PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 19, Number 2 (January 12, 2025) PEN Website: https://planetarynews.org Editor: Matthew R. Perry Co-Editors: Alex Morgan, Mark V. Sykes Email: pen_editor@psi.edu Twitter: @pen2tweets o-------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS---------------------------o 1. PEN Message About Los Angeles Fires 2. NASA Planetary Science Division Leadership Changes 3. Join The Planetary Society's Day of Action in Washington, D.C. 4. New Horizons Science Spotlight Webinar 5. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 6. EGU2025 GM6.3: Aeolian Processes and Landforms 7. InSight Open Science Data Workshop 8. Uranus Orbiter and Probe Science Questionnaire: Tour Drivers 9. MetSoc 2025 and Meteoroids Meetings in Perth, Western Australia 10. AOGS 2025 PS06: Call for Abstracts in Planetary Impacts 11. PhD Position in Space Physics on Modeling Mercury's Magnetosphere 12. SpaceCHI Conference Hosted by the European Space Agency 13. Submit a Planetary Session to the 2025 GSA Connects Annual Meeting 14. List of Planetary Science Internship Opportunities 15. Deadline Approaching: Apply for the Tucson, AZ Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement Workshop 16. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 17. Planetary Science Journal - New Papers 18. 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 PEN MESSAGE ABOUT LOS ANGELES FIRES All of us at PSI and across the planetary science community are deeply saddened by the loss experienced by our family, friends, and colleagues affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. If you are looking for a way to support our community, JPL and CALTech have established a disaster relief fund: https://buff.ly/3DQ1lGm Colleagues in other areas, such as UCLA, are also under serious threat and we will forward additional links for aiding them if the time comes. 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 PLANETARY SCIENCE DIVISION LEADERSHIP CHANGES The past several months has seen several changes in the leadership of NASA's Planetary Science Division (PSD). As of December 1, 2024, Dr. Charles Webb is the Acting PSD Director. Starting in Spring 2025, Dr. Louise Prockter will take on the PSD Director for a one-year term. For full details of all the changes, please read the letter to the community from Dr Nicky Fox (Associate Administrator for Science) posted online: https://planetarynews.org/Documents/FoxLetterToCommunity_20250109.pdf 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 JOIN THE PLANETARY SOCIETY'S DAY OF ACTION IN WASHINGTON, D.C. The Planetary Society's 2025 Day of Action, the organization's flagship advocacy event, will take place on Monday, March 24. A comprehensive training session will be held on Sunday, March 23. The Day of Action provides the community with a unique opportunity to directly advocate for space science, research, and exploration through face-to-face meetings with policymakers in Washington, D.C. These meetings are the most effective way to influence policy, and your voice is essential for championing NASA's innovative science programs. Anyone is welcome to participate, regardless of experience level. From meeting scheduling and preparation to policy briefings and on-the-ground support, The Planetary Society handles the details so you can focus on sharing your passion for space exploration. To learn more or to register, visit: https://planetary.org/dayofaction 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 NEW HORIZONS SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT WEBINAR Join us on 23 January 2025, 2:30-3pm EST New Horizons continues its operation, now at 60.7au 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 J. Michael Shull of University of Colorado Boulder and he will be speaking on: "Excess Ultraviolet Emission at High Galactic Latitudes: A New Horizons View" Connection Link: https://zoom.us/j/97317697636?pwd=MTAzMjJmNThTeFppR3JoYzlkUXVCQT09 Meeting ID: 973 1769 7636 Passcode: 802327 Calendar for future seminars: https://tinyurl.com/2dp85h2h Recordings are archived and posted at: https://pluto.jhuapl.edu/News-Center/index.php#Spotlight-Presentations For questions, contact New Horizons Co-I Susan Benecchi, susank@psi.edu 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 PLANETARY GEOMORPHOLOGY IMAGE OF THE MONTH The January image of the month, and the first of 2025, is now available on the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: https://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com This month's topic is "The Many Different Types of Impact Feature on Ganymede and Callisto", contributed by Dr. Oliver White from the SETI Institute. You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on X (formerly Twitter): @PlanetGeomorpho or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetaryGeomorphology 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 EGU2025 GM6.3: AEOLIAN PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS We would like to highlight session GM6.3 Aeolian Processes and Landforms for presenting your latest planetary aeolian research at the upcoming EGU 2025 meeting in Vienna. We are excited to announce a solicited presentation by Dr. Chloe Daudon (Caltech, UC Santa Barbara) on her recent work on barchan dunes. Session information is available at: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/session/51767 Abstract submission deadline: 15 January 2025, 13:00 CET. https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/abstractsubmission/51767 