PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 18, Number 48 (November 24, 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. EDITORIAL: NSPIRES vs. Research.gov 2. [NASA] ROSES-24 Amendment 71: F.11 Stand-Alone Landing Site-Agnostic Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon Final Text and Due Dates Released 3. Submit a Planetary Session to the 2025 GSA Connects Annual Meeting 4. Macau International Forum on Space and Planetary Science 5. EGU Session PS5.1: Exoplanets Atmosphere Studies - Climates, Clouds and Magnetic Coupling 6. The 4th Outer Planet Moon Magnetosphere Interaction Workshop 7. Workshop on EDIA for Leaders in Planetary Science 8. New Horizons Science Spotlight Webinar 9. GSA Planetary Geology Division Ballot Now Open: Vote for Your Division Officers 10. Ocean Worlds Working Group Seeking New Science Group Co-Lead 11. Research Associate in Mega-Constellation Space Physics at Imperial College London, UK 12. SETI Institute's 2025 Frank Drake Postdoctoral Fellowship 13. Barringer Award Nominations Are Open 14. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 15. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers 16. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets - 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 EDITORIAL: NSPIRES VS. RESEARCH.GOV As a long-time proposer to NASA solicitations, I'm no stranger to the NSPIRES submission system. I recently applied for my first NSF grant on Research.gov and was shocked how streamlined and painless it was. On Research.gov, instead of uploading a monolithic Word document-turned-PDF, each section of the proposal (the 1-page summary; the 15 page S/T/M; the References; the budget and budget justification; etc.) was a separate upload. The PI and each Co-I upload their bio sketch and current-and-pending individually as standalone documents. The website assembles the submission package behind the scenes. I didn't even have to generate a table of contents! Research.gov even has automatic checks for basic formatting and inclusion of required section headers. Despite a small learning curve for this first-time NSF proposer, it was overall a much more streamlined and less-anxiety-inducing experience than using NSPIRES. Here's hoping NASA can either copy Research.gov's qualities on NSPIRES or to replace NSPIRES with Research.gov. -Kirby Runyon, Research Scientist, Planetary Science Institute The comments are mine and do no necessarily reflect the position of the Planetary Science Institute. 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] SMD: ROSES-24 AMENDMENT 71: F.11 STAND-ALONE LANDING SITE-AGNOSTIC PAYLOADS AND RESEARCH INVESTIGATIONS ON THE SURFACE OF THE MOON FINAL TEXT AND DUE DATES RELEASED F.11 Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon: Stand Alone Landing Site Agnostic (PRISM SALSA) solicits proposals for investigations that include development and flight of science-driven payloads to be delivered to the lunar surface by the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS). This PRISM opportunity is for science investigations that are stand-alone (i.e., single instruments rather than suites) and location agnostic. To be relevant the primary purpose of the proposed investigation must address SMD's objectives for the Moon. However, investigations that additionally address 1) objectives of the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD), and 2) any technology demonstration goals of the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) that also advance capabilities for science, exploration, or commercial development of the Moon are also welcome. Step-1 proposals are due January 15, 2025; Step-2 proposals are due March 18, 2025. There will be a Pre-proposal Conference December 16, 2024, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern time, see Section 3.3 of this program element for details. https://tinyurl.com/4ehevntf Questions may be directed to Kennda Lynch via HQ-PRISM@mail.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 SUBMIT A PLANETARY SESSION TO THE 2025 GSA CONNECTS ANNUAL MEETING 19-22 October 2025 in San Antonio, Texas https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2025 Planetary Science will take center stage at the 2025 meeting as one of its three main themes: From Earth to the Cosmos: Geoscience Beyond Our Planet This theme invites exploration of planetary geoscience in its full scope, bridging terrestrial geology with the study of solid, icy, and gaseous bodies across the Solar System and extending to exoplanets. Planetary Science covers impacts, volcanism and tectonism, atmospheric, sedimentary, and hydrologic processes, regolith formation, potential biosignatures and habitability. New frontiers include materials for In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), such as ice and critical minerals, which are crucial for supporting future human habitation on other worlds. Through this expanded lens, geoscientists can explore not only Earth's unique attributes but also the geological and material diversity across our Solar System, contributing to advancements in both science of planetary environments and commercial space exploration. GSA also welcomes proposals for field trips and short courses. 