PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 15, Number 11 (March 14, 2021) PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org Editor: Elisabeth Adams Co-Editors: Georgiana Kramer, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Apply for Open ExMAG Positions 2. New Space: Special Issue on Space Resources 3. Lectureship in Planetary Science at the Open University, UK 4. Software Developer for Auroral Research 5. [NASA] PDS - Catalina Sky Survey Data Review 6. 2021 NASA Planetary Science Summer School Applications Due April 1 7. Ph.D. and Postdoc Position in Cosmic Dust / Heliosphere Science 8. [NASA] ROSES-21: What's New Slides/Recording Available 9. SBAG Early Career Opportunities 10. Date Change: Joint 2021 NESF & ELS Meeting 11. SSERVI Award Nominations 12. Influence of a Global Magnetic Field on Ion and Atmospheric Loss and Planetary Habitability 13. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 14. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers o---------------------------------------------------------------------o Happy PI Day from PsI! 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 APPLY FOR OPEN EXMAG POSITIONS The Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (ExMAG, formerly CAPTEM) is seeking applications for open positions starting in April 2021. ExMAG is a community-based, interdisciplinary group providing a forum for discussion and analysis of matters concerning the collection, curation, and analysis of extraterrestrial samples, including planning future sample return missions. Applications for open positions are due March 31, 2021. Details and application instructions can be found at: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/captem/meetings/captemspring2021/ 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 NEW SPACE: SPECIAL ISSUE ON SPACE RESOURCES The deadline for the Special Issue on Space Resources in the journal New Space is approaching, and we would like to invite you to contribute to this comprehensive collection of articles. This issue will cover all aspects of the rapidly growing space resources field, including science, engineering, economics, policy, and law. These are set in the context of expanding humanity into space, as well as derivative technologies and advances that can be used to improve life on Earth. The Special Issue will focus on the following areas of interest, which include, but are not limited to: Lunar resource potential such as ice and oxygen Mars and asteroid resources Space-based solar power Off-Earth excavation and construction Systems engineering for space resources Commodities exchanges Sustainability and life cycle analysis Resource law Space Resource business plans Please note the following submission deadlines: Manuscript: May 31, 2021 Please direct Editorial questions to our Editor-in-Chief, Ken Davidian and Guest Editor, Kevin Cannon (cannon@mines.edu). More Information: https://home.liebertpub.com/cfp/special-issue-on-space-resources/307/ 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 LECTURESHIP IN PLANETARY SCIENCE AT THE OPEN UNIVERSITY, UK I would like to draw your attention to a permanent academic position (Lecturer in Planetary Science) that is currently being advertised in the School of Physical Sciences at the Open University, UK. The post-holder will join enthusiastic teams in presenting and producing innovative learning resources across our curriculum in physics, astronomy and planetary science, and in interdisciplinary science. In addition, the post-holder will undertake research in analytical laboratory-based planetary science that aligns with the strategic research priorities of the School of Physical Sciences. They will be expected to obtain external funding to support a programme of internationally competitive research (commensurate with the level of appointment) and to contribute to future UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessments. The full summary of duties and person specification can be found within the Job Description that can be found here: http://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/vacancies/lecturer-planetary-science-18106 The closing date for application is Apr 19, 2021 noon (UK time). If you would like to discuss this role before applying, please email Mahesh.Anand@open.ac.uk 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 SOFTWARE DEVELOPER FOR AURORAL RESEARCH The Swedish Institute of Space Physics is looking for a person interested in developing advanced tools for analysing data from a unique scientific auroral imaging system. Job description ALIS_4D is a state-of-the-art ground-based optical system for the measurement of the aurora, high-altitude clouds, and other optical atmospheric signatures at high latitude. ALIS_4D is composed of a grid of remote stations in regular unmanned operation. You will work in the ALIS_4D project upgrading existing software and developing advanced tools for scientific image analysis such as modern image processing and tomography algorithms. Qualifications A university degree in computer science, physics or other competence that the employer considers equivalent. The position, placed in Kiruna, is limited to 2 years with possibility of extension. Contact: Dr Tima Sergienko, +46-980-790 71, tima@irf.se