Workshop on the Integrated Science of Comets

11 AUG UPDATE:

The Workshop on the Integrated Science of Comets: From Laboratory Studies of Cometary Materials to Remote Observations is scheduled for September 22–24, 2026, at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas. Although the emphasis is on in-person attendance, some opportunities for virtual participation will be available.

 Program and Presenter Information

Detailed information about the program is available by viewing the program and abstracts. Authors should review the author index for abstracts accepted for presentation to see where they have been scheduled. If authors’ names in the index need to be updated, email meetinginfo@hou.usra.edu.

Registration

 Registration fees are not being collected for this workshop, but registration is required. Registration will be available through September 24. Before the workshop, all registrants will receive an email from Houston Meeting Info with virtual connection information.

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The Workshop on the Integrated Science of Comets: From Laboratory Studies of Cometary Materials to Remote Observations is scheduled for September 22–24, 2026, at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) in Houston, Texas. The workshop will be held in person with opportunities for virtual participation and presentations.

The workshop will bring together the international community working on interplanetary dust particles, cometary samples, and comet observations. Marking the 20th anniversary of the Stardust sample return, the workshop will highlight two decades of advances in cometary sample science while integrating new insights from space and ground-based observations across optical, infrared, and radio wavelengths, including facilities such as JWST, Hubble, and major ground-based observatories. By connecting laboratory analyses, multi-wavelength remote sensing, and mission science, the workshop aims to develop a cohesive understanding of cometary materials and their role in Solar System formation, and to define key science priorities for future comet exploration and sample return missions.