) Taishi Yano (Japan) Frederico Francisco (Portugal) For full citations see: https://cosparhq.cnes.fr/sites/default/files/ press_release_cospar_awards_2018.pdf [Edited for length] 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 [NASA] PDS - ROSETTA OSIRIS FINAL DATA RELEASE BY THE SMALL BODIES NODE Small Bodies Node of the NASA Planetary Data System is pleased to announce the final release of the Rosetta OSIRIS camera high-resolution images. With this release the OSIRIS data release is completed. See the links to the recently released data at https://pdssbn.astro.umd.edu/ Additional information about the OSIRIS archive and a video of the final descent of the Rosetta spacecraft compiled from OSIRIS images can be found at http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Rosetta/ Rosetta_image_archive_complete 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 ROSES-18 AMENDMENT 17: NEW OPPORTUNITY IN C.25 SESAME TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT The Scientific Exploration Subsurface Access Mechanism for Europa (SESAME) technology development opportunity supports the formulation and maturation of system concepts and the associated technologies capable of penetrating ice and accessing the subsurface liquid water on ocean worlds such as Europa. The overall goal of this opportunity is to define, and ultimately validate, a realistic architecture for deep (>1 km) subsurface access under flight-like constraints. In addition, the endeavor seeks to identify, address, and reduce technical risks for the most promising ice-penetration systems so that these systems may eventually be infused into potential future flight opportunities. This program does not solicit technologies or hardware for a specific flight opportunity. Step-1 proposals are due by July 27, 2018, and Step-2 proposals are due by September 28, 2018. See announcement NNH18ZDA001N at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ Questions concerning this program element may be directed to Ryan Stephan of the Planetary Exploration Science Technology Office at Ryan.A.Stephan@nasa.gov. [Edited for length] 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 MARS EXPLORATION ROVERS DATA RELEASE 56 The Planetary Data System (PDS) is pleased to announce Release 56 of Mars Exploration Rover data. This release includes data primarily from Sols 4861 through 4950, rover Opportunity (MER1/B), instruments: APXS Atmospheric Opacity HAZCAM MI NAVCAM PANCAM SPICE Correction: there is no RAT or Rover Motion Counter in this release. There is no Radio Science data in this release, and no more Mini-TES or Moessbauer data is expected. To access the above data, please visit the following link: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20180626.shtml The following special services are provided for accessing MER data. MER Analyst's Notebook: http://an.rsl.wustl.edu/mer Planetary Image Atlas: https://pds-imaging.jpl.nasa.gov/search/mer-opportunity To access the latest PDS Data Releases, please visit the following link: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-Release.shtml All available PDS data may be found at: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/data-search/ For further information, see the PDS Home Page: https://pds.nasa.gov/ 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html October 15-19, 2018 Multi-Dimensional Characterization of Distant Worlds: Spectral Retrieval and Spatial Mapping https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mira3d Ann Arbor, MI March 4-8, 2019 Kepler & K2 Science Conference V https://keplerscience.arc.nasa.gov/scicon-2019 Glendale, CA [Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or workshop that you think your colleagues should be aware of, please send the date, title, URL and location to pen_editor@psi.edu.] *********************************************************************** * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at http://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, go to http://planetarynews.org/pen_subscribe.php, or * send a request to pen_editor@psi.edu * * To unsubscribe, send an email to pen_editor@psi.edu * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor@psi.edu. * Announcements and other messages should be brief with links to URLs * for extended information, including detailed descriptions for job * announcements. 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