Editor: Mark V. Sykes
Co-Editors: Matthew R Perry, Alex Morgan
Email: pen_editor@psi.edu
X: @pen2tweets
Bluesky: @planetarynews.bsky.social

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1. Call for Papers: Pioneering Mars Exploration - Science
   & Technological Priorities for First Human Missions
2. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme
3. High-Resolution Imager Replacement (HIREP) Measurement Definition
   Team
4. Special Issue: Worlds of the Solar System
5. [NASA] Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI)
   Cooperative Agreement Notice Final Text and Due Dates
6. [DPS-58] Program is Live Online
7. [DPS-58] Dependent Care Applications
8. [DPS-58] Volunteers are Solicited
9. [DPS-58] Field Trip at DPS-58 Meeting
10. [DPS-58] Conference Lodging
11. [DPS-58] Information for Exhibitors and Sponsors
12. DPS Seeks a New Secretary
13. DPS Seeks a New Education Subcommittee Chair
14. ExMAG Community Survey and Executive Committee Positions
15. ABC International Symposium - Bridging Astronomy and Biology:
    Spectral Footprints of Life Beyond Earth
16. 8th Mars Atmosphere Modelling and Observations International
    Workshop
17. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Planetary Science, University of
    Minnesota
18. [EPSE 2026] Asteroid - Plasma Interaction Splinter Session
19. Apply Now for M-FORCE Tiger Team Focused on Mars Planetary
    Protection
20. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions
21. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers
22. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets - New Papers
23. Planetary Research - New Papers

Commercial/Fundraising Announcements:

C1. What is your Opinion of Commercial Lunar Data?
C2. Commercial: Planetary Surface Processes in the Field ... and
    Spaceflight


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CALL FOR PAPERS: PIONEERING MARS EXPLORATION - SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGICAL
PRIORITIES FOR FIRST HUMAN MISSIONS

A special issue of Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences.

Decades of robotic missions have revealed Mars's complex geological
past and dynamic present, but key questions remain: Did life ever
emerge on the Red Planet? Does it persist today? How do we safely send
human crews to find out?

As public space agencies and commercial innovators unite, we invite
submissions to help shape the scientific and operational blueprint for
humanity's first three crewed landings.

Manuscript Submission Deadline: January 14, 2027

Details & Abstract Submission can be found at:

https://tinyurl.com/n3355r3u

Please feel free to share this announcement with interested colleagues
and networks!

Sincerely, Special Issue Editors
Josep M. Trigo-Rodriguez
Felipe Gomez
Liliana Lefticariu


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ESA ARCHIVAL RESEARCH VISITOR PROGRAMME

To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, ESA
welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research
projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science
Archives.

The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists
affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Cooperating States
(all visits must comply with the ESA security directives, which may
necessitate additional checks). Early-career scientists, including PhD
students, are particularly encouraged to apply and so are women and
minorities. The anonymised evaluation process ensures equal
opportunities for all applicants.

During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives
and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and
analysis of archival data. All areas of space research covered by ESA
science missions are supported.

Residence lasts typically 1-3 months, also distributed over multiple
visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain)
and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred
by visitors, ESA covers travel costs and provides support for lodging
expenses and meals.

Applications received by 31 October 2026, 23:59 UTC, will be considered
for visits in spring/summer 2027.

For details see:

https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

For questions, email arvp@cosmos.esa.int


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HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGER REPLACEMENT (HIREP) MEASUREMENT DEFINITION TEAM

Recognizing the continued need for high-resolution surface imaging as
well as the finite lifespan of the existing High Resolution Imaging
Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera, the Mars Exploration Program (MEP)
is anticipating replacing or supplementing existing assets with imaging
capabilities that can be used in support of the robotic and human
exploration of Mars. To provide information to the MEP about priority
measurements and capabilities of such an imager, The High-Resolution
Imager Replacement (HIREP) Measurement Definition Team (MDT) is
chartered and shall commence upon selection of the team (consisting of
two chairs and ~10-15 members), with a target completion date in the
February/March 2027 timeframe, upon submission of a written report of
the team's finding and recommendations to the MEP.

Further details about the MDT can be found at:

https://science.nasa.gov/hirep_measurement_definition_team/

Questions about the application process may be directed to
mep_imager_mdt@jpl.nasa.gov.

Applications can be submitted using the Google Form at this link:

https://forms.gle/tZdJUCQYiek1UR94A

The application form will close at 5pm PDT on Monday, September 14, 2026.

