PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 18, Number 33 (August 11, 2024) 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. [NASA] PDS: Mars 2020 Mission Release 10 2. [NASA] PDS: Aperiodic PDS Data Releases in 2024.07 3. [NASA] PDS: Mars Science Laboratory Release 36 4. [NASA] SMD: ROSES-24 Amendment 41 - Draft F.13 Lunar Terrain Vehicle Instruments Program Released for Community Comment 5. Which Yields Better Data, Human- or Robot-generated Sampling Plans? 6. Job Opening: Postdoc in Geologic Mapping and Radar Studies at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum 7. Postdoctoral Researcher in Small-Body Survey Science 8. 2025 Planetary Defense Conference Call for Papers Now Available 9. Apply for the Los Angeles, CA, Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement Workshop 10. Ice Giant Systems Seminar Series: August 13, Dr. Jessica Weber (JPL/Caltech) 11. New Horizons Science Spotlight Webinar 12. South Pole-Aitken Basin Focus Issue in Planetary Science Journal 13. Webinar: What is Human Exploration of Titan? 14. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 15. 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] PDS: MARS 2020 MISSION RELEASE 10 The NASA Planetary Data System announces Release of data from the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover mission to Mars. This release contains raw, calibrated, and derived data products covering sols 1020-1139 of the mission, January 1, 2024, through May 4, 2024. The data are archived at various PDS Nodes. Links to all the archives can be found at: https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mars2020/ Data from the following science investigations are included in this release: - Mastcam-Z: Mast-mounted Zoom Camera System - Engineering Hazard and Navigation Cameras - Helicopter Cameras - EDLCam: Entry, Descent, and Landing System Cameras - MEDA: Mars Environmental Dynamics Analyzer - PIXL: Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry - RIMFAX: Radar Imager for Mars Subsurface Exploration - SHERLOC: Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman and Luminescence for Organics and Chemicals - SuperCam: LIBS, Raman, Time-Resolved Fluorescence, VIS/IR spectrometers, Remote Micro-Imager and microphone - SPICE: Observation geometry and ancillary data To access the latest PDS Data Releases, please visit the following link: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-Release.shtml All available PDS data may be found at: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/data-search/ For further information, see the PDS Home Page: https://pds.nasa.gov/ 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] PDS: APERIODIC PDS DATA RELEASES IN 2024.07 In July 2024, PDS ingested and made available the following data, none of which were regularly released with an ongoing mission: - 2024.07.19 CLPS TO2 AB Neutron Spectrometer System - 2024.07.19 CLPS TO2 AB NIRVSS Spectrometer - 2024.07.19 CLPS TO2 AB NIRVSS Longwave Calibration Sensor - 2024.07.19 CLPS TO2 AB NIRVSS Ames Imaging Module - 2024.07.17 PRIMASS-L Spectra - 2024.07.17 DAWN Ceres SPC Shape and Regional Models - 2024.07.09 Mars Express ASPERA-3 Flux DDR Ion Mass Analyzer EXT7 - 2024.07.09 Mars Express ASPERA-3 Flux DDR Ion Mass Analyzer EXT8 - 2024.07.09 Mars Express ASPERA-3 Moments DDR Ion Mass Analyzer EXT5, EXT6, EXT7, & EXT8 - 2024.07.09 Mission-Independent DSN Calibration Data Bundle - 2024.07.03 Cassini CAPS Water Group Ion in Saturn's Magnetosphere - 2024.07.02 Reflectance spectroscopy database of fine-particulates - 2024.07.01 Mars Express ASPERA-3 Flux DDR Ion Mass Analyzer EXT4, EXT5, & EXT6 - 2024.07.01 Mars Express ASPERA-3 Moments DDR Ion Mass Analyzer EXT4 - 2024.04.22 Cassini UVIS Titan Library To access those data: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20240731.shtml To access all data archived in PDS: https://pds.nasa.gov [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 [NASA] PDS: MARS SCIENCE LABORATORY RELEASE 36 The NASA Planetary Data System announces Release 36 of data from the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity) mission. This release contains raw and derived data products covering the time period November 6, 2023, to March 23, 2024 (sols 4000-4133). Several instruments have begun archiving their data in accordance with the PDS4 standard. The data are archived at various PDS nodes. - APXS (Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer) at the Geosciences Node - ChemCam at the Geosciences Node - CheMin at the Geosciences Node - DAN at the Geosciences Node - Engineering Cameras at the Cartography and