PLANETARY EXPLORATION NEWSLETTER Volume 17, Number 24 (June 4, 2023) 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. Open MEPAG Steering and Goals Committee Positions 2. Planetary Science Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting 3. Ice Giant Systems Seminar Series: June 13, Dr. Matt Clement 4. Anonymous FTP Access to the NAIF Server is Terminating 5. Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month 6. Texas Area Planetary Science Meeting (TAPS) 7. Microsatellites and Their Use in Planetary and Astrobiology Research Workshop 8. Life in the Subsurface Conference 9. Impacts and their Role in the Evolution of Life Summer School 10. Volcanism, Plate Tectonics, Hydrothermal Vents and Life Summer School 11. 3 Year Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Data Science at the Adler Planetarium 12. Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity in Meteorites Studies at Arizona State University 13. [NASA] SMD: Artemis III Deployed Instruments Final Text and Due Dates 14. [NASA] SMD: F.23 SMD Bridge Program Seed Funding Clarification 15. [NASA] PDS: Aperiodic PDS Data Releases in 2023.05 16. [NASA] PDS: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Data Release 65 17. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions 18. 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 OPEN MEPAG STEERING AND GOALS COMMITTEE POSITIONS MEPAG is currently seeking one individual to serve on the Steering Committee (SC), and three individuals to serve on the Goals Committee (GC). This call replaces a recent call from the month of April and previous applicants must apply through this updated form. The application form can be found at: https://forms.gle/TAkdKKZejH11GWiQ9 Participation in the Steering Committee includes a monthly teleconference, participation in MEPAG community meetings (virtual and hybrid), review of MEPAG reports, occasional participation on Science Analysis Groups (SAGs), and related activities. The GC openings are split between Goal II (Climate), Goal III (Geology), and Goal IV (Preparation for Humans). Participation in the Goals Committee includes periodic reviews of the MEPAG Goals document, writing of updates as needed, and other goals-related activities as directed by the SC. Committee membership is open to both qualified US and international participants. Representation of the diverse membership of the Mars science community, including women and minorities, is essential; expressions of interest from all career levels, disciplines, institutions, and geographic locations are encouraged. The form will close on Friday, June 16 at 5PM Pacific. [Edited for length] 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 PLANETARY SCIENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) MEETING The next Planetary Science Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting will take place June 21-23, 2023, as a hybrid meeting (at NASA Headquarters and on WebEx). The agenda is posted online, with WebEx connection information: https://tinyurl.com/2kkzyb7x Accessibility: Captioning will be provided for this meeting. We are committed to providing equal access to this meeting for all participants. If you need alternative formats or other reasonable accommodations, please contact Ms. KarShelia Kinard, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358-2355 or karshelia.kinard@nasa.gov. 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 ICE GIANT SYSTEMS SEMINAR SERIES: JUNE 13, DR. MATT CLEMENT Date/Time: June 13, 11am ET Speaker: Dr. Matt Clement (JHU/APL) Topic: The early secular evolution of the outer Solar System and the present state of the Nice Model 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 and fill out "Stay Informed", visit the series website here: https://neptuneodyssey.jhuapl.edu/Events/ 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 ANONYMOUS FTP ACCESS TO THE NAIF SERVER IS TERMINATING NAIF announces that the anonymous FTP access to the NAIF server will be terminated on July 1, 2023 in order to comply with the NASA cybersecurity policy. NAIF urges anybody who currently uses anonymous FTP to download files from the NAIF server to switch to HTTPS. Through HTTPS one can access all SPICE kernels and other SPICE materials available on the NAIF server starting at top link: https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/pub/naif/ For users using wget, the download help page: https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/naif/download_tip.html shows wget options helpful for downloading just directories of interest without unnecessary extra HTML files. 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 June image of the month is now available at the IAG's Planetary Geomorphology web page: https://planetarygeomorphology.wordpress.com This month's topic is "Flow deposits on Mercury - Impact ejecta flows or landslides?", contributed by Alistair Blance, The Open University, UK. You can follow IAG Planetary Geomorphology Image of the Month on 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 TEXAS AREA PLANETARY SCIENCE MEETING (TAPS) We are thrilled to announce that the website for the first Texas Area Planetary Science Meeting (TAPS) is now live! Taking place on August 17-18, 2023, at the downtown UT San Antonio (UTSA) campus, TAPS aims to facilitate interaction, collaboration, and partnerships within the Texas planetary science, astrobiology, and exoplanet research community. We invite researchers, faculty, postdocs, and students to visit our website and explore the details of this inaugural 1.5-day event. Here are some key dates to remember: June 22: Abstract Submission Deadline; June 23: Travel Grant Application Deadline; July 14: Registration Deadline; August 17-18: TAPS Meeting Travel support is available for everyone who needs financial support to attend the meeting. Applications for travel grants are now open. Find out more about TAPS, including registration, abstract submission, and travel grant application details on our new website: https://sites.google.com/view/tapsmeeting/home Mark your calendars and register today! We look forward to welcoming you to the first-ever Texas Area Planetary Science Meeting. For any questions, please contact the TAPS Team at TAPSmeeting@gmail.com. 