PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 17, Number 29 (July 2, 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. New Masters in Astrobiology and Planetary Science at the University of Edinburgh 2. AGU Session P002: A Return to the Lunar Surface 3. AGU Session P008: Concepts for Future Planetary Science Missions and Instruments 4. AGU Session P040: The Ice Giants - Exploring the Planetary Systems of Uranus and Neptune 5. AGU Session B078: Targeting Microhabitats for Life Detection and Biological Investigations 6. Fluvial Aeolian InteRactions on PLAnetarY Surfaces Workshop (FAIRPLAY) Workshop Abstract and Registration Now Open 7. DPS-EPSC Abstract Submission Extension to July 12 8. OSIRIS-REx TAGCAMS V12.0 Release 9. VICAR Mars Programs (VISOR) Released Open Source 10. Mastcam Stereo Analysis and Mosaics (MSAM) Data Released to PDS 11. Labelocity, a PDS Label Generator 12. [NASA] F.23 SMD Bridge Seed Funding: Office Hours This Week 13. Mars Exploration Science Program Newsletter for June 2023 14. Special Icarus Issue on Lunar Polar Volatiles 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 NEW MASTERS IN ASTROBIOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH In support of growing the breadth and depth of talent across broad-based space and planetary science subject areas, the University of Edinburgh has launched a new 1-year taught Masters in Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences. Whilst this particular new course is of a taught nature and the advertised application deadlines for this year have passed, those preparing for success during the 2024 enrolment call should note that they will have the opportunity to conduct a modest research project over a three-month period to culminate in a dissertation. Contact points, entry requirements, and further information about this postgraduate course - with some links to possible scholarships for eligible candidates - can be accessed here: https://tinyurl.com/cvj4hktz 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 AGU SESSION P002: A RETURN TO THE LUNAR SURFACE Dear lunar colleagues, When you are looking at what session to submit to at AGU, we hope you will consider submitting abstracts related to current and future lunar near-surface science. A cadre of upcoming lunar science opportunities are currently in development, including Artemis missions, near-term Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) deliveries, and international missions all to the lunar surface. This session highlights lunar science results from recent missions, as well as preparations for upcoming surface missions. We invite contributions that describe the new observational capabilities and the transformative science enabled by upcoming robotic and crewed lunar missions, or that place these in the context of the current state of knowledge of the Moon, the Earth-Moon system, and the Solar System. Future lunar science instruments and mission concepts are also of interest. Abstract deadline: August 2, 2023 https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm23/prelim.cgi/Session/189242 Session Conveners: Heidi Haviland, Jasper Halekas, Renee Weber, Ryan Watkins 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 AGU SESSION P008: CONCEPTS FOR FUTURE PLANETARY SCIENCE MISSIONS AND INSTRUMENTS Planetary science thrives on a steady stream of new data that results from fresh, daring missions with progressively advancing complements of instrumentation. NASA and other space agencies rely heavily on a pipeline of innovative instrument and mission concepts, one that is more varied and diverse that ever, ranging from atmospheric probes to surface rovers, and spacecraft that orbit distant worlds or quickly flyby to collect fleeting but important information. Likewise, the instruments manifested on spacecraft come in a vast range of types and complexities, from multi-stage mass spectrometers to simple temperature sensors, deep-penetrating seismometers to space plasma measurements and remote sensing imagers. Advanced spacecraft autonomy and on-board data processing including machine-learning algorithms can increase mission capabilities as well as the information content of the returned data. We welcome cutting-edge science and technology ideas for future planetary missions and instruments to showcase the very forefront of next-generation planetary science research. Abstract deadline is 2 August at 23:59 (EDT). https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm23/prelim.cgi/Session/185729 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 AGU SESSION P040: THE ICE GIANTS - EXPLORING THE PLANETARY SYSTEMS OF URANUS AND NEPTUNE The Uranus and Neptune planetary systems are among the most intriguing and least explored in our Solar System, presenting exciting opportunities for discoveries and serving as high-priority targets for future space missions. This session invites submissions of interdisciplinary topics covering all aspects of ice giant systems, including interior structure, atmospheres, ionospheres, magnetospheres, rings, satellites (including Triton), formation, and evolution. The session welcomes presentations that advance our understanding of ice giant systems from a range of perspectives including observations, modeling, theory, and laboratory work. With a Uranus orbiter and probe ranked as the highest-priority new Flagship mission by the Planetary Decadal Survey (2023-2032), we warmly welcome relevant studies in preparation for future remote sensing and in situ explorations, including mission concepts and instrument design studies relevant to the ice giant systems. We also encourage comparative studies between the Uranus/Neptune systems and other planetary bodies, within our solar system and beyond. Please submit your abstract by August 2: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm23/prelim.cgi/Session/186895 