Imaging Sciences Node - MAHLI (Mars Hand Lens Imager) at the Cartography and Imaging Sciences Node - Mastcam at the Cartography and Imaging Sciences Node - PLACES Database at the Cartography and Imaging Sciences Node - RAD (Radiation Assessment Detector) at the PPI Node - REMS (Rover Environmental Monitoring Station) at the Atmospheres Node - SAM (Sample Analysis at Mars) at the Geosciences Node - SPICE at the NAIF Node The data may be accessed from https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/msl/ or for a dataset-oriented perspective: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20240802.shtml 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 [NASA] SMD: ROSES-24 AMENDMENT 41 - DRAFT F.13 LUNAR TERRAIN VEHICLE INSTRUMENTS PROGRAM RELEASED FOR COMMUNITY COMMENT F.13 Lunar Terrain Vehicle Instruments (LTVI) program element will solicit proposals for investigations that include development and flight of stand-alone, science-driven instruments substantially enabled by unpressurized mobility on the lunar surface. Payloads selected through this program element will be integrated onto the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) and then delivered with the LTV to the south polar region of the Moon in advance of the Artemis V mission. LTV Instruments must address one or more scientific objectives that are specified in the Origins, Worlds, and Life: A Decadal Strategy for Planetary Science and Astrobiology 2023-2032 (OWL) report and mapped to the Moon to Mars Strategy and Objectives Development, and may also address goals or investigations specified in the Artemis III Science Definition Team Report. There are also science objectives relevant to other science disciplines, including Physical Sciences and Heliophysics, that are also relevant to science objectives emphasized in OWL. ROSES-2024 Amendment 41 releases for community comment DRAFT text for F.13 LTVI, to be included in ROSES-2024: https://tinyurl.com/3th4ub36 Questions concerning F.13 LTVI, may be directed to Debra Needham at HQ-ArtemisInstruments@mail.nasa.gov. [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 WHICH YIELDS BETTER DATA, HUMAN- OR ROBOT-GENERATED SAMPLING PLANS? Robots are now capable of generating sampling plans for field data collection on the Moon. We want to know if you prefer data from sampling plans generated by robots versus human scientists. Data was collected on a Lunar analog environment, Mt. Hood in Oregon. Help us by completing an online survey that takes less than 15 minutes: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51DanzPCvoxunBQ This survey is a follow-up to a survey you may have taken which compared several human and robot-generated sampling plans. The primary difference between this survey and the previous is that you will be presented with data collected from each plan during the second half of the survey. You will also only presented with two sampling plans rather than the six from the previous survey. You do NOT need to have participated in the first survey to participate in this follow-up. Your participation will help us to improve robotic information gathering algorithms to produce sampling plans that are more satisfactory to scientists. This research is approved by the Oregon State University Institutional Review Board and supported by the NASA Planetary Science and Technology Through Analog Research program, Award #80NSSC2-2K1313 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 JOB OPENING: POSTDOC IN GEOLOGIC MAPPING AND RADAR STUDIES AT THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM The Smithsonian Institution, National Air and Space Museum (NASM), Center for Earth and Planetary Studies (CEPS) in Washington, DC welcomes applications for a postdoctoral position. Research areas for the position include: - Geologic mapping of Mars, including relevant data analysis, and drafting text and figures for peer-reviewed publications; - Geomorphic and radar analyses of polar landforms using Mars orbiter data, particularly in the south polar layered deposits; and - Conducting radar analyses of Venus craters, and tectonic and volcanic landforms. Applicants must demonstrate experience in analysis of Earth or planetary datasets. A background in quantitative terrestrial or planetary geology and experience with geographic information systems analysis of imaging and topography are desired. This is a full-time position in Washington, DC with benefits. The Smithsonian Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More details and application process here: https://tinyurl.com/36ytvzr2 Application deadline is 5pm (Eastern time) on August 21, 2024. For questions, email Jenny Whitten (whittenjl@si.edu). 