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SPECIAL ISSUE: WORLDS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM

The Special Issue entitled "Worlds of the Solar System: Geological
Evolution and Habitability of Planets and Moons" aims to bring together
the latest advances on the dynamic processes that have shaped
planetary bodies and their potential to support life. We welcome
submissions on comparative studies of Venus, Earth, and Mars,
highlighting the divergent evolutionary pathways of terrestrial planets
from Venus' runaway greenhouse conditions to Earth's long-term climate
stability and Mars' transition from a wetter, more habitable past to
its current arid state.

Beyond inner planets, this Special Issue also aims to explore the icy
worlds of the outer Solar System. We welcome investigations of Europa
and Enceladus focusing, among other topics, on evidence for subsurface
oceans, plume activity, and geophysical mechanisms that may create
niches for life beneath their ice shells, as well as studies on Titan
emphasizing its unique methane-based hydrological cycle, organic-rich
surface, and complex interactions between the atmosphere and surface
chemistry. Other icy moons are also a topic of interest for
manuscripts submitted to this Special Issue.

The first published papers and complete submission directions can be
found at the following address:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/geosciences/special_issues/86M95CV534


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[NASA] SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORATION RESEARCH VIRTUAL INSTITUTE (SSERVI)
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE FINAL TEXT AND DUE DATES

SSERVI CAN-5 (NNH26ZDA016C) invites the submission of
multi-institutional team-based proposals for research as participating
members of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute
(SSERVI). Proposals must clearly articulate an innovative research
program addressing basic and/or applied research fundamental to
understanding the nature of the Moon and its near space environment to
enable future human exploration of the Moon with Artemis. "Mars
forward" proposals using lunar-focused research to develop approaches
to Mars exploration also are welcome.

Mandatory Step-1 proposals are due September 29, 2026, and Step-2
proposals are due December 4, 2026.

Proposals to this CAN must be anonymous and will be reviewed using dual
anonymous peer review (DAPR). Proposed research that complements
current CAN-4 Institute Teams, and/or addresses important research
areas not currently covered in the Institute will be given strong
consideration. See:

https://sservi.nasa.gov/sserviteams/

Section D.1.4 "Step-2 Proposal Content" provides important information
regarding restrictions and deadlines for Principal Investigator and
other key personnel changes and other key date placeholders.

Clarification questions should be submitted via email no later than 14
calendar days prior to the Step-2 proposal due date to
HQ-SSERVI@mail.nasa.gov.

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[DPS-58] PROGRAM IS LIVE ONLINE

The DPS-58 program is now live online, showing the timing of oral and
poster sessions, talks and posters within sessions, splinter meetings
and workshops, and conference social and professional development
events. We can hardly wait to see you all in Spokane, WA, October
25-30, and are looking forward to a planetary science highlight of
2026!

https://submissions.mirasmart.com/DPS58/Itinerary/EventsAAG.aspx


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[DPS-58] DEPENDENT CARE APPLICATIONS

The Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) offers Susan Niebur Dependent
Care grants to support attendance at DPS-58 to be held 25-30 October
2026 in Spokane, Washington, U.S.A. These grants provide financial
assistance to qualifying members to facilitate their meeting attendance
by offsetting costs for child care, elder care, spousal care, etc., at
the meeting location or at home during the DPS conference. Apply for a
dependent care grant here:

https://dps.aas.org/development/dps-dependent-care-grant-application/


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[DPS-58] VOLUNTEERS ARE SOLICITED

The Division for Planetary Sciences (DPS) is seeking enthusiastic
volunteers to assist with the 58th DPS Annual Meeting in Spokane,
Washington, October 25-30, 2026.

We welcome applications from undergraduate and graduate students,
postdoctoral researchers, and local amateur astronomers who would like
to contribute to the success of the meeting while gaining valuable
experience and networking opportunities.

Volunteer assignments may include:
- Registration assistance
- Session monitoring
- Poster session support
- Special events
- General meeting logistics and attendee assistance

Volunteers who complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of service will
receive:
- Complimentary meeting registration
- Access to all scientific sessions throughout the meeting

Volunteer at:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/AAS5/DPS58VolunteerInterestForm


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[DPS-58] FIELD TRIP AT DPS-58 MEETING

The DPS-58 Local Organizing Committee is hosting a field trip to the
Channeled Scablands Sunday, 25 October, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for
$165 /person. Spokane, WA sits on the Columbia River flood basalt that
is an analog for basaltic flows on the Moon, Mars, Mercury, and Venus.
The Channeled Scablands were formed on the lavas by megafloods from
Pleistocene glacial Lake Missoula, and are an analog to Martian
outflow channels. The cost covers lunch and bus transportation from
the conference center and back in time for the opening ceremony. Most
stops are overlooks, but some have very short walks to outcrops. You
must register for the meeting and add the trip to your registration.
Login to the registration page with the same username and password
that you used to register, scroll down, add the trip to your
itinerary, and proceed to checkout.