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 MICROSATELLITES AND THEIR USE IN PLANETARY AND ASTROBIOLOGY RESEARCH WORKSHOP The aim of the workshop Microsatellites and their use in planetary and astrobiology research (Tartu, Estonia, 1-8 August 2023) will be to enable students and early career scientists to design micro-and nanosatellite missions tackling scientific themes and target objects they have chosen themselves previously. The workshop will consist of three parts: - a lectured part consisting of in-depth talks - a mission designing part where attendees plan these endeavours in detail with the help of satellite technologists - a final presentation of all the projects The workshop aims to: - Highlight the possible potential of microsatellites in exploring different targets like the Moon, small bodies and outer satellites - Foster the interaction between space researchers and technologists - Allow participants to start the design and planning of new space missions - Contribute to the training of a new generation of space researchers The workshop will consist of lectures by leading scientists, planning of for different micro- or nanosatellite projects in small groups as well as open discussions. Participants will also have the possibility to display their own research results in a poster session. Website: https://sisu.ut.ee/microsatellites2023/ [Edited for length] 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 LIFE IN THE SUBSURFACE CONFERENCE Date: October 25-27, 2023 Location: Angra do Heroismo, Terceira, Azores. This meeting will focus on the following subjects: - Characteristics of (potential) subsurface habitats on Earth and beyond - Early evolution of subsurface life including its possible role in emergence of life - Diversity, metabolism and survival strategies of subsurface life on Earth - Possibility of extraterrestrial subsurface life and its detection. - Gaps in the knowledge about subsurface life - Subsurface environments and extremophiles on the Azores. Very proficient speakers have been invited to the workshop. It will be held at the very modern Centro Cultural e de Congressos offering ideal setting. The location Angra is a picturesque city and has plenty of good restaurants and clean and affordable hotels with good services. The EAI project team "Astrobiology and Art" will organise a multimedia event on the first day. There will be a speleological society "Os Montanheiros" will organise an exhibition of life in Azorean lava caves. The deadline for registration and abstract submission is July 1, 2023. Please check the website: https://europeanastrobiology.eu/azores-workshop-2023-home/ for further information. 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 IMPACTS AND THEIR ROLE IN THE EVOLUTION OF LIFE SUMMER SCHOOL Date: 5-14 September, 2023 Location: Nordlingen, Germany The course will give the participants a thorough introduction into how meteorite, comet, and asteroid impacts participate in shaping life on Earth. The following subjects will be covered by the lectures: - Roles of impacts in the formation of habitable planets - Physical and chemical properties of comets and meteorites - Detection and investigation of impact craters by geological methods and remote sensing from space - Ecological consequences of impacts and the role of impacts in mass extinctions - Transfer of life through meteorite impacts - Threat of life on our planet by near-Earth asteroids and comets The lecture programme will be complemented by practical exercises concerning: - Investigations of Suevite formations - Analysis of pollen indicators impact events. - Microscopy of impactites - Outreach work for a conference on "Impacts and their role in the evolution of life" in Nordlingen in Autumn 2024 The deadline for applications is 15 June 2023. Please check the website: https://europeanastrobiology.eu/summer-school-2023-homepage/ for further information. [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 VOLCANISM, PLATE TECTONICS, HYDROTHERMAL VENTS AND LIFE SUMMER SCHOOL Date: October 11-21, 2023 Location: Angra do Heroismo, Azores, Portugal This summer school will focus on which role volcanism, plate tectonics, and hydrothermal vents played in the emergence and evolution of life. It will give lecturers of leading scientists on this subject. Moreover, there will be sampling excursions to lava caves and solfatares as well as exercises on genetic characterisation of extremophiles population those habitats as well as on cultivation of bacteria. Angra is a picturesque city and has plenty of good restaurants and clean and affordable hotels with good services. There are flights to the close Terceira Lajes airport from both Europe mainland, the US, and Canada. The deadline for applications is July 1, 2023. Please check the website: https://europeanastrobiology.eu/azores-ss-home/ for further information. 11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11-11 3 YEAR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP POSITION IN DATA SCIENCE AT THE ADLER PLANETARIUM The Science Engagement Division at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago is seeking candidates for a 3-year Postdoctoral Fellowship position in the field of Data Science, with an emphasis on Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis. The Postdoctoral Fellow will carry out independent research with a focus on the analysis of light pollution image data collected by the Adler's Far Horizons research program. Please visit for more details: https://tinyurl.com/jusdkukf Please use the following link to apply for the position: https://tinyurl.com/43hhxhf2 Please reach out to Ken Walczak (kwalczak@adlerplanetarium.org) if you have any questions. 