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Salty Hydration for Martian Soils: Amorphous Sulfates a Main Source of Regolith Water

In situ analysis of martian soil in the Gale Crater by NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has revealed that about a third of the samples are composed of non-crystalline materials (lacking […]

This entry was posted in Science News on 2023-09-05 by Planetary News contributor.

ROSES-23 Amendment 42: Lunar Data Analysis Program Due Dates Delayed and POC Change

The Lunar Data Analysis Program (LDAP) funds research on the analysis of data from missions for lunar science investigations. The overall objectives of LDAP are to enhance the scientific return […]

This entry was posted in Community Announcements on 2023-09-05 by Planetary News contributor.

ESA Archival Research Visitor Program

To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in […]

This entry was posted in Funding Opportunities on 2023-09-05 by Planetary News contributor.

51 Pegasi b Postdoctoral Fellowship

The 51 Pegasi b Postdoctoral Fellowship program recognizes early-career investigators of significant potential and provides them with the opportunity to conduct novel research in planetary astronomy. The fellowship program aims to advance our […]

This entry was posted in Job Opportunities on 2023-09-05 by Planetary News contributor.

Apollo 15 Samples Reveal Multiple Volatile Reservoirs and Processes

Our understanding of lunar volatiles (e.g., H, Cl, F), their abundances, isotopic signatures, and distribution on the surface of the Moon is constantly evolving. Over the last 15 years, advances […]

This entry was posted in Science News on 2023-08-29 by Planetary News contributor.

ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science

We are pleased to inform you about the opening of the call for the European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Research Fellowships in Space Science. The call opened on August 28, 2023, and has an application […]

This entry was posted in Job Opportunities on 2023-08-29 by Planetary News contributor.

Job Opportunity: Faculty Position in Planetary Science at Rice University

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Planetary Science with expertise that complements current departmental research. […]

This entry was posted in Job Opportunities on 2023-08-29 by Planetary News contributor.

New Frontiers 5: Seventh Community Announcement

SAM.gov Special Notice ID Number: NNH20ZDA016L Draft AO Text NNH23ZDA006J Released: January 10, 2023NNH23ZDA006J Comments Due: March 03, 2023Estimated Release of final AO: No earlier than 2026 (target)Estimated Proposal due […]

This entry was posted in Community Announcements on 2023-08-29 by Planetary News contributor.

Introduction to Planetary Analogs Field Trip

Get exposure to various volcanic and aeolian planetary analog terrains in New Mexico this October 26-29. This field trip is especially suitable for educators (including K-12), undergraduates, and early graduate students […]

This entry was posted in Community Announcements on 2023-08-24 by Planetary News contributor.

The Cross AG EDIA Working Group Is Looking for a New Co-Chair

The Cross AG EDIA Working Group is an organization of planetary scientists committed to working on matters of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our community. The Working Group’s role is to […]

This entry was posted in Community Announcements on 2023-08-24 by Planetary News contributor.

Job Opportunity: Tenure-Track Junior Faculty Position at Stanford University

Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Earth and Planetary Sciences. We invite candidates that have completed or will soon complete their Ph.D. in a broad range […]

This entry was posted in Job Opportunities on 2023-08-23 by Planetary News contributor.

No Plate Tectonics? No Problem, Says Life

On Earth, long-term geochemical cycling facilitated by plate tectonics is argued to be the most significant factor for habitability. Plate tectonics allows heat to move from the mantle into the […]

This entry was posted in Science News and tagged habitability, plate tectonics on 2023-08-22 by Planetary News contributor.

NASA Astrobiology Town Hall – September 8

The NASA Astrobiology Program is hosting a live Town Hall to share some exciting updates and take your questions about astrobiology at NASA HQ, the Research Coordination Networks, and future […]

This entry was posted in Community Announcements on 2023-08-22 by Planetary News contributor.

Mercury Science and Exploration August 2023 Newsletter Released

The Mercury Exploration Assessment Group (MExAG) is circulating Issue 12 of The Mercury Newsletter. The quarterly community newsletter can be accessed online at https://www.lpi.usra.edu/mexag/newsletter/. In this edition, we discuss the […]

This entry was posted in Community Announcements on 2023-08-15 by Planetary News contributor.

A Wrinkle in Time Magnifies JWST, Unlocking New Insights Into the Evolution of Our Universe

Infrared telescopes measure wavelengths longer than those of visible light, enabling us to peer through molecular clouds of dust and watch the birth of stars and planetary systems. Stars are […]

This entry was posted in Science News on 2023-08-15 by Planetary News contributor.

EVA Exercise at Meteor Crater – Applications Due August 11

Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Researchers: The LPI-JSC Center for Lunar Science and Exploration, with NASA SSERVI support, developed several field training and research programs in anticipation of a new era […]

This entry was posted in Community Announcements on 2023-08-08 by Planetary News contributor.

Habitability: The Astrophysical, Atmospheric, and Geophysical Implications

It is our pleasure to announce the 2024 Planetary Habitability program at the Munich Institute for Astro-, Particle, and Bio-Physics (MIAPbP) from May 21-June 14, 2024, in Garching, Germany. This […]

This entry was posted in Community Announcements on 2023-08-08 by Planetary News contributor.

Cumulate Overturn on Mercury May Have Produced Varied Mantle Source Regions

It is generally thought that the terrestrial planets were partially or entirely molten early in their history, i.e., they had magma oceans. A magma ocean allows efficient segregation of dense […]

This entry was posted in Science News and tagged Mercury on 2023-08-08 by Planetary News contributor.

Mars Exploration Science Program Newsletter for August 2023

Mars Community, On behalf of Vicky Hamilton (MEPAG Chair), Michael Mischna, Brandi Carrier and Jonathan Bapst of the Mars Program Science Office, the August 2023 edition of the Mars Exploration […]

This entry was posted in Community Announcements on 2023-08-04 by Planetary News contributor.

Call for Proposals: 4th Announcement of Opportunity for Ryugu Samples

The call for proposals for the 4th Announcement of Opportunity (AO4) for research analysis on the samples from asteroid Ryugu, and the registration and submission site for the proposals, are […]

This entry was posted in Community Announcements on 2023-08-01 by Planetary News contributor.

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