PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 17, Number 55 (December 17, 2023) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Alex Morgan Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Matthew R Perry Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. Visiting Lecturer in Astronomy at Mount Holyoke College 2. LPI Accepting Applications for the Ryder Postdoctoral Fellowship 3. UTSA-SwRI Space Physics Graduate Program: Fall 2024 Application Deadline - January 1, 2024 4. Lecturer/Reader in Robotic Systems, University of Edinburgh, School of Informatics 5. Special Issue on Secondary Minerals in Planetary Exploration: Frontiers Astronomy and Space Sciences 6. Life Special Issue: Stable Isotope Geochemistry for Future Planetary Exploration and the Search for Life beyond Earth 7. Geospatial Scientist Position With Jacobs/CMS at NASA-JSC 8. Postdoctoral Opportunity in Atmospheric Escape Science 9. [NASA] PDS: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Data Release 56 10. [NASA] ROSES-23 Amendment 69: F.21 Artemis Deployed Instruments Program - Second Crewed Landing Deferred to ROSES-24 11. [NASA] Call for Peer Reviewers: MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity 12. EGU2024 Session PS4.1: Evolving Heliophysics - Unresolved Questions Across the Solar System 13. EGU2024 Session PS5.3: The State-of-the-art of Modeling Tidal Interactions in Rocky Planets 14. EGU2024 Session PS5.2: Characterizing the Diversity of Sub-Neptunes, Super-Earths, and Rocky Worlds 15. AOGS Session PS21: Geology, Geophysics, and Habitability in Our Solar System 16. AbSciCon Session: The Whole Package - In Situ Sample Preparation and Instrumentation to Seek Life, its Precursors, and Context on Ocean Worlds 17. AbSciCon 2024 Session: Planetary Evolution via Atmospheric Escape - Synergy Between Studies of Solar System and Exoplanets 18. Terrestrial Analogues for Solar System Studies Workshop in Milos, Greece 19. Last Call: 2023 Planetary Science Mental Health Survey 20. Don't Delete, Complete: AGU Planetary Sciences Section Membership Survey reminder 21. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 22. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers Commercial Announcements: C1: Register for the Outer Space Newsletter 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 VISITING LECTURER IN ASTRONOMY AT MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a two-year, full-time visiting lecturer position in planetary science beginning Fall 2024 in Astronomy. Teaching responsibilities will be five courses in some combination of introductory solar systems, planetary science, and advanced seminar courses. Mount Holyoke College, located in South Hadley, Massachusetts, is an active member of the Five College Astronomy Department, which provides multiple opportunities for research collaborations. The successful candidate must be dedicated to undergraduate education and enjoy working with students. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. Include a letter of interest, CV, and statements covering (1) research interests, (2) teaching philosophy, (3) the mentoring of a diverse student body, and (4) contact information for three references. Applications must be made online at: http://careers.mtholyoke.edu Review will begin on January 2 2024. 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 LPI ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE RYDER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP The Universities Space Research Association's Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, Texas, invites applications for the Graham Ryder Postdoctoral Fellowship, which honors the accomplishments and legacy of Dr. Graham Ryder. Dr. Ryder was a world-recognized authority on lunar samples and the history of the Moon and was a Staff Scientist at the LPI for nearly 20 years. Applicants for this position should have (or should be received within 6 months) a Ph.D. in a planetary science, geoscience, and/or a related space sciences field, and a strong publication record. Ryder Fellows are expected to define their own research direction and foci within the planetary sciences, with an emphasis in lunar petrology and geology. For more information, visit: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/science/positions-available/#graham 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 UTSA-SWRI SPACE PHYSICS GRADUATE PROGRAM: FALL 2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JANARY 1, 2024 The PhD application deadline for a Fall 2024 start in the joint Space Physics graduate program between the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is fast approaching (January 1, 2024). PhD research projects associated with the Europa Clipper, Juno, JWST, HST, LRO, MMS, BepiColombo, Solar Orbiter, JUICE, and Parker Solar Probe missions are available. We encourage those interested in pursuing graduate studies in Space Physics, Planetary Science, or Astrophysics to apply. Start your application here: https://utsa2024.