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 INSIGHT OPEN SCIENCE DATA WORKSHOP We are running a free, in-person, one-day workshop on accessing and using seismic data from NASA's InSight mission to Mars on Sunday, April 13 in Baltimore, Maryland. This is immediately before the Seismological Society of America meeting, but SSA membership and/or registration are not required for this event. This workshop is intended for planetary scientists and terrestrial seismologists who want to use InSight data products and catalogues in their own research, and will not assume any prior knowledge of Martian geophysics. The afternoon will include time to undertake a supervised "mini-project" on using InSight data in a research context; other topics covered will include data access, processing, inversion, and modelling. The application form is below and will remain open until 23:59 (Anywhere on Earth Time) on Friday, 31 January 2025. We will confirm acceptances by 7 February 2025. We hope to be able to provide travel support to some US-based Early-Career Researchers, this is not guaranteed but interested applicants can indicate this on the form. This workshop is being supported by the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University. Questions may be directed to Benjamin Fernando at bfernan9@jh.edu. Form: https://forms.office.com/r/TNRCKfP8yp 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 URANUS ORBITER AND PROBE SCIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE: TOUR DRIVERS All members of the planetary science community are invited to take part in a voluntary, non-binding, questionnaire about the Uranus Flagship mission's orbital tour design. This community-led poll is designed to better understand the parameters needed for studying each aspect of the Uranus system, based on the Decadal Survey's science objectives. The poll will close on 30 March 2025, and the aggregated results will be posted to public webpages (past workshops and/or OPAG, as appropriate) for broader community use. https://forms.gle/x47s722XfW47YqZM8 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 METSOC 2025 AND METEOROIDS MEETINGS IN PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA You are cordially invited to attend the 87th annual meeting of The Meteoritical Society, which will take place from July 13-18, 2025, at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Center (PCEC) in Perth, Western Australia. The meeting is hosted by Curtin University's School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the Space Science and Technology Centre. On-site conference registration will begin at 3 PM on Sunday, July 13, with a welcome reception commencing at 5 PM at the WA Museum Boola Bardip, home of one of the largest meteorite collections in the world. Proposals for additional special sessions are encouraged. Further details regarding the scientific program will be provided at a future date. Some details are already available at: https://metsoc2025.au/ The abstract deadline is 22 April for abstracts and 23 April for awards. For those needing a visa to enter Australia, please allow for a 2-month lead-in time to avoid disappointment. Please note that the Meteoroids conference is also happening in Perth a week before MetSoc for those brave enough to undertake back-to-back conferences: https://meteoroids2025.gfo.rocks/ We look forward to welcoming you to Perth in 2025! [Edited for length] 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 AOGS 2025 PS06: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IN PLANETARY IMPACTS We invite you to submit an abstract to session PS06 "Planetary Impacts as a Fundamental Geophysical Process" at the upcoming AOGS 2025 (27 July - 1 August). Encounters between planetary bodies may result in high-energy collisions, ranging from cratering to catastrophic destruction of planetary bodies. Impact processes can fundamentally affect the geological and geophysical properties and the formation and evolution of planetary bodies. We solicit interdisciplinary presentations covering short-term and long-term effects of planetary impact processes both in Solar and extra-solar systems. Welcome topics include, but are not limited to, collisional processes in protoplanetary disks, formation of planetesimals and asteroid families, impact cratering, and effects of impact events on planetary surfaces and atmospheres. We encourage presentations that advance our understanding of impact processes from different perspectives, including observations from spacecraft and Earth-bound telescopes, modelling, theory, and experiments. We emphasize studies that combine modelling and observation to synergistically consolidate our understanding of impacts as a fundamental process of planetary geophysics. The conveners are Katarina Miljkovic, Saverio Cambioni, Kim Cone, Jacob Kegerreis. The abstract deadline is 18 February. More details are available at: https://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2025/public.asp?page=home.asp [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 PHD POSITION IN SPACE PHYSICS ON MODELING MERCURY'S MAGNETOSPHERE The Department of Physics at Umea University in Sweden invites applications for a PhD position in modeling Mercury's magnetosphere using advanced numerical simulations and spacecraft observations. The purpose of the PhD project is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex interaction between the solar wind and Mercury during extreme solar events (e.g., Coronal Mass Ejections) using Amitis, a state-of-the-art hybrid-kinetic plasma