PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 16, Number 25 (June 19, 2022) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Alex Morgan Co-Editors: Georgiana Kramer, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. [NASA] SMD: Delay in DYNAMIC AO Release 2. NASA JPL Job Opening: Research Scientist, Planetary Geosciences 3. BepiColombo Science Operations Scientist Position at ESA 4. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 5. 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] SMD: DELAY IN DYNAMIC AO RELEASE NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is delaying the release of the draft Dynamical Neutral Atmosphere-Ionosphere Coupling (DYNAMIC) mission solicitation due to reduced budget availability anticipated at this time. Further information specific to DYNAMIC will be posted on the Acquisition Homepage as it becomes available: https://soma.larc.nasa.gov/STP/DYNAMIC/ NASA has not approved the issuance of the DYNAMIC AO and this notification does not obligate NASA to issue the AO and solicit proposals. Any costs incurred by prospective investigators in preparing submissions in response to a DYNAMIC AO are incurred completely at the submitter's own risk. Any questions about the DYNAMIC delay should be directed via email only using subject line "DYNAMIC NNH22ZDA004L" to: Dr. Jared Leisner, Solar Terrestrial Probes Program Lead Program Scientist, Heliophysics Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA, Washington, DC 20546; jared.s.leisner@nasa.gov. Depending on the nature of the question(s)/comments, NASA may respond on an individual basis by email or may post responses at the Q&A section of DYNAMIC Acquisition Homepage. The anonymity of persons/institutions who submit questions/comments will be preserved. [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 JPL JOB OPENING: RESEARCH SCIENTIST, PLANETARY GEOSCIENCES The Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, invites applications for a new research position in the Planetary Geosciences Group. The successful candidate will support the Europa Clipper mission by providing expertise in icy satellite geological mapping, analysis, and interpretation as well as expertise in surface landform distribution and identification. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop an independently funded research program. Opportunities exist for participation in ongoing and future space missions. This position requires the following qualifications: - PhD in planetary geology, or a related field. - Peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals - Demonstrated professional reputation as a productive researcher The following qualifications are preferred: - Experience with icy satellite structural analysis and interpretation. - Experience in geological mapping, and landform analysis and interpretation. - Familiarity with the Europa Clipper mission. - Experience in mission formulation and concept development, particularly in relation to outer Solar System exploration. - Experience on active planetary missions. - Experience obtaining grant funding. To view the full description and apply, visit: https://tinyurl.com/JPLScientist Applications received by July 4, 2022 will receive full consideration. [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 BEPICOLOMBO SCIENCE OPERATIONS SCIENTIST POSITION AT ESA Closing Date: 19 July 2022 Vacancy Type: Permanent Location: ESAC, Villanueva de la Canada, Spain As Science Operations Scientist you will be part of the BepiColombo Science Operations Centre reporting to the BepiColombo Mission Manager and will coordinate the science planning activities throughout the various mission phases. In particular, you will be the main scientific interface for science operations with the BepiColombo stakeholders in the science community, ensuring that their science goals are properly translated into operational requirements, and fulfilled throughout the implementation and execution of the mission's science operations. In addition to the above duties, you are expected to continue to carry out research in planetary sciences and actively contribute to the scientific life of the Department. A PhD in planetary sciences, astronomy or physics is required for this post. Please see the job listing for additional information: https://tinyurl.com/ESAScienceOps The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these is required. Knowledge of another Member State language would be an asset. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of select countries. [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 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS No new meetings. [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] 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 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org The Influence of Surface Binding Energy on Sputtering in Models of the Sodium Exosphere of Mercury Rosemary M. Killen et al. 2022 PSJ 3:139 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac67de Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART): Structural and Dynamic Interactions between Asteroidal Elements of Binary Asteroid (65803) Didymos Masatoshi Hirabayashi et al. 2022 PSJ 3:140 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac6eff The Possible Formation of Jupiter from Supersolar Gas Artyom Aguichine et al. 2022 PSJ 3:141 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ac6bf1 Exploring the Shallow Subsurface of Mars with the Ma_MISS Spectrometer on the ExoMars Rover Rosalind Franklin M. C. 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