PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 17, Number 9 (February 26, 2023) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Matthew R Perry Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Alex Morgan Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. ESA Announcement of Opportunity for Membership of MMX Science Strategy Teams 2. Abstract Submission Reminder for Apophis T-6 Workshop 3. 4th Dust, Atmosphere, and Plasma Environment of the Moon and Small Bodies 4. The Ancient and Future Brines Conference 5. 12th International Conference of Fluvial Sedimentology 6. Goldschmidt Session 1F: Exoplanet atmospheric characterization, interior-surface-atmosphere interactions, and planetary habitability 7. 2023B NASA Keck Call for Proposals 8. Mars Exploration Science Program Newsletter for February 2023 9. LPSC 2023: New Frontiers 5 Town Hall 10. LPSC 2023: JGR and AGU Publications Community Meeting at LPSC 11. ESA: Opening Head of Science Operations Development 12. Post-doc Position at the Department of Science and Mathematics Education at Umea University 13. Postdoc Position in Laboratory Planetary Science/Astrophysics at UT San Antonio 14. DPS Committee Seeks Secretary for 2023-26 Term 15. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 16. 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 ESA ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERSHIP OF MMX SCIENCE STRATEGY TEAMS The JAXA-led Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission will launch in 2024, investigate Phobos and Deimos, and return material sampled from the surface of Phobos to Earth for scientific analysis. Five dedicated Science Strategy Teams (SSTs) are part of the MMX Science Working Team, and were formed to address a set of science objectives that are derived from the overall mission science goals. The European Space Agency invites proposals for membership of the MMX SSTs, via the following Announcement of Opportunity (AO): https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/mmx-ao-sst-2023 This AO is open to scientists affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States: https://tinyurl.com/mvrmewvk ESA will select up to two members for each of the five SSTs. The appointments are for a renewable term of three years and will be ad personam. Early Career Scientists are specifically encouraged to apply. Proposals in PDF format must be submitted using the submission form on the AO website linked above. Deadline: 22 March 2023, 12:00 (noon) Central European Time. 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 ABSTRACT SUBMISSION REMINDER FOR APOPHIS T-6 WORKSHOP Abstracts are due 23 February 2023 17:00 CST (GMT-6) for the upcoming workshop "Apophis T-6 Years: Knowledge Opportunities for the Science of Planetary Defense". The dates for this virtual-only workshop are 10-12 May, 2023. Abstracts are most highly encouraged focusing on international collaboration opportunities for both Earth-based observations and potential in situ investigations, following the prioritized recommendations of the Apophis Specific Action Team (SAT). Apophis SAT report is available here: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/sbag/documents/Apophis_SAT.pdf Workshop Website: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/apophis2023/ Indication of Interest: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/apophis2023/iofi/ Abstract Submission: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/apophis2023/abstracts/ Inquiries may be directed to Richard Binzel (MIT): rpb at mit.edu 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 4TH DUST, ATMOSPHERE, AND PLASMA ENVIRONMENT OF THE MOON AND SMALL BODIES The 4th Dust, Atmosphere, and Plasma Environment of the Moon and Small Bodies (DAP-2023) will be a three-day workshop from June 5-7, 2023 in Boulder, CO. Abstract submission: March 31, 2023 Registration: May 15, 2023) Workshop website: https://impact.colorado.edu/dap/2023. The DAP-2023 workshop will be hosted by the SSERVI-IMPACT team at the University of Colorado, and will be a forum to - discuss our current understanding of the surface environment of the Moon and other small bodies, - share new results from past and ongoing missions to the moon, airless bodies and comets, and - describe expectations, problems, and solutions for planned future missions to dusty destinations. DAP-2023 will follow the traditions of three previous workshops, LDAP-2010, DAP-2012, and DAP-2017. Best regards, Tobin Munsat, Xu Wang, Mihaly Horanyi, Jan Deca, Addie Dove, and Jorge Nunez DAP-2023 organizers contact: Tobin.Munsat@Colorado.EDU 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 THE ANCIENT AND FUTURE BRINES CONFERENCE The Ancient and Future Brines hybrid conference will be held in Reno, Nevada from May 15-18, 2023, with an optional field trip on May 19. This is the final conference of the Brines Across the Solar System series. More information: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/ancientfuturebrines2023/. The Ancient and Future Brines Conference will focus on integrating diverse fields of study, such as geology, mineralogy, astrobiology, chemistry, planetary science, physics, technology, and engineering. The emphasis for this conference will be the