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 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN SMALL-BODY SURVEY SCIENCE The Department of Physics at the University of Helsinki is seeking an ambitious postdoctoral researcher to join the Planetary System Research group, and carry out research within the framework of a project entitled "Physico-dynamical population model of near-Earth objects based on data from Rubin, Gaia, and Euclid", funded by the Research Council of Finland (PI: Mikael Granvik). The objective is to develop the tools necessary for the development of next-generation NEO population models as well as the first realization of such a model. The project includes international collaboration, and provides ample funding for travel and extended visits. The successful applicant will have access to the Finnish national supercomputing center, enjoy a stimulating and international work environment, and is encouraged to develop a unique research profile within the framework set by the research project. The candidate should have a PhD in planetary science or a closely related field, and, preferably, experience with numerical modeling of asteroid dynamics, development and application of survey debiasing tools, and/or analysis of data from large surveys. In addition, good programming and data-analysis skills, and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team are considered highly advantageous. https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/9468d2d2 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 2025 PLANETARY DEFENSE CONFERENCE CALL FOR PAPERS NOW AVAILABLE The 2025 Planetary Defense Conference (PDC) is scheduled to take place May 5-9, 2025 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The conference website is available at: https://iaaspace.org/event/9th-iaa-planetary-defense-conference-2025/ The Call for Papers is now available on the website at: https://iaaspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/callpdc2025.pdf Abstracts are welcomed in all of the topic areas listed, including for studies of the hypothetical asteroid threat scenario that will be discussed at the conference. Details of the hypothetical asteroid threat scenario are available at: https://cneos.jpl.nasa.gov/pd/cs/pdc25/ As noted in the Call for Papers, the abstract submission system is planned to open on September 3, 2024 and remain open through November 29, 2024. We look forward to your participation in the 2025 PDC. 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 APPLY FOR THE LOS ANGELES, CA, CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE PLANETARY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP Planetary science and astrobiology subject matter experts are invited to apply to attend the Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement professional development workshop at the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley, September 24-26, 2024 in Burbank, CA. During the workshop, participants: - Explore the importance of building equitable partnerships with organizations, subject matter experts, and informal educators serving Black and Latinx audiences - Learn evidence-based culturally relevant authentic approaches to nurture connections with Black and Latinx individuals - Practice planetary science engagement approaches through a culturally inclusive lens The deadline to apply is 5:00 P.M. Central, August 31, 2024. Space is limited to 10 subject matter experts. Stipends are available for participants able to accept them. More information, including a link to the application, is available online at: https://www.lpi.usra.edu/planetary-reach/workshops/losangeles/ Please direct questions to Andy Shaner - shaner@lpi.usra.edu. 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 ICE GIANT SYSTEMS SEMINAR SERIES: AUGUST 13, DR. JESSICA WEBER (JPL/CALTECH) Date/Time: August 13, 11am ET Speaker: Dr. Jessica Weber (JPL/Caltech) Topic: Astrobiology applications in the Uranian system The Ice Giant Systems Seminar Series showcases recent developments in scientific topics covering all aspects of the ice giant systems, including atmospheres, satellites, rings, magnetic fields, interior structures, and science related to formation and evolution. To access the virtual seminar, view the seminar schedule, and sign up for the listserv, visit the series website: https://icegiantsseminar.jhuapl.edu Mallory Kinczyk & Jodi Berdis 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 NEW HORIZONS SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT WEBINAR Join us on August 22, 2:30-3pm EST (11:30-12 PST, 12:30-1pm MST, 1:30-2pm CST) New Horizons continues its operation, now at 58.8au from the Sun. Since 2015 it has made ground-breaking discoveries of the Pluto-Charon system, flown past the small contact KBO binary Arrokoth and collected phase and light curve data for some three dozen additional KBOs and the ice giants. It has also been sampling dust density throughout the Solar System and studying the cosmic optical background. To raise awareness of New Horizon's scientific impact we are beginning a new spotlight seminar series (30 min, fourth week each month) which we invite you to attend online, or watch recorded at your convenience. Our speaker will be Randy Gladstone of Southwest Research Institute and he will be speaking on: "The Lyman Alpha Sky as Observed by New Horizons at 57 AU" Connection Link: https://zoom.us/j/97317697636?pwd=MTAzMjJmNThTeFppR3JoYzlkUXVCQT09 Meeting ID: 973 1769 7636 Passcode: 802327 Calendar for future seminars: https://tinyurl.com/ycxc7teu Recordings are archived and posted at: https://pluto.jhuapl.edu/News-Center/index.php#Spotlight-Presentations For questions, contact New Horizons CoI Susan Benecchi, susank@psi.edu 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 SOUTH POLE-AITKEN BASIN FOCUS ISSUE IN PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL We are organizing a focus issue in the Planetary Science Journal (PSJ; https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/2632-3338) and soliciting papers related to South Pole - Aitken Basin (SPA) science. SPA is central to a diverse range of outstanding questions in lunar geologic history and to planetary science. These include the early impact history of the inner Solar System, initial differentiation and thermal evolution of the lunar interior, and the nature of the lunar dichotomy. The goal of this Focus Issue is to inspire and compile a diverse set of new analyses of the basin, leveraging modern data and updated analysis techniques. The collection of scientific work in this focus issue will provide essential context for identifying and interpreting SPA samples and will help to inform future sample return strategies. Feel free to reach out to Jenny Whitten (whittenjl@si.edu) or Dan Moriarty (daniel.p.moriarty@nasa.gov) (focus issue editors) with any questions. PSJ Focus Issues accept and publish papers as they are submitted and reviewed; there is no wait for one manuscript upon another, and submissions are accepted at any time. 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 WEBINAR: WHAT IS HUMAN EXPLORATION OF TITAN? August 29, 2024 5-6pm EDT Our next in the series of Explore Titan webinars where we explore the Why, What, How and When of human exploration of Titan! This webinar will focus on the "What." What does it mean for humans to travel to and explore Titan? What are the key requirements to make it possible? What would a human mission to Titan look like? Join us! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/26mztcxc 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 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 May 5-9, 2025 Planetary Defense Conference https://iaaspace.org/event/9th-iaa-planetary-defense-conference-2025/ Stellenbosch, South Africa September 24-26, 2024 Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement Workshop https://www.lpi.usra.edu/planetary-reach/workshops/losangeles/ Burbank, 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.] 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 SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access Papers Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Water Generation on the Moon from Solar Wind and Meteoroid Impacts Brant M. Jones et al. 2024 PSJ 5:171 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad5542 Comparing Rover and Helicopter Planetary Mission Architectures in a Mars Analog Setting in Iceland Samantha Gwizd et al. 2024 PSJ 5:172 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad55f4 Insights on the Formation Conditions of Uranus and Neptune from Their Deep Elemental Compositions Olivier Mousis et al. 2024 PSJ 5:173 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad58d8 *********************************************************************** * The Planetary Exploration Newsletter is issued approximately weekly. * Current and back issues are available at https://planetarynews.org * * To subscribe, go to https://planetarynews.org and click on Subscribe. * * An unsubscribe option is available at the end of every PEN email. 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