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login UTSA-SwRI Joint Program: https://grad.space.swri.edu UTSA Physics Department: https://www.utsa.edu/physics/ Contact Rob Ebert (robert.ebert@swri.org) or Angela Rihn (angela.rihn@swri.og) for more information. 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 LECTURER/READER IN ROBOTIC SYSTEMS, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH, SCHOOL OF INFORMATICS Application Deadline: 15 January 2024. Further information at: https://tinyurl.com/23tfwvvp 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 FRONTIERS ASTRONOMY AND SPACE SCIENCES SPECIAL ISSUE: SECONDARY MINERALS IN PLANETARY EXPLORATION A new Special Issue of Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Science on the topic of "Secondary Minerals in the Solar System: Mars and Beyond" is open for submissions. The scope includes the study of secondary minerals across various celestial bodies, enabling comparison and contrast of the geological processes and histories of these objects. The Special Issue aims to discuss the formation of sulfides, sulfates, carbonates and clays in contexts like Enceladus, Europa, Titan, Venus, or Mars, where the crystallization processes may significantly differ from Earth. Further details are at: https://tinyurl.com/4jbm6s7p Contributions (original research papers, commentaries, or review papers) are welcome on topics including: - Spectral data from orbital probes and field data collected by Mars rovers - Terrestrial analogs - Geochemical modeling (specifically those based on kinetic approaches) - Laboratory experiments performed using specially developed devices - Novel analyses of the experimental data provided by the Mars rovers, with a particular focus on Curiosity and Perseverance. Manuscript Summary Submission deadline: January 31, 2024 Paper Submission deadline: July 1, 2024 Best regards, Elisabeth Losa-Adams, Carolina Gil-Lozano, Luis Gago-Duport, Alfonso F. Davila, and Alberto G. FairEn (Special Issue Editors) [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 LIFE SPECIAL ISSUE: STABLE ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY FOR FUTURE PLANETARY EXPLORATION AND THE SEARCH FOR LIFE BEYOND EARTH This Life Special Issue explores the role that stable isotopes can play in the investigation and characterization of potentially habitable environments in both our Solar System and in exoplanetary systems. The 2022 Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey highlighted both in situ measurements and laboratory analyses of returned samples as high priorities for the coming decade; isotope analyses were called out as key measurements in many of these investigations. We are soliciting original research contributions from experimentalists, analysts, modelers, observers, and in situ flight instrument developers. We particularly encourage those who are pioneering new techniques in stable isotope geo- and cosmochemistry for the interrogation of extraterrestrial organics to consider submitting manuscripts. We also strongly encourage contributions that focus broadly on the characterization of the stable isotope compositions of a planetary body's inventory of inorganic volatiles and products of abiotic organic synthesis. We are not soliciting mission concept papers in this call. More information is at the website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/life/special_issues/X4WXAY0M38 Prof. John M. Eiler, Caltech Dr. Amy E. Hofmann, JPL/Caltech Guest Editors [Edited for length] 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 GEOSPATIAL SCIENTIST POSITION WITH JACOBS/CMS AT NASA-JSC The Geospatial Scientist will: - Employ GIS and remote sensing techniques to Earth, Moon, and other planetary image data in support of International Space Station (ISS) and Artemis missions - Provide science services and technology products to a range of human exploration organizations including Gateway, Orion, the lander/ascent systems, spacesuits, EVA, and ISS - Interact with scientists, engineers, and managers in a highly dynamic and occasionally time critical environment at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) - Develop funding proposals for submission to relevant scientific and technology grant solicitations opportunities - And more... Details: https://jacobs.