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[DPS-58] CONFERENCE LODGING

Please consider arranging your hotel for DPS-58 at official conference
lodging. There is a block of rooms at government rates, and lodging is
connected to the conference venue-the Spokane Convention Center-via a
covered a walkway. The hotel features an onsite restaurant and other
options are located nearby. Utilizing this lodging will cut both cost
to attend the conference and carbon footprint to attend the conference
by eliminating the need for car rental.

Visit:

https://aas.org/meetings/dps58/accommodations


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[DPS-58] INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

The Local Organizing Committee for DPS-58 is soliciting exhibitors and
sponsors for the meeting. Exhibitor spaces are located in a heavily
trafficked are between the poster sessions and common area in a large
shared ballroom. If you are interested, please contact Rod Nenner
(rod.nenner@aas.org) at the American Astronomical Society.


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DPS SEEKS A NEW SECRETARY

The DPS seeks a successor to Dr. Denise Stephens as DPS Secretary. If
this impactful position interests you, submit a letter of interest and
a CV to DPS Chair Scott Murchie at scott.murchie@jhuapl.edu or
DPS.chair@aas.org. As Secretary, you would be part of the Executive
Committee, helping to lead the division and formulate rapid responses
to planetary community events. Regular duties are to:

- Compile and distribute eNews to DPS members;
- Maintain DPS records and documents including the DPS Meeting Guide,
  instruction guides for subcommittees, official Committee and
  Subcommittee membership lists, letterhead, bylaws, and membership
  data;
- Oversee membership applications and the membership roster;
- Collected statements from candidates for elected DPS offices
  identified by the Nominating Subcommittee, circulate them, conduct
  the annual election, and announce the results;
- Prepare prize certificates and citations; and
- Contribute to the corporate memory of DPS along with other officers.


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DPS SEEKS A NEW EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIR

The DPS seeks a successor to Dr. Sanlyn Buxner as Chair of the DPS
Education Subcommittee. If you are interested please contact DPS Chair
Scott Murchie and submit a CV at DPS.chair@aas.org or
scott.murchie@jhuapl.edu. Regular duties are to:

- Maintain the Education portion of the DPS website together with the
  DPS webmaster
- Maintain the searchable database of Research Experiences for
  Undergraduate students in planetary science
- Maintain the searchable database of graduate schools for planetary
  science
- Intermittently, manages DPS Education and Outreach Grants ($200 to
  $500) awarded on rolling basis
- Support education-related activities during DPS meetings in
  coordination with DPS leadership and other committees


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EXMAG COMMUNITY SURVEY AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE POSITIONS

Dear ExMAG Community,

We would like to share two opportunities to engage with ExMAG and help
support the extraterrestrial materials research community.

First, ExMAG is seeking input from the worldwide scientific community
studying extraterrestrial materials, including returned samples,
meteorites, micrometeorites, interplanetary dust particles, and
analogue materials.

The survey will help ExMAG better understand the current state of the
community and identify areas where additional coordination, resources,
or support may be needed.

Please take the ExMAG survey here:

https://tinyurl.com/3d69da9n

We encourage broad participation and would greatly appreciate your
feedback.

Secondly, ExMAG is currently seeking three new members to join the
Executive Committee (EC).

Serving on the EC is an opportunity to contribute to ExMAG activities,
represent the needs and interests of the extraterrestrial materials
community, and help shape future priorities.

View the open position announcement:

https://tinyurl.com/3sd67xb6

Submit an application;

https://tinyurl.com/54bpcd9j

Please feel free to share both opportunities with colleagues and others
who may be interested.

