PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 15, Number 52 (December 19, 2021) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Georgiana Kramer Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Alex Morgan Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. [NASA] ROSES-21: Planetary Science Enabling Facilities Program Deferred to 2022 2. [NASA] New Opportunity in ROSES: OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis Participating Scientist Program 3. [NASA] Planetary Data Ecosystem Chief Scientist 4. [NASA] KSC BPS Senior Scientist Position is Open 5. AbSciCon 2022 Session: Atmospheric Escape and Evolution at Terrestrial Planets 6. ExMAG Call for Applications for 2022 Membership 7. Steve Fossett Postdoctoral Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis 8. Call for a Medium-Size and a Fast Mission Opportunity in ESA's Science Programme 9. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 10. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers 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 [NASA] ROSES-21: PLANETARY SCIENCE ENABLING FACILITIES PROGRAM DEFERRED TO 2022 Program element C.17 the Planetary Science Enabling Facilities (PSEF) Program allows proposals for experimental and analytical facilities to be made available to the community that does research under the programs supported by the Planetary Science Division in the Science Mission Directorate of NASA. Proposals must clearly articulate the scientific value of the research facilities that would be made available, as well as demonstrate that there is a significant need and user base for the facility within the community. ROSES-2021 Amendment 57 announces that C.17 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities (PSEF), which was TBD, will not be solicited in ROSES-2021. However, it will be solicited in ROSES-2022. More information at: https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2021 Questions concerning C.17 PSEF may be directed to Aaron Burton at aaron.burton@nasa.gov. [Edited for length] 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 [NASA] NEW OPPORTUNITY IN ROSES: OSIRIS-REX SAMPLE ANALYSIS PARTICIPATING SCIENTIST PROGRAM The objective of C.30 the OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis Participating Scientist Program (ORSA-PSP) is to enhance the scientific return during the sample analysis operational phase of the OSIRIS-REx mission by expanding participation in the mission through new investigations that broaden and/or complement existing investigations. Work solicited by this program element would enhance, augment, or complement planned mission activities during the sample-analysis phase of the mission. ROSES-2021 Amendment 60 presents a new Opportunity in ROSES-2021 with the release of Program Element, C.30 ORSA-PSP. The due dates are TBD until all of the critical supporting documents are available for download on the NSPIRES page for this program element. Once that occurs, the due dates for proposals will be released via Amendment to ROSES. The Step-2 proposal due date will be no fewer than 90 days from the announcement of the posting of the final critical supporting document(s). More information at: https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2021 Questions concerning C.30 ORSA-PSP may be directed to Jeffrey N. Grossman at HQ-OREXPSP@mail.nasa.gov. [Edited for length] 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 [NASA] PLANETARY DATA ECOSYSTEM CHIEF SCIENTIST NASA's Planetary Science Division is pleased to report the recently competed selection of Dr. Moses Milazzo as its first Planetary Data Ecosystem Chief Scientist. Dr. Milazzo is tasked with refining and communicating with NASA the concerns of the greater planetary community. These concerns were recently reported in the Planetary Data Ecosystem Independent Review Board report (PDE IRB): https://tinyurl.com/29r9djz4 The objectives of the PDE IRB report are to enable the strategic development of the Planetary Data Ecosystem and to improve the preservation, access, and usability of planetary data. 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 [NASA] KSC BPS SENIOR SCIENTIST POSITION IS OPEN The Utilization and Life Sciences Office (UBA00) at the Kennedy Space Center is seeking a mid-to-high level Senior Scientist who will serve as an expert consultant with responsibility for NASA Biological and Physical Sciences Division strategic and tactical vision and planning for fundamental and applied plant-related research for ground, microgravity, lunar and Mars platforms. Includes providing expert scientific leadership for the formulation and execution of all aspects of this program. Please feel free to pass this along to others as we have been trying to cast a wide net with this announcement. Thank you. This position is open to all U.S. citizens https://www.usajobs.gov/job/627050200 KSC-22-DE-11319184-JMK 1 vacancy AST, Life Sciences Research, GS-0401-15 Open: 12/16/2021 Close: 12/20/2021 Location: UBA00 POC: NASA Shared Services Center, (877) 677-2123 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 ABSCICON 2022 SESSION: ATMOSPHERIC ESCAPE AND EVOLUTION AT TERRESTRIAL PLANETS Abstract submission: January 19 https://agu.confex.com/agu/abscicon21/prelim.cgi/Session/141161 Atmospheric composition is a key aspect of a planet's habitability. However, the present-day composition tells only a fraction of the story of a planet's atmosphere and, given the large timescales involved in the evolution of planetary conditions and a possible biosphere, it is necessary to understand the evolution of an atmosphere through time in order to understand the past history of ambient conditions necessary to harbor life. Furthermore, understanding the atmospheric escape processes in present-day atmospheres provides an important insight not only into the future of these planets, but also serve as proxies to understand the evolution of exoplanetary atmospheres by informing atmospheric models. This session invites contributions that use models and data to understand the evolution of past, present and future atmospheres, as well as the description of measurement ideas and mission concepts to address these important questions. Conveners: Leonardo Regoli, Tom Nordheim, David Brain, Chuanfei Dong 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 EXMAG CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2022 MEMBERSHIP The Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (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. ExMAG is seeking applications for volunteers to serve on the regular committee, Secretary, Exploration Hardware, Lunar Subcommittee, and Microparticle subcommittee. Applications are due January 14 for three-year appointments starting in early 2022. All applications will be normalized to career stage and ExMAG strives to include many voices. The full call, including position descriptions and application instructions, may be found at: https://tinyurl.com/2p8522j5 Questions may be directed to ExMAG.community@gmail.com. 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 STEVE FOSSETT POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in Saint Louis invites applications for the Steve Fossett Postdoctoral Fellowship. This award is for a one-year period, and may be extended to a second year. The annual salary is $70,000 with additional research funds of $6,000 per year. The appointment is anticipated to begin on or around July 1, 2022. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Earth, planetary, or climate science or a related field is required at the time of appointment. The ideal candidate will have trans-disciplinary interests, and will interact scientifically with a broad spectrum of the Department's members. Application Instructions: Please include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae (including full publication list), a two- to four-page statement of research interests, and the names and contact information for three references at: https://apply.interfolio.com/99868 Inquiries about the position should be directed to Prof. William McKinnon (mckinnon@wustl.edu). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Priority will be given to applications received by January 30, 2022. [Edited for length] 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 CALL FOR A MEDIUM-SIZE AND A FAST MISSION OPPORTUNITY IN ESA'S SCIENCE PROGRAMME The ESA Director of Science solicits the scientific community in ESA's Member States for proposals for both a "Fast" mission opportunity (to be launched in the 2030-2031 timeframe) and for a Medium mission opportunity (to be launched around 2037). The new long-term scientific plan - Voyage 2050 - for the Science Programme of the European Space Agency (ESA), has been issued in June 2021, following a broad consultation of the scientific community and a peer review process, with final recommendations issued by an independent scientific Senior Committee. The plan includes three Large (L) missions in selected science themes (Moons of the Giant Planets, From Temperate Exoplanets to the Milky Way, and New Physical Probes of the Early Universe) and a set of Medium (M) and Fast (F) missions. The definition of the F and M space missions is based on a competitive, peer-reviewed selection process. Even though the Voyage 2050 plan identifies a set of possible themes for the Medium missions, proposals in all fields of space science will be considered, with no prejudice. Full details at: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/call-for-missions-2021/ 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 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html May 11-13, 2022 Apophis T-7 Years Workshop: Knowledge Opportunities for the Science of Planetary Defense https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/apophis2022/ 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.] 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Theory of Figures to the Seventh Order and the Interiors of Jupiter and Saturn N. Nettelmann et al. 2021 PSJ 2:241 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac390a Libration-induced Orbit Period Variations Following the DART Impact Alex J. 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