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=ADV0007WW For more information on Jacobs' partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit: https://www.wehavespaceforyou.com 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 POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITY IN ATMOSPHERIC ESCAPE SCIENCE We seek a postdoc to join the "Retention of Habitable Atmospheres in Planetary Systems" (RHAPS) project, funded by NASA's Interdisciplinary Consortia for Astrobiology Research. The position is at LASP at CU Boulder, but the successful candidate will spend 50% of their time interacting with team member Alex Glocer from NASA GSFC to work with planetary ionosphere, thermosphere, and outflow models. Occasional travel to NASA GSFC will be required. The remaining 50% of their time will be spent interacting with any of the RHAPS team members at LASP and CU (Dave Brain, Mike Chaffin, Kevin France, Aimee Merkel, Zach Berta-Thompson, Bill Peterson, Robin Ramstad) to pursue research relevant to the RHAPS objectives. These objectives include: - Determining stellar inputs for atmospheric escape - Modeling upper atmospheric reservoirs for escape - Modeling escape processes - Comparing models with relevant observations of escape - Making model results accessible via a web interface - Using model results to estimate atmospheric lifetimes and make predictions for future observations of exoplanets. Applications are due January 15. More information can be found at: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=53331 Or contact david.brain@lasp.colorado.edu 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 [NASA] PDS: LUNAR RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER DATA RELEASE 56 The NASA Planetary Data System announces Release 56 of data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter mission. This release contains raw, calibrated, and derived data products covering the nominal time period from June 15 through September 14, 2023. Some instrument teams are delivering more recent data. The data are archived at various PDS nodes. - CRaTER at the PPI Node - Diviner at the Geosciences Node - LAMP at the Cartography and Imaging Sciences Node - LEND at the Geosciences Node - LOLA at the Geosciences Node - LROC at the LROC Data Node - Mini-RF at the Geosciences Node - Radio Science at the Geosciences Node - SPICE at the NAIF Node The data may be accessed from https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/lro/ Or for a dataset-oriented perspective: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20231215.shtml 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 [NASA] ROSES-23 AMENDMENT 69: F.21 ARTEMIS DEPLOYED INSTRUMENTS PROGRAM - SECOND CREWED LANDING DEFERRED TO ROSES-24 The Artemis Deployed Instruments Program solicits proposals for instruments to be deployed on the lunar surface during the second crewed lunar south polar landing. Deployed instruments will consist of autonomous instrument packages installed on the lunar surface, either robotically or by astronauts during extravehicular activities. These science packages will enable a variety of geophysical and environmental investigations. Some measurements from deployed instruments may reduce risks to astronauts in addition to their intrinsic scientific value. These proposed instruments must be capable of addressing one or more scientific objectives: - Understanding planetary processes - Understanding the character and origin of lunar polar volatiles - Interpreting the impact history of the Earth-Moon system - Revealing the record of the ancient Sun and our astronomical environment - Observing the universe and the local space environment from a unique location - Conducting experimental science in the lunar environment - Investigating and mitigating exploration risks F.21, which was TBD, will not be solicited this year. NASA anticipates that it will be solicited in ROSES-2024. https://tinyurl.com/yras25v2 Questions may be directed to Ryan Watkins and Amanda Nahm at HQ-ArtemisInstruments@mail.nasa.gov. [Edited for length] 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 [NASA] CALL FOR PEER REVIEWERS: MUREP INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY NASA is seeking persons willing to serve as peer reviewers for the Engagement Opportunities in NASA STEM 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity: Appendix 9 - MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO). Information about the opportunity, proposal requirements and evaluation criteria can be found on the MIRO page in NSPIRES: https://tinyurl.com/bdhcmnr8 The peer review process is completed in two stages: 1. The online review is scheduled for February 28 - March 8, 2024 Every effort will be made to assign no more than 5 proposals per online reviewer. Non-civil servant online reviewers will receive $75 for each proposal review completed and submitted in NSPIRES prior to the close of the review period. 