intersections of these fields as they apply to understanding: 1. The formation, location, and potential habitability of ancient brines on early planetary bodies 2. The role of ancient brines in the origins of life and habitable environments 3. The technology involved in the detection and characterization of brines on planetary bodies (both in situ and in returned samples) 4. The technology involved in mitigating brines in the detection and characterization of biosignatures 5. The role and impact of brine systems for in situ resource utilization Abstract submission deadline: March 1, 2023, 5:00 p.m. U.S. CST (GMT-6) Registration information will be posted soon after abstract submissions close. To be added to the mailing list, submit an indication of interest. [Edited for length] 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 12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF FLUVIAL SEDIMENTOLOGY Deadline for abstract submission has been postponed to the March 8, 2023. Please consider submitting an abstract to the session on Planetary fluvial sedimentology and stratigraphy at the International Conference on Fluvial Sedimentology 2023 (2 - 7 July 2023) - Riva del Garda, Italy Visit the conference website for more information: https://www.icfs2023.it [Edited for length] 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 GOLDSCHMIDT SESSION 1F - EXOPLANET ATMOSPHERIC CHARACTERIZATION, INTERIOR-SURFACE-ATMOSPHERE INTERACTIONS, AND PLANETARY HABITABILITY After the detection of more than 5000 exoplanets during the past three decades, new and upcoming advanced telescopes aim to unveil the chemistry of the atmospheres of terrestrial-type exoplanets, potentially including a handful of habitable zone planets. Molecules made of C, H, N, O, and S elements are expected to be the first ones to be detected from the atmosphere of Earth-sized exoplanets. Some key questions are: - How do the surface and interior of a planet affect the atmosphere chemistry? - What are the implications on the origin of life as we know it? This session will address topics on exoplanet atmospheric characterization, interior-surface-atmosphere interactions, and planetary habitability by bringing together planetary and exoplanet scientists specializing in various domains including interior-atmosphere coupling, planetary redox states, ocean-atmosphere interactions, ocean chemistry, atmosphere radiative transfer, thermochemical equilibrium and kinetics, photochemistry, experimental petrology, isotope and chamber studies, volatile cycling, geochemical cycling, habitable zone climates, geodynamics and thermal evolution. Abstract deadline: 1 March, 2023 Conveners: Marie-Luise Steinmeyer (Glove Institute, University of Copenhagen), Sebastian Danielache (Sophia University), Yamila Miguel (Leiden Observatory), Yui Kawashima (RIKEN), Kaustubh Hakim (KU Leuven, Royal Observatory of Belgium) 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 2023B NASA KECK CALL FOR PROPOSALS The NASA Exoplanet Science Institute is soliciting proposals to use NASA's portion of time on the Keck Telescopes for the 2023B observing semester (August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024). Proposals are due by Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 4 pm Pacific. NASA intends the use of the Keck telescopes to be highly strategic in support of on-going space missions and/or high priority, long-term science goals. Proposals are sought to support science goals and missions in all of the following discipline areas: - Our Own Solar System - Exoplanet Exploration - Physics of the Cosmos - Cosmic Origins - Mission Support Proposals in any of these areas are also encouraged Please read the Call for Proposals for complete information, semester highlights, and application guidelines: https://nexsci.caltech.edu/missions/KeckSolicitation/gen-info.shtml Important information on instrument availability can be found here: https://www2.keck.hawaii.edu/observing/instavail.html The opportunity to propose as a Principal Investigator for NASA time on the Keck Telescopes is open to all U.S.-based astronomers (i.e. who have their principal affiliation at a U.S. institution). Investigators from institutions outside of the U.S. may participate as Co-Investigators. Questions: KeckCFP@ipac.caltech.edu 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 MARS EXPLORATION SCIENCE PROGRAM NEWSLETTER FOR FEBRUARY 2023 On behalf of R. Aileen Yingst (MEPAG Chair), Michael Mischna, Brandi Carrier and Jonathan Bapst of the Mars Program Science Office, the February 2023 edition of the Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter can be found attached and on the web at: http://mepag.jpl.nasa.gov. In this newsletter, we continue to update the upcoming conference schedule with postponements, cancellations, and conversions to virtual meetings. We hope everyone remains safe and healthy within these stressful, rapidly evolving, social-isolating times. Please send your Mars community announcements and calendar items for inclusion in the newsletter to Barbara at: Barbara.A.Saltzberg@jpl.nasa.gov 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 [LPSC 2023] NEW FRONTIERS 5 TOWN HALL NASA will host a town hall on the New Frontiers 5 Announcement of Opportunity (NF5 AO) at LPSC. The town hall is a peripheral meeting on the conference schedule and will take place Tuesday, March 14, from 5-6 pm Central Time in the Indian Springs theater at the conference hotel. NASA is particularly interested in gathering community feedback on technology infusion practices at this town hall. After the town hall a summary of the meeting will be posted to the NF5 acquisition page: https://newfrontiers.larc.nasa.gov/NF5/ Questions about the town hall can be sent to Curt Niebur: curt.niebur@nasa.gov. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 [LPSC 2023] JGR AND AGU PUBLICATIONS COMMUNITY MEETING AT LPSC JGR: Planets and AGU Publications are organizing a community meeting at LPSC. Come meet editors of AGU Journals and learn about recent changes in the publishing landscape and submission requirements. When: Thursday 03/16 at 11:10 am Where: Grogan's Mill Agenda: - Presentation of AGU Journals - Open Access options - Open Science and data and software availability requirements - Q&A and open discussion 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 [ESA] OPENING HEAD OF SCIENCE OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT The European Space Agency is opening the position of Head of Science Operations Development at the European Space Astronomy Centre in Madrid, Spain. You will lead the Science Operations Development Division and be responsible for developing the science ground segments of ESA's Directorate of Science's missions. For each mission, the Division is responsible for all activities associated with the pre-launch definition, implementation and verification of science operations, as well as for the successful completion of their in-orbit commissioning and, thereafter, the smooth transfer to the Mission Operations Division. Job Posting: https://tinyurl.com/3pn4hjb6 Deadline March 10, 2023. 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 POST-DOC POSITION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION AT UMEA UNIVERSITY There is an open postdoctoral position in visualization and learning about cognitive and affective effects of visualization of ionospheric data in immersive environments. The position is at the Department of Science and Mathematics Education at Umea University but in close collaboration with the Space Physics Group at the Department of Physics and the EISCAT's headquarters in Kiruna. Job Posting: https://tinyurl.com/2p8humbm The application closing date is March 15, 2023. Please spread the word among your colleagues and potential postdoc candidates! For more information, please contact: Madelen Bodin: phone +46 90 786 9592 Maria Hamrin: maria.hamrin@space.umu.se 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 POSTDOC POSITION IN LABORATORY PLANETARY SCIENCE/ASTROPHYSICS AT UT SAN ANTONIO We are hiring a postdoc in laboratory planetary science/astrophysics at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Department of Physics and Astronomy. The postdoc would work with Assistant Professor Dr. Xinting Yu on performing material characterization using a newly-constructed Planetary Material Characterization Facility at UTSA. The successful applicant would have the opportunity to work with a range of material characterization instrumentation, including but not limited to nanoindentation, ellipsometry, and atomic force microscopy, work on projects to characterize various properties of planetary materials such as aerosol analogs, field samples, meteorites, regolith analogs, return samples. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/yc5y6yuz To apply for the position: https://tinyurl.com/2p6phmjc Closing date for applications: 27 March, 2023 Please contact Xinting Yu (xinting.yu@utsa.edu) for any questions. 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 DPS COMMITTEE SEEKS SECRETARY FOR 2023-26 TERM Maria Womack is completing her 3-year term as DPS Secretary in October 2023, and the DPS committee is looking for a replacement. The duties of the Secretary are to write up the minutes of all meetings, distribute the newsletter to the membership, prepare an annual membership report, maintain various records and documents, conduct the annual election, prepare prize certificates and citations, and oversee by-law changes. A complete list of officer responsibilities can be found here: https://dps.aas.org/leadership/officer-responsibilities The nominal term of the DPS Secretary is three years, and if desired, the position can be extended to a second three-year term, pending approval by the DPS Committee. Those interested in the position should send an e-mail to DPS Chair Catherine Neish (DPS.Chair@aas.org) by March 23 with their CV and a short statement describing their interest in the position. To be eligible, applicants must be Full members of the DPS. The DPS Committee will evaluate the applications, and appoint a new Secretary prior to the October meeting, when the new term begins. Note that funds are available for one DPS Committee officer to attend the yearly meeting, depending on financial need. 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Note: Most face-to-face meetings going forward will have online components. 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