Best regards,

ExMAG Executive Committee


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ABC INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM - BRIDGING ASTRONOMY AND BIOLOGY: SPECTRAL
FOOTPRINTS OF LIFE BEYOND EARTH

Date: November 9 (Mon) - 11 (Wed), 2026

Location: NINS Okazaki Conference Center (Okazaki, Aichi, Japan)

Website: https://nibb-abc-conf70.nibb.ac.jp/

Registration/Abstract Deadline: October 5, 2026


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8TH MARS ATMOSPHERE MODELLING AND OBSERVATIONS INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP

Date: May 25-28, 2027
Location: Toulouse, France

Following the successful previous editions, the workshop will bring
together experts in observations and modelling of both the present and
the past Mars climate. We will discuss the nature of the atmospheric
circulation and the photochemistry (up to the thermosphere), the dust
cycle, the water cycle (vapor, clouds and frost) and the carbon dioxide
cycle (polar caps). Go to:

https://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/toulouse2027/

For questions, please contact mamo@lmd.ipsl.fr


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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN PLANETARY SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

The 51 Pegasi b Postdoctoral Fellowship is accepting applications
through October 2, 2026. The University of Minnesota is listed as one
of the host institutions and we welcome potential early-career
applicants seeking to establish independence in the field of planetary
and/or exoplanetary science.

The 51 Pegasi b Fellowship is supported by the Heising-Simons
Foundation. The fellowship provides successful applicants with up to
$492,000 of support for independent research over three years (with the
option of a fourth assuming satisfactory progress). Applicants may come
from international academic institutions and U.S. citizenship is not
required.

At the University of Minnesota, fellows have the opportunity to
collaborate with faculty members working in theory and observation of
Solar System and exoplanets science. These include ,Charles Law (planet
formation), Ali Sulaiman (giant planet magnetospheres and satellites),
Bob Lysak (giant planet magnetospheres and aurora), Chick Woodward
(exoplanet telescope observations) , Marc Hirschman (planetary
interiors), and Lars Hansen (planetary rheology).

Guidelines and eligibility requirements can be found at:

heisingsimons.box.com/s/ro96gp2kqtwqtl3ypp79994jj228xbzw

If you have questions about the fellowship at the University of
Minnesota, please contact Claudia Scarlata (mscarlat@umn.edu).


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[EPSE 2026] ASTEROID - PLASMA INTERACTION SPLINTER SESSION

Date: Thursday, 10 Septemeber, 2026
Time: 12:30 - 14:00
Room: Moon (Tango 2)

Plasma-asteroid interaction is an unexplored field. With ESA's RAMSES
mission to study Apophis, CNSA's Tianwen-2 to study 469219 Kamo'oalewa
and 311P/PanSTARRS, and JAXA's MMX mission to study Phobos and Deimos
carrying, for the first time, plasma instruments and a magnetometer,
together with advances in our understanding of plasma-surface
interactions at airless bodies such as the Moon, we are about to open
a new field of research. Moreover, asteroid exploration and research
are developing rapidly, providing new flight opportunities for
plasma-asteroid interaction experimental studies.

The goal of this splinter session is to bring together scientists
working on plasma interactions with airless bodies, space plasma
simulations, plasma-surface interactions, space weathering, dust
dynamics, and the physics of small bodies to begin building the
plasma-asteroid interaction community.

Splinter program outline:
- Introduction (Stas Barabash)
- The Asteroid - Plasma Interactions: Opening a New Field (Stas
  Barabash)
- RAMSES Plasma Spectrometer (Norbert Krupp)
- MMX Plasma and Field Experiments (Futaana Yoshifumi)
- The Asteroid - Plasma Interactions Simulations (Stavro Ivanovski)
- Open questions, coming meetings, and community actions (Discussion)

Light lunch will be served.


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APPLY NOW FOR M-FORCE TIGER TEAM FOCUSED ON MARS PLANETARY PROTECTION

NASA is seeking highly motivated Subject Matter Experts from academia,
industry, national laboratories and the broader planetary science and
engineering communities to serve on a newly established external Tiger
Team named Mars Forward Operational Risk and Contamination Evaluation
(M-FORCE).

The project will recruit specialists in Mars weather, surface
transport, geochemistry, terrestrial life limits and biostatistics.
These experts will work collaboratively to refine and update
contamination risk parameters, contributing their domain-specific
insights to the assessment process.

An interdisciplinary Tiger Team will be formed, operating both in
person and virtually. M-FORCE will engage in regular meetings, an
in-person working group, data review sessions and collaborative
analysis to ensure comprehensive coverage of relevant scientific
inputs.

The M-FORCE Tiger Team has a three-month project timeline estimated to
run from September to November 2026. An honorarium will be provided
for external participants in recognition of their expertise and time
commitment.