We hope to see you at AGU! Session Convenors: Kunio Sayanagi (NASA Langley), Vincent Hue (Aix-Marseille University), Erin Leonard (JPL/Caltech), Amy Simon (NASA Goddard), Ashley Walker (Howard University) 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 AGU SESSION B078: TARGETING MICROHABITATS FOR LIFE DETECTION AND BIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS Please consider sharing your science as part of our AGU session. Abstacts are due 11:59 EDT August 2, 2023. Current techniques to search and sample for life on other worlds are typically designed to operate at "bulk" scales on the order of 1 cm3 or larger. Recent work examining microorganisms in native substrates on Earth have shown life in ice-rich environments exists in substantially smaller environments: hypersaline brines between ice grains, sediment grains, or inside rock vesicles. Microhabitat investigations, in conjunction with bulk sampling, enable us to understand the geologic, climatic, geochemical, biological processes that occur during the formation, maintenance, and alteration of icy environments. These processes have implications both for life on Earth and the search for life on other planetary bodies. Contributions that investigate ice-rich microhabitats, instrumentation and technologies that enable sampling, analysis of icy microhabitats on Earth, Mars, and the Ocean Worlds, and analog field testing campaigns that explore icy microhabitats to understand how life persists in these environments to guide our search for life elsewhere. https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm23/prelim.cgi/Session/185578 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 FLUVIAL AEOLIAN INTERACTIONS ON PLANETARY SURFACES WORKSHOP (FAIRPLAY) WORKSHOP ABSTRACT AND REGISTRATION NOW OPEN We invite you to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations for the first Fluvial Aeolian InteRactions on PLAnetarY surfaces workshop (FAIRPLAY) on 1 - 3 November 2023 at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), European Space Agency (ESA), Noordwijk, Netherlands. Abstract submission and registration is free. Abstract Submission: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/fairplay/abstract-submission The deadline for abstract submission is midnight (GMT+1) on 31 July. Registration: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/fairplay/registration The deadline for registration is midnight (GMT+1) on 14 September for in-person attendees and midnight (GMT+1) on 27 October for online attendees. The FAIRPLAY workshop aims to promote synergy between different scientific communities directly or indirectly involved in researching aeolian-fluvial interactions on planetary surfaces (particularly Earth, Mars and Titan). Further information on the workshop can be found here: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/fairplay/home We offer travel and expenses grants to a limited number of students and early-career scientists (you must not have been awarded your PhD degree more than 3 years ago); apply via in the registration form. 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 DPS-EPSC ABSTRACT SUBMISSION EXTENSION TO JULY 12 The DPS-EPSC Science Organizing Committee (SOC) is excited to provide an excellent science program for the upcoming meeting in downtown San Antonio, TX on Oct 1 - 6. The abstract deadline has been extended to July 12. Abstract submission is now available! One first-author scientific abstract is permitted per individual; a total of up to two first-author abstracts are permitted if at least one is in the area of historical astronomy, workforce, education, outreach or DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility). https://aas.org/meetings/dps55/abstracts Please reach out to the DPS-EPSC chairs (Akos Kereszturi, Stavro Lambrov, and Tracy Becker - tbecker@swri.edu) with any questions you may have. 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 OSIRIS-REX TAGCAMS V12.0 RELEASE This release of OSIRIS-REx TAGCAMS V12.0 data includes the following data: - Miscellaneous collection added containing the OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule (SRC) monitoring images acquired by the StowCam component of the TAGCAMS instrument suite. - Documentation updated with the tagcams_jpg_image_description.pdf describing this miscellaneous collection. These data are available at: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20230626.shtml or more directly at https://arcnav.psi.edu/urn:nasa:pds:orex.tagcams To access all data archived in PDS: https://pds.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 VICAR MARS PROGRAMS (VISOR) RELEASED OPEN SOURCE We are pleased to announce the version 5 release of the open source VICAR image processing system. As part of this release, we are including for the first time VISOR (Vicar In-Situ Operations for Robotics), which is the set of programs that do in-situ processing for all the recent NASA Mars surface missions. The community can now, for the first time, reproduce results for the bulk of the Mars in-situ derived products in PDS. We look forward to enhanced collaboration with the community via this open source release. The software can be obtained here: https://github.com/NASA-AMMOS/VICAR Description provided in an abstract from the 6th Planetary Data Workshop here: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/planetdata2023/pdf/7070.pdf 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 MASTCAM STEREO ANALYSIS AND MOSAICS (MSAM) DATA RELEASED TO PDS The MSAM data set is now available in PDS: https://tinyurl.com/extehc3w MSAM is a ROSES 2016 PDART project that performed comprehensive, systematic processing of MSL Mastcam data from the beginning of the mission to Sol 2579. Comprising 37.7 TB of data, MSAM produced disparity maps, XYZ data, terrain meshes, and more