2. The virtual panel review is scheduled for March 27 - 29, 2024 The duration of the panel might change depending on the number of proposals being reviewed, but for scheduling purposes, plan on a full-day commitment for all three days. Non-civil servant panelists will receive a $200/per day honorarium. If you are interested in serving as a virtual online reviewer and/or panelist, please register here by January 5, 2024: https://forms.gle/VEnWKPm8ygTxMfPB8 [Edited for length] 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 EGU2024 SESSION PS4.1: EVOLVING HELIOPHYSICS - UNRESOLVED QUESTIONS ACROSS THE SOLAR SYSTEM The Heliosphere, a dynamic region of space influenced by the Sun's magnetic and solar wind activity, presents a myriad of open questions and challenges for researchers. From the innermost planets to the outer reaches of the Solar System, numerous unresolved problems persist in the field of heliophysics. Our proposed session seeks to foster a comprehensive discussion on the future Heliophysics research and the outstanding questions that persist throughout the Heliosphere. By convening space physics experts across multiple disciplines, we aim to have fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the broader Heliophysical landscape. We invite contributions that highlight unresolved scientific problems in the field of space plasma physics across our entire Solar System. Authors are encouraged to present ideas for novel spaceborne and ground-based observations, innovative modeling approaches, and novel data analysis methodologies. Early Career Scientists and established experts alike from the global Heliophysics community are invited to actively engage in this collaborative exploration of our Solar System's dynamic and interconnected Heliophysical environment. The deadline for abstract submission is 13:00 CET, 10 January 2024. https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU24/session/48095 [Edited for length] 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 EGU2024 SESSION PS5.3: THE STATE-OF-THE-ART OF MODELING TIDAL INTERACTIONS IN ROCKY PLANETS EGU will be held in Vienna on 14-19 April 2024. Deadline for abstract submission: 10 January 2024, 13:00 CET. Despite the ubiquitous nature of tidal interactions in the Solar System and beyond, underlying physical processes and classically-used tidal models are still poorly constrained. The relatively small and slow reciprocal tidal effects accumulate to cause significant signatures among the tidal players: orbital and rotational dynamical variations, periodic bodily deformations, heating and energy dissipation, and climatic effects. As such, a deeper understanding of both fluid and solid tidal phenomena, along with a macroscopic view on the observational end, and a discussion on the mathematical framework and numerical implementation of different tidal models are required. This session aims to bring together both Solar System and exo-planetary scientists into a cohesive discussion on multidisciplinary aspects of tidal interactions, be it solid, oceanic, or atmospheric, and their various rich signatures. https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU24/session/48159 Hope to see you in Vienna! Mohammad Farhat, Pierre Auclair-Desrotour, Emeline Bolmont, Gabriel Tobie, & Alexandre Correia 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 EGU2024 SESSION PS5.2: CHARACTERIZING THE DIVERSITY OF SUB-NEPTUNES, SUPER-EARTHS, AND ROCKY WORLDS April 14-19, 2024 Vienna, Austria. Deadline: 10 January 2024 With over 5,000 exoplanets discovered to date, exoplanet science is in an observational revolution as large-aperture telescopes like JWST and the upcoming ground-based ELT will allow us to characterize the diversity of planetary systems in our galaxy. Based on our current understanding, the most common types of planets are sub-Neptunes and super-Earths, planets with masses in between those of Earth and Neptune, for which we have no analog in our Solar System. However, as instrument sensitivity increases, we will be able to determine if low-mass, rocky worlds may instead be the most abundant type of planet. Sub-Neptune, super-Earth and rocky exoplanets are all expected to be diverse in terms of their compositions, system architectures, interior dynamics and the relationship between their interiors and atmospheres. In this session, we invite contributions spanning observational, theoretical and experimental research that seeks to improve our