12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12-12 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN METEORITES STUDIES AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY The Arizona State University Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies is pleased to announce the search for the inaugural BMCS Meteorite Studies Postdoctoral Fellow. Early career individuals, near Ph.D. completion and up to 4 years post-Ph.D. with an interest in meteorites and related materials, are encouraged to apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/126208 Come launch your scientific career in the School of Earth and Space Exploration, one of the world's most interdisciplinary planetary science schools, working directly with one of the world's largest university meteorite collections! 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 [NASA] SMD: ARTEMIS III DEPLOYED INSTRUMENTS FINAL TEXT AND DUE DATES F.12 Artemis III Deployed Instruments (A3DI) solicits both standalone instruments and instrument suites to conduct high-priority science investigations that can be uniquely accomplished by human deployment of payloads on the surface of the Moon during Artemis III. Deployed instruments consist of autonomous instrument packages installed on the lunar surface by astronauts during extravehicular activities (EVAs). Proposed deployed instruments must address one or more of the scientific objectives outlined in the Artemis III Science Definition Team (SDT) Report. Please refer to the call for more information: https://tinyurl.com/3yfhm9cp A Pre-proposal Conference is scheduled for June 14, 2023, and a BPS Virtual Workshop is scheduled for June 9, 2023; see Section 3.5 for more information. [Edited for length] 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 [NASA] SMD: F.23 SMD BRIDGE PROGRAM SEED FUNDING CLARIFICATION The SMD Bridge Seed Funding Program Element of ROSES-2023 (F.23) solicits proposals to provide support for faculty investigators and their students at under-resourced institutions (URIs) to carry out NASA-relevant research. Through the BPSF program, SMD aims to facilitate new and expand ongoing partnerships between students and faculty at URIs and researchers at NASA Centers that could be expected to grow into Bridge partnerships and become well-positioned to submit a proposal to the future SMD Bridge Program opportunity in ROSES-2023. Section 1 of F.23 Bridge Program Seed Funding (BPSF) has been clarified to indicate that eligibility is based on SMD grant funding, and that STEM fields counting toward the 20 PhD graduation limit are those relevant to SMD strategic objectives. Sections 1 and 3.5 have been updated to clarify requirements for the NASA partner. Section 3.7 has been added, to explain rolling submissions and clarify the rules regarding resubmissions and duplicate proposals. The email address has been updated to hq-smd-bridge@mail.nasa.gov. New text is in bold. Go to: https://tinyurl.com/5n8v3t4y [Edited for length] 15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15-15 [NASA] APERIODIC PDS DATA RELEASES IN 2023.05 In May 2023, PDS ingested and made available the following data, none of which were regularly released with an ongoing mission: - 2023.05.30 GRAIL: LGRS RDR - 2023.05.26 NH: Cosmic Optical Background Observations - 2023.05.15 LRO: LROC topography generated by Gaskell Stereophotoclinometry - 2023.05.10 MEX: HRSC map projected data - 2023.05.10 MEX: HRSC map projected data - 2023.05.02 Mission-Independent DSN Calibration Data - 2023.05.02 MEX: OMEGA experiment data for mission extension 8 - 2023.05.02 MEX: HRSC radiometrically calibrated data V4 To access those data: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20230531.shtml To access all data archived in PDS: https://pds.nasa.gov 16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16-16 [NASA] PDS: MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER DATA RELEASE 65 The NASA Planetary Data System announces Release 65 of data from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO). This release contains raw, calibrated, and derived data products nominally covering the time period August 9 through November 8, 2022. Some instrument teams are delivering more recent data. The data are archived at various PDS nodes. - CRISM, SHARAD, and Radio Science data at the Geosciences Node - HiRISE, CTX, and MARCI data at the Cartography and Imaging Sciences Node - MCS data at the Atmospheres Node - SPICE data at the NAIF Node The data may be accessed at: https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro/ For a view centered on this release: https://pds.nasa.gov/datasearch/subscription-service/SS-20230601.shtml 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/ MRO data releases occur every three months. The next release is scheduled for September 1, 2023. 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 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 August 1-8, 2023 Microsatellites and their use in Planetary and Astrobiology Research Workshop https://sisu.ut.ee/microsatellites2023/ Tartu, Estonia October 25-27, 2023 Life in the Subsurface Conference https://europeanastrobiology.eu/azores-workshop-2023-home/ Azores, Portugal [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.] 18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18-18 PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS Direct Links to Open Access Papers Editor, Faith Vilas https://psj.aas.org Relation of Gravity, Winds, and the Moment of Inertia of Jupiter and Saturn Burkhard Militzer and William B. Hubbard 2023 PSJ 4:95 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acd2cd Determining the Pyroxene Mineralogies of Vestoids T. H. Burbine et al. 2023 PSJ 4:96 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/accb98 Depletion of 13C in CO in the Atmosphere of Mars Suggested by ExoMars-TGO/NOMAD Observations S. Aoki et al. 2023 PSJ 4:97 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acd32f Space Weathering of Genesis Mission Solar-wind Collectors with Inferences for Weathering on Airless Bodies Amy J. G. Jurewicz et al. 2023 PSJ 4:98 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acd33c Erratum: "Thermal Properties of 1847 WISE-observed Asteroids" (2022, PSJ, 3, 56) Denise Hung et al. 2023 PSJ 4:99 https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/acd2d6 Dual-band Fourier-transform Millimeter-wave Spectrometry for In Situ Gas Sensing Brian J. 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