for the 18,399 Mastcam stereo pairs in the data range. It also produced 6 types of mosaics, including Mastcam-Navcam context mosaics, orthorectified mosaics and DEMs, stereo mosaics, and finder mosaics. An abstract from the 6th Planetary Data Workshop with more information is: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/planetdata2023/pdf/7070.pdf 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 LABELOCITY, A PDS4 LABEL GENERATOR Labelocity is a flexible, customizable, multimission automated system for PDS4 label production, created by the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). It has been used to create most of the image, browse, mesh, calibration and documentation labels for several key missions, including the InSight and Mars 2020 missions. It is designed to be extensible to new missions. Labelocity consists of an extensive set of reusable Velocity macros, and driver scripts with a wrapper around the PDS tool "mi-label". It can create labels from a variety of data sources, including ODL (PDS3), VICAR images, and JSON metadata. Labelocity is available open source here: https://github.com/NASA-AMMOS/labelocity 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 [NASA] F.23 SMD BRIDGE SEED FUNDING: OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK The SMD Bridge team is available every day for the rest of this week to assist proposing teams, through virtual office hours. This is an opportunity to get any of your questions answered about proposals in response to ROSES F.23 SMD Bridge Seed Funding, and/or to discuss the program with the team. The SMD Bridge team encourages proposals submitted by Friday, June 30, which will then be considered in the first round of funding. Please visit the form link to select the session or sessions you wish to attend: https://tinyurl.com/yjfnehwe The form also allows you the option to identify the topic(s) you wish to discuss during the office hours. A Microsoft Teams link will be sent prior to the session. Available sessions are: - Tuesday, June 27: 4-5:30pm EDT - Wednesday, June 28: 12-1:30pm EDT - Thursday, June 29: 12:30-2:00pm EDT - Friday, June 30: 10-11:30am EDT Please see the complete set of documents related to F.23 SMD Bridge Program Seed Funding on the NSPIRES Webpage. Questions may be directed to padi.boyd@nasa.gov. 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 MARS EXPLORATION SCIENCE PROGRAM NEWSLETTER FOR JUNE 2023 Mars Community, On behalf of Vicky Hamilton (MEPAG Chair), Rich Zurek, Michael Mischna, Brandi Carrier and Jonathan Bapst of the Mars Program Science Office, the June 2023 edition of the Mars Exploration Science Monthly Newsletter can be found attached and on the web at: https://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 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 SPECIAL ICARUS ISSUE ON LUNAR POLAR VOLATILES We are happy to announce a new special issue in Icarus which will focus on the the study of lunar polar volatiles, following a meeting held in Boulder, CO last year. The special issue aims to showcase the current state of knowledge on volatiles trapped in the lunar polar regions, derived from theory, models, and observations, as well as outstanding questions and goals that will be addressed by missions anticipated in the coming decade. We solicit articles that would illuminate the present-day inventory and spatial distribution of lunar polar volatiles, as well as processes affecting their history of accumulation, modification, and erosion inside permanently shadowed regions. Testable predictions and comparative analyses among cold-trapped volatiles on the Moon, Ceres, and Mercury are also encouraged, as well as studies on upcoming missions or mission concepts related to polar volatiles. Please visit this link for more information: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/icarus/about/call-for-papers Best Regards, Lior Rubanenko, Paul Hayne, Ariel Deutsch and Shuai Li Guest Editors 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. Check their websites for details. Posted at https://planetarynews.org/meetings.html 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.] 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access Papers Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Observation of a Lunar Eclipse at 89, 150, and 183 GHz Martin J. Burgdorf et al. 2023 PSJ 4:112 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acd76e Mechanical Modification of Chondrule Fine-grained Rims by Dusty Nebular Shocks Augusto Carballido et al. 2023 PSJ 4:113 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acd758 Spitzer IRS Observations of Titan as a Precursor to JWST MIRI Observations Brandon Park Coy et al. 2023 PSJ 4:114 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acd10f Synchronous Rotation in the (136199) Eris-Dysnomia System Gary M. Bernstein et al. 2023 PSJ 4:115 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acdd5f Astrobiology eXploration at Enceladus (AXE): A New Frontiers Mission Concept Study K. Marshall Seaton et al. 2023 PSJ 4:116 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acd119 *********************************************************************** * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at https://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change your email address, go to * https://planetarynews.org/pen_subscribe.php. * * Please send all replies and submissions to pen_editor@psi.edu. * Announcements and other messages should be brief with links to URLs * for extended information, including detailed descriptions for job * announcements. Title plus text is limited to 200 words. All PEN * submissions will be tweeted @pen2tweets. Please submit a 234 (or * fewer) character tweet. Alternatively, the editorial staff will * create one for you. 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