understanding of these worlds. For more information and to submit abstracts: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU24/session/48152 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 AOGS SESSION PS21: GEOLOGY, GEOPHYSICS, AND HABITABILITY IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM Please find below the details on our session that we are organizing for AOGS 2024, to be held in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea, in June 23-28, 2024. https://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2024/public.asp?page=home.asp Submit your abstracts and apply for funding support by 2 January 2024. The surfaces of the terrestrial planets and their satellites have been largely shaped through geological processes. Extreme conditions on outer Solar System bodies (Jovian, Saturnian, ice giant satellites etc.) result in different types of exogenic and endogenic features. Fracturing and faulting processes mainly affect minor bodies such as asteroids and small moons, where volcanism and tectonism have not played an important role. We invite contributions that cover a wide range of topics including geomorphology and composition of volcanic deposits, edifices, and plumes, volcano-induced deformation and edifice growth and collapse to tectonic structures, faulting and fracturing processes, crustal stress and strain analysis, cryovolcanism, fluvial and aeolian features, and any study related to planetary endogenic and exogenic processes. Furthermore, interior-surface-atmosphere interaction studies, comparative/terrestrial analogues and astrobiology/habitability studies are welcome. Dr. Anezina Solomonidou (Hellenic Space Center, Greece) Dr. Rosaly Lopes (JPL, Caltech, USA) Dr. Florian M. Schwandner (NASA Ames, USA) 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 ABSCICON SESSION: THE WHOLE PACKAGE - IN SITU SAMPLE PREPARATION AND INSTRUMENTATION TO SEEK LIFE, ITS PRECURSORS, AND CONTEXT ON OCEAN WORLDS Previous missions have revealed a host of potentially habitable environments on Ocean Worlds. The next step in the search for life, complex abiotic organic chemistry, and habitability, will be to perform surface and subsurface in situ investigations. Astrobiologically-relevant materials including organics may be present on these worlds at very low concentrations, driving the need for specialized sample handling, enrichment and preparation techniques, and/or extremely sensitive measurements. Missions will also perform critical geophysical and geochemical investigations of the moons' internal structures and composition, and will conduct ground truth observations to site-select and verify remote sensing datasets. Additional challenges include strict planetary protection constraints, limited communication intervals, and operation in harsh environments with stringent mass, power, and volume limits. This session welcomes abstracts that highlight measurement requirements, laboratory techniques, and instruments and technologies under development to address these challenges and enable detection/characterization of biosignatures, context measurements, and assessments of habitability at Ocean Worlds. Abstracts due January 10, 2024, and can be submitted here: https://agu.confex.com/agu/abscicon24/prelim.cgi/Session/215710 Conveners: Kate Craft (Kate.Craft@jhuapl.edu), Tessa Van Volkenburg, Chris Bradburne 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 ABSCICON 2024 SESSION: PLANETARY EVOLUTION VIA ATMOSPHERIC ESCAPE - SYNERGY BETWEEN STUDIES OF SOLAR SYSTEM AND EXOPLANETS Atmospheric escape is a key control on planetary evolution and habitability. We invite contributions leveraging synergies between Solar System and exoplanet studies, including modeling, observations, and data analysis. Studies of specific objects (Mars, Venus, Earth, hot Jupiters, terrestrial exoplanets, etc.) are also encouraged if presented in the context of better understanding atmospheric escape in general. The fast pace of recent progress in the study of atmospheric evolution via escape cries out for new channels to catalyze knowledge exchange and discovery. Join us! https://agu.confex.com/agu/abscicon24/prelim.cgi/Session/215403 Conveners: Mike Chaffin (primary liaison, LASP), Leonardo Regoli (APL), Tom Nordheim (JPL), Kevin France (LASP) Abstract Deadline: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 AbSciCon 2024 will take place in Providence, RI, USA and online on May 5-10, 2024 18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18 TERRESTRIAL ANALOGUES FOR SOLAR SYSTEM STUDIES WORKSHOP IN MILOS, GREECE We are delighted to host a 4-day workshop dedicated to terrestrial analogues for extraterrestrial studies in the Greek volcanic island of Milos. 