PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 19, Number 6 (February 9, 2025) 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. Space Science is for Everyone - Community Open Letter Open for Signatures 2. EPSP Student Committee Application 3. [NASA] Topical Workshops, Symposiums, and Conferences Ammendment 1: Proposal Creation Disabled 4. [NASA] Reviewers Needed for Appendix 16: MUREP Aeronautics Community & Environmental Impact Research 5. [NASA] ROSES-24 Amendment 112: C.8 Lunar Data Analysis Program Due Dates Delayed 6. Post-Doctoral Researcher in Venus Global Climate Modelling 7. 2025 Misasa International Student Internship Program, 2025 8. SuperCam Mars Data Workshop Tuesday, March 11 at LPSC 2025 9. AOGS2025 Session PS01: Planetary Surface Processes, Comparative Geology, and Astrobiology Across the Solar System 10. AOGS2025 Session PS26: Astrochemical Processes Leading to the Formation of Planetary Bodies in the Solar System 11. BACO-25 Session JMC11: Exploration of the Diversity of Planetary Atmospheres and Surfaces 12. Save the Date: JUICE School at Les Houches, France 13. OPAG Meeting (February 25-27) Postponed 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 SPACE SCIENCE IS FOR EVERYONE - COMMUNITY OPEN LETTER OPEN FOR SIGNATURES Recognizing that many of us in the planetary science community have been negatively impacted by recent events, several of us have written an open letter addressed to NASA leadership and to our elected representatives. You can read the letter (and co-sign if you wish) at: https://sites.google.com/view/space-science-for-everyone/ You may choose to sign anonymously, and we do not ask for institutional affiliations. There is also an option to edit or remove your signature at any time. Please feel free to share this widely! The letter opens as follows: "We write as members of the space science community who are dismayed by the impact of recent events on taxpayer-funded, NASA-supported science, missions, and communities. Many of us chose this profession motivated by a desire to push the boundaries of what is possible and widen our understanding of the universe, and to do so in the public interest." We go on to note the impact on programs aimed at broadening participation in space science, the AGs, and the work environment at and beyond federal agencies. 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 EPSP STUDENT COMMITTEE APPLICATION The AGU Earth and Planetary Surface Processes section is looking for motivated individuals to join our student committee: https://connect.agu.org/epsp/about/students This is a great way for students to get involved in the community, interact with other students from across the world, and more. The student committee currently runs the early career spotlight, the sticker design competition, coordinates a peer mentoring program, and organizes networking events at the AGU Fall Meeting. In the coming year, we are looking to continue our existing efforts and also expand our resources towards more projects desired by the community. However, student committee members are welcomed and encouraged to think of and implement new ways we can better serve our EPSP student community. If you are interested in joining, please fill out an application form here: https://tinyurl.com/2dabz5jz Applications are open until March 1. Feel free to reach out to any of the current student committee members if you have questions. 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] TOPICAL WORKSHOPS, SYMPOSIUMS, AND CONFERENCES AMENDMENT 1: PROPOSAL CREATION DISABLED NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has suspended the "create proposal" function on NSPIRES for the Topical Workshops, Symposiums, and Conferences (TWSC-24) funding opportunity (NNH24ZDA002N). The reopening timeline is uncertain. In January 2025, NASA's Office of Procurement (OP) launched the Global Contractor & Grantee Community Memos and President Executive Order Guidance page: https://tinyurl.com/2yh5p8hz For questions on active TWSC awards or proposals, check the SMD Program Officers List under "Cross Division Programs": https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list/ Proposers with unsubmitted TWSC proposals should: 1. Ensure all required NASA templates are included. 2. Align proposals with the latest NASA OP Community Memos and Executive Order Guidance before NSPIRES submission. For amendment-related questions, contact Mary F. Sladek (TWSC General Point of Contact) at mary.f.sladek@nasa.gov. 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] REVIEWERS NEEDED FOR APPENDIX 16: MUREP AERONAUTICS COMMUNITY & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT RESEARCH NRESS is seeking persons willing to serve as peer reviewers for the Engagement Opportunities in NASA STEM 2024 (EONS-2024) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Appendix 16: MUREP Aeronautics Community & Environmental Impact Research. https://tinyurl.com/yn7hwc6e The peer review process is completed in two stages: 1. THE ONLINE REVIEW: March 7-17, 2025 Every effort will be made to assign no more than 5 proposals per online reviewer. Eligible non-civil servant online reviewers will receive $75 for each proposal review completed and submitted in NSPIRES prior to the close of the review period. 