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 MACAU INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON SPACE AND PLANETARY SCIENCE 7-10 January, 2025, Macau University of Science and Technology Due to the unfortunate interruption caused by the pandemic, the International Symposium on Lunar and Planetary Science (ISLPS) held every two years was unable to take place for several years. However, we plan to revive the tradition and organize the international conference in Macau to promote academic exchange on a global scale. The event aims to bring together esteemed academic scientists and researchers in the field of Space Science and Planetary Science, facilitating the exchange and sharing of experiences and research findings. Please note the abstract submission deadline is November 30, 2024. For more information, check: https://ifmacao.must.edu.mo/ 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 EGU GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2025: SESSION PS5.1 - EXOPLANETS ATMOSPHERE STUDIES: CLIMATES, CLOUDS AND MAGNETIC COUPLING This session highlights recent advances in characterizing exoplanet climate regimes using observations from JWST, TESS, and CHEOPS. JWST has detected features of solid particles, interpreted as signatures of mineral clouds, in the transition spectra of gas giant exoplanets. TESS and CHEOPS phase curves point to the need for magnetically coupled atmospheric gas. While these processes were predicted for exoplanets prior to observation, planetary clouds and magnetic fields have been extensively studied in situ on Solar System planets through numerous space missions. This session addresses recent progress in exoplanet atmosphere characterisation based on a combination of observation and modelling. It focuses on cloud and gas-phase chemistry modelling, the modelling of magnetic coupling in atmospheres and how these have and can be observed. Contributions working at the cross-over of Solar System and exoplanet sciences are particularly welcomed. This session is triggered by the recent CHEOPS atmosphere interpretation activities on incorporating complex 3D modelling in their data interpretation. We aim for a diverse program and encourage young researcher participation. Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2025 https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/session/52101 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 THE 4TH OUTER PLANET MOON MAGNETOSPHERE INTERACTION WORKSHOP March 31 - April 4, 2025, University of Cologne, Germany https://indico.esa.int/event/551/ The goal of the workshop is to advance our understanding of moon-magnetosphere interaction in the outer Solar System, in the context of past (e.g. Galileo, Cassini, Hisaki), current (e.g. Juno), upcoming (e.g. JUICE, Europa Clipper) and next generation missions (e.g. icy giants). We welcome contributions including but not limited to: data analysis, modeling, remote sensing and laboratory studies. A focus of the workshop will be on magnetic sounding of subsurface oceans in icy satellites and a comparison with magnetic sounding of the Earth's ocean (e.g. based on data from the Swarm mission). Preliminary Abstract deadline: February 1, 2025 Abstract submission and registration are expected to open around December 1, 2025. 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 WORKSHOP ON EDIA FOR LEADERS IN PLANETARY SCIENCE #EDIALPS February 11-13, 2025, 4 hours daily, 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm EST We invite planetary scientists to join us for our workshop on engaging with EDIA concepts and strategies. We define leadership broadly. Previous workshops included attendees at a variety of career stages and with a variety of EDIA experience levels. This workshop (~25 people or less, to encourage interaction) provides the basic tools needed to enact positive change in personal and professional spheres regarding inclusion, diversity, accessibility, and equity. Entirely on-line, no registration fee. Visit website (below) to fill out indication of interest. "Well organized and well-facilitated, great breadth and depth of topics, and good novel interactive components as well. The content was expertly curated and extremely well presented..." - Participant, November 2022 Facilitators: Drs. Julie Rathbun (she/her/hers) & JA Grier (ee/em/eir) Website: https://edialps.psi.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 NEW HORIZONS SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT WEBINAR Join us on 19 December 2024, 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 Wesley Fraser of the Herzberg Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics and he will be speaking on: "Candidate Distant Trans-Neptunian Objects Detected by the New Horizons Subaru TNO Survey" 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 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 GSA PLANETARY GEOLOGY DIVISION BALLOT NOW OPEN: VOTE FOR YOUR DIVISION OFFICERS Dear Planetary Geology Division members, Your participation in our Division election process is a great way to stay involved and help shape the future of our community. We encourage you to take part and vote for the officers who will represent us in the coming years. We invite you to cast your vote today for the new Division officers and make your voice heard. https://tinyurl.com/2ebee322 Deadline: 5 December, 2024 Need assistance with your GSA member number? Feel free to reach out to GSA at +303-357-1000, toll-free at +1-800-472-1988, or via email at gsaservice@geosociety.org. Thank you for voting, PGD Management Board 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 OCEAN WORLDS WORKING GROUP SEEKING NEW SCIENCE GROUP CO-LEAD The Ocean Worlds Working Group (OWWG) is seeking a new co-lead for the Science Goals subgroup. The Science Goals subgroup is tasked with developing both immediate and long-term science goals for ocean worlds exploration, and working with the Technology subgroup to develop an ocean worlds technology roadmap. Over the next 12 months, both subgroups will produce input (including but not limited to reports, white papers, and publications) that will feed into a broader Ocean Worlds Strategy Document. This is a volunteer position, and all are encouraged to apply regardless of institution or career stage. Application are due by December 15, 2024. Apply at: https://tinyurl.com/ycx4w93y Please contact the OWWG co-chairs Cynthia Philips (cynthia.b.phillips@jpl.nasa.gov) and Michael Bland (mbland@usgs.gov) with questions. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN MEGA-CONSTELLATION SPACE PHYSICS AT IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, UK The rise of satellite mega-constellations in low Earth orbit is unlocking the possibility of ubiquitous global monitoring of our planet. This Research Associate in Mega-Constellation Space Physics in the Department of Physics at Imperial College London (UK) will explore harnessing mega-constellations for monitoring the solar wind - magnetosphere - ionosphere interaction to advance space weather science and operations. You will undertake original research exploring how satellite mega-constellation magnetic field observations could dramatically improve upon current capabilities. By developing global spatiotemporal fitting and data assimilation methods for mega-constellation magnetic field observations, which will be tested using Imperial's global magnetospheric simulations, you will inform on the capabilities of current and future satellite constellations for space weather operations and science. Through this work you will not only set new directions for space missions and satellite operators, such as collaborator EutelSat OneWeb, but also improve our understanding of the dynamics of the solar wind - magnetosphere - ionosphere interaction in general. Apply by 5 January 2025. The post is for 3 years, with possibility of extension. https://tinyurl.com/3p6cdu8d If you are thinking of applying, you are encouraged to contact PI Dr Martin Archer (m.archer10@imperial.ac.uk). [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 SETI INSTITUTE'S 2025 FRANK DRAKE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP The SETI Institute is pleased to announce the call for applications to the Frank Drake Postdoctoral Fellowship focusing on "Innovation in the Search for Life in the Universe." For more information, go to: https://www.seti.org/frank-drake-fellowship 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 BARRINGER AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN The Barringer Award recognizes outstanding work in impact cratering and/or work that has led to a better understanding of impact phenomena. The award is administered by the Meteoritical Society and is sponsored by the Barringer Crater Company to honor the memory of D. Moreau Barringer Sr. and his son D. Moreau Barringer Jr. Any living scientist is eligible for the Barringer Award, including both members and non-members of the Meteoritical Society, and nominations are welcome from all members of the science community. Under exceptional circumstances, the award may be presented as a group award to at most three scientists that meet certain criteria. Details on the nomination process are given on this webpage: https://tinyurl.com/mpfkauz3 Nominations are currently open for consideration, and please consider nominating a deserving colleague. The deadline for nominations is 15 February, 2025. 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 January 7-10, 2025 Macau International Forum on Space and Planetary Science https://ifmacao.must.edu.mo/ Macau, China February 11-13, 2025 Workshop on EDIA for Leaders in Planetary Science https://edialps.psi.edu Online March 31 - April 4, 2025 4th Outer Planet Moon Magnetosphere Interaction Workshop https://indico.esa.int/event/551/ Cologne, Germany October 19-22, 2025 GSA Connects Annual Meeting https://community.geosociety.org/gsa2025 San Antonio, TX [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 Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Artificial Impacts on the Moon: Modeling 3D Seismic Propagation Effects with AxiSEM3D Ceri Nunn et al. 2024 PSJ 5:246 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad83d2 The Upper Atmosphere of Uranus from Stellar Occultations. II. Revised Temperatures in the Upper Stratosphere and Lower Thermosphere William R. Saunders et al. 2024 PSJ 5:247 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad7c4d Understanding the Effects of Micrometeoroid Bombardment on Graphite- rich Mercury Analogs through Laboratory Experiments and Electron Microscopy Analysis Nicolas Bott et al. 2024 PSJ 5:248 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad8630 Orientale Basin as a Guide for Identifying Lunar Basin Datable Impact Melt and Assessing Impact Melt Differentiation Kirby Runyon et al. 2024 PSJ 5:249 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad862f Crater Equilibrium State Characterization given Crater Production from a Single Power Law Masatoshi Hirabayashi et al. 2024 PSJ 5:250 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad8883 Shaking and Tumbling: Short- and Long-timescale Mechanisms for Resurfacing of Near-Earth Asteroid Surfaces from Planetary Tides and Predictions for the 2029 Earth Encounter by (99942) Apophis R.-L. Ballouz et al. 2024 PSJ 5:251 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad84f2 The Dehydration of Serpentines and Extraction of Water Leos Pohl and Daniel T. Britt 2024 PSJ 5:252 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad843f 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH: PLANETS - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access (OA) Papers Editor-in-Chief, Amanda Hendrix https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21699100 Spectral Analysis of the Morphology of Fresh Lunar Craters I: Rim Crest, Floor, and Rim Flank Outlines Jun Du et al. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JE008357 Grain Size Measurements of the Eolian Stimson Formation, Gale Crater, Mars and Implications for Sand Provenance and Paleoatmospheric Conditions Sarah L. 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