Closing date: 30 April 2021 Information: https://www.irf.se/en/news/2021/03/10/software-developer-for-auroral-research-dnr-2-2-1-73-21/ 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 [NASA] PDS: CATALINA SKY SURVEY DATA REVIEW The PDS Small Bodies Node invites communuty review of a sample of the Catalina Sky Survey (CSS) archive, as part of the PDS peer review of this data set. The PDS peer review process is intended to ensure the quality, correctness, and useability of the archived data. The sample represents one night of survey data from four telescopes, plus documentation. Once the CSS archive pipeline has been accredited by review, it will begin nightly deliveries into the PDS archive of the CSS survey data. Anyone with an interest in contributing inputs to the archiving of the CSS data is invited to participate in the review at the link below. Review comments must be received by Mar. 28, 2021 to make it into the final archive. https://sbn.psi.edu/cssreview/communityreview.html 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 2021 NASA PLANETARY SCIENCE SUMMER SCHOOL APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 1 Offered by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, PSSS is a 3-month long career development experience to learn the development of a hypothesis-driven robotic space mission in a concurrent engineering environment while getting an in-depth, first-hand look at mission design, life cycle, costs, schedule & the trade-offs inherent in each. Science & engineering doctoral candidates, recent Ph.D.s, postdocs, certain engineering MS students, & junior faculty who are U.S. Citizens or legal permanent residents (and a very limited number of Foreign Nationals from non-designated counties) are eligible. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply. Session 1: May 24-Aug 6 Session 2: May 24-Aug 20 With workload of a rigorous 3-hour graduate-level course, participants spend the first 10 weeks in preparatory webinars acting as a science mission team, & spend the final culminating week mentored by JPL's Advance Project Design Team to refine their planetary science mission concept design & present it to a mock expert review board. The culminating week is typically at JPL, however in 2021 it is likely to be virtual due to Covid-19 pandemic conditions. For more information and to apply, visit: http://go.nasa.gov/missiondesignschools 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 PHD AND POSTDOC POSITION IN COSMIC DUST / HELIOSPHERE SCIENCE Location: Zurich, Switzerland Application deadline: 31 March 2021 Job description: https://tinyurl.com/49vtn6by 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 [NASA] ROSES-21: "WHAT'S NEW" SLIDES/RECORDING AVAILABLE Both the slides for and a recording of the What's New in ROSES-21 presentation may be found under the "Links" in the SARA "library" at: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/library-and-useful-links 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 SBAG EARLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The 25th Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG) meeting will be virtual on June 7-8, 2021. We have two opportunities specifically for the early career small body community: Invited early-career speakers: We plan to select up to two early-career researchers to give invited 15-minute talks (including Q&A). Interested undergraduate students, graduate students, postdocs, and other early career scientists (within 5 years of terminal degree) should submit an application to the SBAG Early-Career Secretary, Terik Daly (Terik.Daly@jhuapl.edu), via email by COB (5 pm Eastern time) on 9 April 2021. Lightning Talks: We will provide time on the agenda for early-career scientists and engineers attending the meeting to introduce themselves and their research to the community. If you are interested in giving a lightning talk, please email the Early-Career Secretary, Terik Daly (terik.daly@jhuapl.edu) by COB (5 pm Eastern time) on May, 7 2021. For application details see: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/meetings/ We encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 DATE CHANGE: JOINT 2021 NESF & ELS MEETING Please note that due to the rescheduling of the DART mission launch, we have decided to move the virtual Joint 2021 NESF & ELS meeting to July 20-23, 2021. NESF & ELS Abstract Submission Open: Due Date is April 8, 2021 We are now accepting abstracts for the 2021 Joint NASA Exploration Science Forum & European Lunar Symposium. Continuing with the same focus, this joint exploration science conference will focus on basic and applied scientific questions fundamental to understanding the Moon, Near Earth Asteroids, the moons of Mars, and the environments of these bodies. We have also added a couple new abstract topics including Equity, Diversity, Accessibility and Inclusion and Sustainable Exploration. Abstracts can be submitted at: https://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/nesfels2021/ Abstract submission will be open through 11:59 p.m. PDT April 8, 2021. When you complete your abstract submission, please also register for the conference at the same time. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 SSERVI AWARD NOMINATIONS SSERVI is soliciting nominations by April 8, 2021 for the following SSERVI Awards: Shoemaker Award (lifetime career achievement award in lunar and planetary sciences) Wargo Award (scientist or engineer who has focused on integrating science and exploration throughout their career) Angioletta Coradini Mid-Career Award (researcher for significant, lasting accomplishments related to exploration science) Niebur Award (early career award for significant contributions to exploration science) Nominees from previous years will automatically be carried forward to the upcoming year. Further descriptions of each award and the nomination form may be found at: http://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/awards Thank you in advance for your nominations and recognition of those who have contributed so substantially to our field! Please contact Mahesh Anand (mahesh.anand@open.ac.uk), Greg Schmidt (gregory.k.schmidt@nasa.gov) and/or Kristina Gibbs (Kristina.gibbs@nasa.gov) if you have any questions regarding the Joint NESF and ELS and award nominations. 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 INFLUENCE OF A GLOBAL MAGNETIC FIELD ON ION AND ATMOSPHERIC LOSS AND PLANETARY HABITABILITY This 3-day workshop will be held virtually on June 15-17. Sessions will be hosted from 9am to 1:30pm ET. Topics of discussion will focus on atmospheric escape (including ion outflow) from planets and moons, and the influence of planetary magnetic fields and stellar inputs on atmospheric retention. There will be interactions between scientists representing diverse scientific disciplines (Heliophysics, Astrophysics, Astrobiology, and Planetary Science) and approaches (e.g. observations, modeling, theory). Abstracts related to the following concepts are encouraged: * Atmospheric escape from planets * Ion outflow from planets * Influence of magnetic fields on atmospheric escape * Atmospheric / ionospheric chemistry related to atmospheric escape * Influence of stellar outputs and their variability on atmospheric escape * Influence of atmospheric escape on planetary evolution * Influence of Ionosphere-Thermosphere coupling on atmospheric escape * Exoplanet atmospheric loss and star-planet interactions * Future challenges and connections to other scientific fields Note: the term atmospheric escape includes neutral and ion escape processes and rates Abstracts will be accepted starting March 15th at: https://mach-center.org/workshop/ Abstracts are due April 21. This workshop is hosted by the MACH Center, sponsored by NASA's Heliophysics DRIVE program. 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html April 7-8, 2021 ExMAG Spring 2021 Meeting https://www.lpi.usra.edu/captem/meetings/exmagspring2021/ Online April 29, 2021 Progress and Challenges: Updates from NASA HQ and Artemis https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lunarsurface2020/ Online June 16-18, 2021 Workshop on Terrestrial Analogs for Planetary Exploration https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/terrestrialanalogs2021/ Online July 20-23, 2021 NASA Exploration Science Forum & European Lunar Symposium https://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/nesfels2021/ Online March 6-11, 2022 Cloud Academy II https://leap2010.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/the-project/cloud-academy-ii/ Online [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.] 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas http://psj.aas.org Near-infrared Reflectance of Rocks at High Temperature: Preliminary Results and Implications for Near-infrared Emissivity of Venus's Surface Allan H. Treiman et al. 2021 PSJ 2:43 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abd546 Low Radio Frequency Observations from the Moon Enabled by NASA Landed Payload Missions Jack O. Burns et al. 2021 PSJ 2:44 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abdfc3 First Comet Observations with NIRSPEC-2 at Keck: Outgassing Sources of Parent Volatiles and Abundances Based on Alternative Taxonomic Compositional Baselines in 46P/Wirtanen Boncho P. Bonev et al. 2021 PSJ 2:45 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abd03c Will the Mars Helicopter Induce Local Martian Atmospheric Breakdown? W. M. Farrell et al. 2021 PSJ 2:46 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abe1c3 Midsummer Atmospheric Changes in Saturn's Northern Hemisphere from the Hubble OPAL Program Amy A. Simon et al. 2021 PSJ 2:47 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abe40f Contemporaneous Multiwavelength and Precovery Observations of the Active Centaur P/2019 LD2 (ATLAS) Theodore Kareta et al. 2021 PSJ 2:48 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abe23d Lithologic Controls on Silicate Weathering Regimes of Temperate Planets Kaustubh Hakim et al. 2021 PSJ 2:49 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abe1b8 Formation Conditions of Titan's and Enceladus's Building Blocks in Saturn's Circumplanetary Disk Sarah E. Anderson et al. 2021 PSJ 2:50 http://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/abe0ba A Noachian Proglacial Paleolake on Mars: Fluvial Activity and Lake Formation within a Closed-source Drainage Basin Crater and Implications for Early Mars Climate Benjamin D. Boatwright and James W. 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