2. THE VIRTUAL PANEL REVIEW: March 25-27, 2025 The duration of the panel might change depending on the number of proposals being reviewed, but for scheduling purposes, plan on a full-day commitment for all three days. One evaluation form will be completed by the group for each proposal, resulting in documents that will aid the Program Manager with selecting which proposal(s) should be recommended for funding. Eligible non-civil servant panelists will receive a $200/per day honorarium. If you are interested in serving as an online reviewer and/or virtual panelist, apply by February 14, 2025: https://forms.gle/iYGSb4zcY1Svixrz8 [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 [NASA] ROSES-24 AMENDMENT 112: C.8 LUNAR DATA ANALYSIS PROGRAM DUE DATES DELAYED The Lunar Data Analysis Program (LDAP) funds the analysis of data from missions for use in lunar science investigations. The overall objectives of LDAP are to: enhance the scientific return of lunar missions conducted by NASA or other space agencies; broaden scientific participation in the analysis of lunar mission data sets; and fund high-priority areas of research, such as those that support planning for future lunar missions ROSES-2024 Amendment 112 delays the due dates for C.8 LDAP. Step-1 proposals are now due March 18 and Step-2 proposals are now due May 14, 2025. Also, outdated references to the Proposer's Guide have been replaced with references to the NASA Grants and Cooperative Agreement Manual. https://tinyurl.com/yc27vdtj Questions concerning C.8 LDAP may be directed to Katharine Robinson and Amanda Nahm at HQ-LDAP@mail.nasa.gov. 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 POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN VENUS GLOBAL CLIMATE MODELLING An exciting opportunity for a 22-month postdoctoral research position is available at The Open University, UK, to develop and perform experiments with a Venus Global Climate Model in preparation for future missions. The role is an exciting combination of numerical modelling to simulate global climate environment of the atmosphere of Venus, and comparison to spacecraft observation data. Our aim is to further develop a state of the art climate model of Venus to identify the most likely cause of the observed sporadic high-altitude occurrences of atmospheric sulfur species and determine the likelihood of a direct link to surface geological activity. This work is to be performed in preparation of several high-profile missions to Venus in the 2030s, from both NASA and ESA. The role holder will join a vibrant atmospheric research group within the School of Physical Sciences, making use of the group's high-performance computing facility based in the STEM Faculty. The preferred candidate will have a PhD (or close to completion) in atmospheric physics or a closely related field, with knowledge and experience of numerical modelling of planetary atmospheres. For more information, please see the job advert at: https://tinyurl.com/mu48yuzw 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 2025 MISASA INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Institute for Planetary Material, Okayama University is opening the annual Misasa International Student Internship Program (MISIP) for advanced undergraduate (3rd to 4th year) and graduate students majoring in earth sciences, physics, chemistry, materials sciences, or related fields. Students (who have a strong interest in a career pursuing scientific research) from either within or outside Japan, regardless of nationality, are eligible to apply. Travel and daily living expenses will be covered, and accommodation in the Misasa Guesthouse will be provided. Institute for Planetary Material, Okayama University https://www.misasa.okayama-u.ac.jp/ Total number of Participants: 8 Internship dates: 1 July (Tuesday) to 7 August (Thursday), 2025 Last Date of Application: 24 March 2025 (23:59 JST) Details can be found in this link: https://www.misasa.okayama-u.ac.jp/MISIP/index.php For more details contact: Dr. Tak Kunihiro (misip@adm.okayama-u.ac.jp) 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 SUPERCAM MARS DATA WORKSHOP TUESDAY, MARCH 11 AT LPSC 2025 The Perseverance/SuperCam instrument team will host a data user workshop at the Lunar & Planetary Science Conference. It will be at 5:00-6:45 pm Tuesday, 3/11 in the Indian Springs room of the Woodlands Marriott Waterway Conference Center. The workshop is for people outside of the team who are interested in using the publicly available data and/or collaborating with others on the data. Data sets include visible & near infrared (VISIR) passive spectroscopy, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and derived elemental chemistry, time-resolved remote Raman and luminescence spectroscopy, acoustic data from the microphone, and imaging. The day