3-6 June 2024 at the Milos Conference Center Our workshop aims to bring together planetary scientists from all over the world including students and early career scientists in a location of great relevance for planetary geologic topics - the island of Milos in Greece. This region has experienced young volcanism and tectonism (Mars, Venus, Pluto), has undergone atmospheric shaping of volcanic deposits, and carving into yardangs (Mars, Titan, Venus, Pluto), and has current hydrothermal and fumarolic activity (Venus, Io, exoplanets). The workshop will offer a combination of lectures, scientific discussions and field trips, with a central focus around the field. There is no registration fee and financial support will be offered to 10 students/early career scientists. - RSVP by the end of 2023 (non-binding/limited capacity) - Registration deadline: March 1, 2024 - Abstract submission deadline: March 15, 2024 Feel free to share this announcement! Organizer: Hellenic Space Center Sponsors: EGU, Europlanet Society For queries please contact: - Anezina Solomonidou anezina.solomonidou@hsc.gov.gr - Stamatios Xydous stxydous@aua.gr - Nantia Moutsouroufi konstantina.moutsouroufi@hsc.gov.gr https://sites.google.com/view/milosanaloguesworkshop/home 19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19-19 LAST CALL: 2023 PLANETARY SCIENCE MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY We would like to invite those associated with the planetary science field to participate in our mental health survey of the planetary science community. Mental health is an important issue to the general population and even in the science community. With this awareness, we are surveying our planetary science community to have a better understanding of how it is doing in terms of stress, depression, and anxiety as well as the factors contributing to people's symptoms. If you decide to participate, please follow the link below. The survey takes about 10-15 minutes and the information generated will be anonymous. We appreciate you giving us your valuable time to be involved in this important matter. If possible, we ask that you send this survey to people within your institution, department, and colleagues who are also a part of the planetary science community so that we can ensure that everyone is included and heard. https://forms.gle/sHDmdEPE51uNCsTZ6 If you have any other questions or concerns, you can contact: Dr. David Trang at dtrang@hawaii.edu. 20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20-20 DON'T DELETE, COMPLETE: AGU PLANETARY SCIENCES SECTION MEMBERSHIP SURVEY REMINDER The AGU Planetary Sciences Section is soliciting feedback to evaluate how the Section is working for its members, and how planetary sciences fit within AGU and the its new Strategic Plan generally. You can access the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/AGUPSSurvey Your feedback and input is important! Thank you for completing the survey. The AGU Planetary Sciences Section Executive Committee 21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21-21 PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS Note: Most face-to-face meetings going forward will have online components. Check their websites for details. Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html April 2-4, 2024 Integrating Ocean Drilling and NASA Science: A Workshop to Explore Missions to Planet Earth https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/oceandrilling2024/ Washington, DC April 11-13, 2024 Direct Imaging & Characterization of Exoplanets in the ELT Era https://www.lbto.org/exo24/ Tucson, AZ May 14-16, 2024 PLATO Planetary Systems - Formation to Observed Architectures https://indico.ict.inaf.it/event/2702/ Catania, Italy May 20-23, 2024 Rare Gems in Big Data https://noirlab.edu/science/events/websites/rare-gems-2024 Tucson, AZ May 26-31, 2024 Japan Geoscience Union Meeting https://www.jpgu.org/meeting_e2024/ Chiba, Japan June 3-6, 2024 Terrestrial Analogues for Solar System Studies Workshop https://sites.google.com/view/milosanaloguesworkshop/home Milos, Greece June 11-13, 2024 GRAVITY+ Workshop: Impact on Star and Planet Formation https://gravity-plus-yso2024.sciencesconf.org/ Grenoble, France July 26, 2024 MEPAG Hybrid Meeting #41 https://www.lpi.usra.edu/mepag/meetings/mepagjuly2024/ Pasadena, 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.] 22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22-22 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access Papers Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Impact Crater Databases for Pluto and Charon, Version 2 Stuart J. 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