model: https://www.amitiscode.com By comparing model results with NASA's MESSENGER and ESA's/JAXA's BepiColombo observations, the research aims to deepen our understanding of Mercury's magnetosphere and its dynamic system. The project foresees ample collaborative opportunities with international research groups, including the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF, Rome) and the University of Michigan (USA). - The application deadline is February 28, 2025. - The expected start date is September 1, 2025, or as agreed. For more information about the project and learn how to apply for the position, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/kbbxz44f 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 SPACECHI CONFERENCE HOSTED BY THE EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY The European Space Agency, in collaboration with partners from industry and academia, is excited to host the SpaceCHI conference on June 23-24 at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. With a broad interdisciplinary focus, SpaceCHI invites submissions related to the design and use of technologies for space exploration. We welcome contributions from researchers and practitioners across diverse fields, including but not limited to human-computer interaction, aerospace engineering, robotics, psychology, human factors, medicine and space architecture. The conference will feature keynote talks by astronauts and leading space experts, offering a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded enthusiasts and pioneers in the emerging space technology field. Come join us in shaping the future of space exploration! For submission guidelines and more information, please visit: https://spacechi.media.mit.edu/ 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 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. 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 LIST OF PLANETARY SCIENCE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Planetary Geology Division of GSA has created a crowd-sourced spreadsheet specifically for sharing internship opportunities in planetary sciences. The goal of this sheet is to create a single-source list of opportunities particularly for internships, including opportunities not associated with an institutional program which can be harder to advertise. Please contribute opportunities to grow the internship list, and share the link with your students. https://tinyurl.com/2998szzs 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 DEADLINE APPROACHING: APPLY FOR THE TUCSON, AZ CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE PLANETARY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP Planetary scientists and astrobiologists are invited to apply to attend the Culturally Inclusive Planetary Engagement Professional Development Workshop at the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson, AZ, February 4-6, 2025. During the workshop, participants engage with local informal (out-of-school time) educators to discuss and model effective strategies for engaging local communities in planetary science. In addition, participants conduct hands-on activities and co-create a public engagement event in collaboration with a local youth-serving organization. The event allows participants the opportunity to practice engagement strategies discussed in the workshop. The deadline to apply is 5:00 P.M. Central, January 17, 2025. 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 Space is limited to 10 scientists. 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/tucson. Please direct questions to Andy Shaner - shaner@lpi.usra.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 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 July 13-18, 2025 87th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society (MetSoc 2025) https://metsoc2025.au/ Perth, Australia July 27 - August 1, 2025 22nd Annual Meeting of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society https://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2025/public.asp?page=home.asp Marina Bay, Singapore June 23-24, 2025 SpaceCHI 4.0 https://spacechi.media.mit.edu/ Cologne, Germany [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.] 17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17-17 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access Papers Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons as an Extraterrestrial Atmospheric Technosignature Dwaipayan Dubey et al. 2025 PSJ 6:4 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad98eb Earth-like Exoplanets in Spin-Orbit Resonances: Climate Dynamics, 3D Atmospheric Chemistry, and Observational Signatures Marrick Braam et al. 2025 PSJ 6:5 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad9565 Resolved Convection in Hydrogen-rich Atmospheres Jacob T. Seeley and Robin D. Wordsworth 2025 PSJ 6:6 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad9b1a Lucy L'Ralph In-flight Calibration and Results at (152830) Dinkinesh Amy A. Simon et al. 2025 PSJ 6:7 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad9921 18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18 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 Seismic Wavefield Modeling of Enceladus: Challenges and Opportunities Presented by a 3D Ice Shell K. Dapre and J. C. E. Irving https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JE008644 Development and Evolution of Icy Layer Outcrops on Mars' North Polar Ice Cap: A Sublimation-Based Framework Ali M. 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