of the week and time of the workshop will be posted in early 2025. The SuperCam team has collected nearly four years of data from hundreds of targets in Jezero crater on Mars, and it is available at: https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mars2020/supercam.htm 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 AOGS2025 SESSION PS01: PLANETARY SURFACE PROCESSES, COMPARATIVE GEOLOGY, AND ASTROBIOLOGY ACROSS THE SOLAR SYSTEM Please find below the details on our session that we are organizing for AOGS 2025, to be held in Singapore in 27 July to 1 August 2025. Submit your abstracts and apply for funding support by 18 February 2025 The surfaces of terrestrial planets and their satellites have been significantly shaped by diverse geological processes. In the outer Solar System, extreme conditions on the satellites of Jupiter, Saturn, and the ice giants lead to the development of unique exogenic and endogenic features. We invite contributions spanning a wide range of topics, including the geomorphology and composition of volcanic deposits, edifices, and plumes, volcano-induced deformation, edifice growth and collapse, tectonic structures, faulting and fracturing processes, crustal stress and strain analysis, cryovolcanism, fluvial and aeolian features, and studies related to planetary endogenic and exogenic processes. Additionally, we welcome research exploring the interactions between planetary interiors, surfaces, atmospheres, and their implications for astrobiology and habitability. Comparative studies of Earth's geological systems with a strong remote sensing focus, as well as investigations of terrestrial analogs, are strongly encouraged. https://tinyurl.com/2k6a2bmp Dr. Anezina Solomonidou (Hellenic Space Center, Greece) Dr. Rosaly Lopes (Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Caltech, USA) Dr. Florian M. Schwandner (NASA Ames Research Center, USA) 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 AOGS2025 SESSION PS26: ASTROCHEMICAL PROCESSES LEADING TO THE FORMATION OF PLANETARY BODIES IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM We advertise for our Astrochemistry session PS26 at the upcoming AOGS 2025 (27 July - 1 August 2025) at Marina Bay, Singapore. PS26 is entitled "Astrochemical Processes Leading to the Formation of Planetary Bodies in the Solar System." This Session will bring together researchers in the fields of planetary science, astrophysics, astrochemistry, and atmospheric science whose work focuses on the study of molecular interactions towards the formation of organic compounds in planetary environments, including comets, asteroids, planetary object (planets, dwarf planets, and moons) surfaces, and planetary object atmospheres. This also includes studies covering the formation of simple chemical precursors up to larger and more complex macromolecular organic compounds. Research areas that are encouraged include, but are not limited to, all spectral ranges of laboratory investigations, particle (electrons, protons, cosmic rays) and radiation (ultraviolet, extreme ultraviolet, X-ray photons) interaction with all phases of matter including ices and tholins, and theoretical and laboratory cross sections and reaction rates, with emphasis on applications to planetary, cometary, and astronomical observations. https://tinyurl.com/2k6a2bmp [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 BACO-25 SESSION JMC11: EXPLORATION OF THE DIVERSITY OF PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES AND SURFACES We invite you to submit abstracts to the session, JMC11 Exploration of the Diversity of Planetary Atmospheres and Surfaces, at a joint-assembly, IAMAS-IACS-IAPSO (BACO-25) on 20-25 July 2025: https://baco-25.org/new/sub2/sub201.asp Over the last decades, planetary science has revealed an incredible diversity of atmospheres on the various planetary bodies in our galaxy. Considerable efforts are being made at international level to better understand such diverse atmospheres and surfaces. These efforts encompass a wide variety of research fields: development of remote sensing techniques, space missions for orbiters and in-situ measurements, analysis of remote sensing data, understanding ices/ocean/surface-atmosphere-space interactions, numerical calculations of radiative and dynamical atmospheric processes, understanding of the evolution of these atmospheres and surfaces, comparative planetology studies, and laboratory measurements in support to different planetary conditions. In this session, papers covering these diverse topics will be solicited, providing the community with a comprehensive approach to characterizing these very different atmospheres and surfaces. Submission of Earth studies abstracts on related subjects is encouraged to foster cross-fertilization. Early Career support is available through ICPAE/IAMAS: https://www.iamas.org/icpae/ [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 SAVE THE DATE: JUICE SCHOOL AT LES HOUCHES, FRANCE This school is targeted (but not limited) to early career scientists. It will cover