To learn more about M-FORCE and find out how to apply, go to:

https://tinyurl.com/3jvffxw4

Please share this announcement with colleagues both inside and outside
of NASA who may be interested in participating. Application deadline is
Friday, September 11, 2026.


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PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS

Note: Many face-to-face meetings going forward will have online
components. Check their websites for details.

Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html

November 9-11, 2026
ABC International Symposium - Bridging Astronomy and Biology: Spectral
Footprints of Life Beyond Earth
https://nibb-abc-conf70.nibb.ac.jp/
Aichi, Japan

May 25-28, 2027
8th Mars Atmosphere Modelling and Observations International Workshop
https://www-mars.lmd.jussieu.fr/toulouse2027/
Toulouse, France


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PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS

Direct Links to Open Access Papers

Editor, Brian Jackson
https://psj.aas.org

Faraday Rotation as a Probe of Jupiter's Magnetic Field: Error
Modeling and Sensitivity Analysis
Seho Kim et al. 2026 PSJ 7:202
https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae939c

Experiments on Settling of Granular and Cohesive Material in Low
Gravity
Matthias Keulen et al. 2026 PSJ 7:203
https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae8fd7

MicroRaman Spectroscopy of Carbonaceous Chondrites to Constrain Peak
Metamorphic Temperature and Mineralogy
Lorraine Rosello Del Valle et al. 2026 PSJ 7:204
https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae96b5

The Lunar Opposition Effect: Dual-mechanism Partitioning and Shallow-
regolith Constraints from GaoFen-4 Photometry
Siyuan Li et al. 2026 PSJ 7:205
https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae93ab


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JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH: PLANETS - NEW PAPERS

Direct Links to Open Access (OA) Papers

Editors-in-Chief, Amanda Hendrix & Debra Buczkowski
https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21699100

Emplacement of Venus' Crater Outflows as Impact Melt
M. Borrelli,  I. Ganesh,  L. Bourg
https://doi.org/10.1029/2026JE009826

Mars Alteration on Earth: A Spectroscopic Study of Hydrated Silica and
Biomarker Preservation in La Palma Lava Tubes
F. Alberquilla et al.
https://doi.org/10.1029/2026JE009742

Peaking Into Oberon's Past: An Isolated Peak Could Imply the
Existence of a Subsurface Ocean or Convecting Ice Shell
M. Blanco-Rojas,  M. M. Sori,  I. F. Pamerleau
https://doi.org/10.1029/2025JE009015

Visible and Near Infrared (VNIR) Spectroscopy to Decipher Glass and
Crystal Content of Lab-Made Martian Volcanic Analogs
Alessandro Pisello et al.
https://doi.org/10.1029/2025JE009371

Asymmetric Ilmenite-Bearing Cumulates Triggered Lunar Dichotomic
Volcanism on the Nearside and Farside
Ziqing Li et al.
https://doi.org/10.1029/2026JE009898

Coupling Seismic, Gravity and Magnetic Surveys for the Investigation
of Planetary Lava Tubes: A Terrestrial Analog Case Study in Lanzarote
(Spain)
A. Ghirotto et al.
https://doi.org/10.1029/2026JE009802


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PLANETARY RESEARCH - NEW PAPERS

Direct Links to Diamond Open Access Papers

Editor-in-Chief, Mark A. Wieczorek
https://planetary-research.org

The Theory of Cratering Statistics: Significant Improvements to
Existing Methods for Ages, Slopes, and Plots
S. Bell and S. J. Robbins
https://doi.org/10.53480/46d8-n314

Geology of Atlas Crater, the Prime Landing Site of the Emirates Lunar
Mission Rashid-1 Rover
J. Flahaut et al.
https://doi.org/10.53480/4e7a-4y94

The SiO2 Abundance on the Surfaces of the Moon and Mercury
C. Renggli et al.
https://doi.org/10.53480/bf74-m226


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COMMERCIAL: WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF COMMERCIAL LUNAR DATA

Potomac Database Systems is surveying academics to gauge their
attitudes in commercial lunar data and assess the demand for
facilitated access to proprietary, non-governmentally funded lunar
datasets.

We will present preliminary survey results at LEAG on September 15
during the poster session, so we request responses by Friday,
September 4.

Please access the survey here: https://forms.gle/SmMaBKKASpDDQtpB8

Questions? info@potomacdb.com


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COMMERCIAL: PLANETARY SURFACE PROCESSES IN THE FIELD ... AND
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