the main science topics of the JUICE mission with the goal to best prepare the future exploitation and interpretation of its data. Key topics include Jupiter, its atmosphere and magnetosphere, the icy Galilean moons (with an emphasis on Ganymede), minor moons and the dust and ring system. Ground- and space- based observations recently obtained on the Jupiter system, as well as links with exoplanet science, will also be presented. The format of the school includes tutorials, seminar-like presentations, inspirational evening talks, a poster session, a workshop on science planning and archive, and a roundtable on future missions to outer planets. Deadline for registration and request for grants: August 15, 2025 Contact: Olivier.Witasse@esa.int https://www.houches-school-physics.com/the-school/ https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Juice 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 OPAG MEETING (FEBRUARY 25-27) POSTPONED Dear OPAG Community, We appreciate your patience as we have worked to determine a path forward for our upcoming OPAG meeting, originally scheduled for February 25-27 in Tucson, AZ. We regret that, at this time, it is necessary for us to postpone our community OPAG meeting to a later date. More details will be made public as soon as they are available. We are deeply encouraged to be able to pass along that the leadership at NASA HQ in SMD and PSD has been working diligently to ensure that the valued interaction between the community and HQ enabled by the AGs can be resumed as soon as possible. They have prioritized this effort and are committed to working with OPAG and the other AGs to complete this work. Thank you to everyone for your patience under these circumstances. We are grateful for the commitment of our leaders in SMD and PSD to NASA and the greater planetary science community and look forward to resuming the exciting work of exploration and discovery together. 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 July 20-25, 2025 Busan IAMAS-IACS-IAPSO Joint Assembly https://baco-25.org/new/sub2/sub201.asp Busan, South Korea July 27-August 1, 2025 Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) https://www.asiaoceania.org/ Singapore [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 Ariel's Medial Grooves: Spreading Centers on a Candidate Ocean World Chloe B. Beddingfield et al. 2025 PSJ 6:32 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad9d3f A Laboratory Study of Plasma Charging Inside Lava Tubes on the Lunar Surface S. Gopalakrishnan et al. 2025 PSJ 6:33 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ada6b0 Surface Energy of Insoluble Organic Matter Simulant: Evaluation Based on Adhesive Force Measured by Centrifugal and Impact Separation Methods Yuuya Nagaashi et al. 2025 PSJ 6:34 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ada60c Application of Machine Learning Techniques to Distinguish Between Mare, Cryptomare, and Light Plains in Central Lunar South Pole-Aitken Basin Frank C. Chuang et al. 2025 PSJ 6:35 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ada4a6 Evaluating the Depth-Age Hypothesis for the Evolution of the Lunar Regolith Gwendolyn D. Bart 2025 PSJ 6:36 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ada24e Crater Dimensions on the Dwarf Planets Veronica J. Bray et al. 2025 PSJ 6:37 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad9fec Dimorphos's Material Properties and Estimates of Crater Size from the DART Impact Angela M. Stickle et al. 2025 PSJ 6:38 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad944d Thermally Driven Atmospheric Escape: Transition from Diffusion-limited to Drag-off Escape Jack C. Evans et al. 2025 PSJ 6:39 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ada369 Can Well-sampled Phase Curves Be Used to Infer Asteroid Spectral Features? Zachary Murray 2025 PSJ 6:40 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ada0ad 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 Major and Trace Element Variations and Lithologic Component Analysis in Apollo 17 Drive Tube 73001/2 Mason Neuman et al. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JE008373 Diurnal and Seasonal Variations of Gravity Waves in the Lower Atmosphere of Mars as Observed by InSight J. Hernandez-Bernal et al. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JE008746 Channelized Thermal Emission, Promethean-Type Jets and Surface Changes on Io From Juno Stellar Reference Unit Imagery Heidi N. Becker et al. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JE008744 Widespread Occurrence of Lava Lakes on Io Observed From Juno Alessandro Mura et al. https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JE008723 Collection and In Situ Analyses of Regolith Samples by the Mars 2020 Rover: Implications for Their Formation and Alteration History E. M. Hausrath et al. https://doi.org/10.1029/2023JE008046 *********************************************************************** * 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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