The 2023-2032 Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey Origins, Worlds, and Life recommended that “NASA develop scientific exploration strategies, as it has for Mars, in areas of broad scientific importance, […]
Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans
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NASA-DARES RFI Hub (The NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy)
As we approach the February 4th deadline for RFI response submissions to the NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (NASA-DARES), the NASA Astrobiology Program invites AGU attendees to a […]
Posted inEnceladus, Europa, Exploration Gear & Tech, Icy Worlds, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Robotics/Rovers/UAVs, Status Report, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography
NASA’s SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska
A model of a tiny, wedge-shaped robot designed to explore subsurface oceans of icy moons, right, sits beside a large waterproof capsule containing electronics and sensors for testing below glacial […]
Posted inBiosignatures & Paleobiology, Exploration Gear & Tech, Mars, Meteorites & Asteroids, Missions & Hardware, Planetary Protection & Biosafety, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Robotics/Rovers/UAVs, Sample Return, Status Report
Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (ExMAG) Call for Applications for 2025 Membership
The Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (ExMAG) is seeking applications for open volunteer service positions starting in 2025.
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Astrogeology, Atmospheres, Climate, Weather, Conferences and Meetings, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Status Report
NASA Planetary Science Advisory Committee Meeting November 12 and 13
The next meeting of the NASA Planetary Science Advisory Committee (PAC) will be held virtually on November 12 and 13, per the schedule below.
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Town Hall for NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (DARES) UPDATE
Join us for an interactive NASA Astrobiology Town Hall where we will provide an overview of the forthcoming NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (NASA-DARES 2025).
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Planetary Protection Metagenomics in Spaceflight Workshop
The Planetary Protection Metagenomics in Spaceflight Workshop is scheduled for November 19-22, 2024, at NASA Ames in Mountain View, California.
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Policy, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Status Report
NASA Call for Nominations to the Executive Committee of the Exoplanet Exploration Program Analysis Group (ExoPAG)
The Astrophysics Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is pleased to issue this open call for nominations to serve on the Executive Committee (EC) of NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program Analysis […]
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Request for Information: Development of NASA-DARES 2025: The NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy
Number: NNH25ZDA002LRelease Date: October 8, 2024Response Date: February 4, 2025Short URL: https://go.nasa.gov/ABStrategyRFI Dear Colleagues: NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is pleased to announce a Request for Information (RFI) to gather […]
Posted inBiosignatures & Paleobiology, Comets and Asteroids, Extremeophiles and Extreme Environments, Genomics, Proteomics, Bioinformatics, Meteorites & Asteroids, Microbiology & Virology, Planetary Protection & Biosafety, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans, Sample Return, Societal Issues, Space Life Science, Status Report
Design, Development, And Operation Of An ISO Class 5 Cleanroom For Planetary Instrumentation And Planetary Protection Protocols
Cleanrooms are controlled environments where the number of airborne particles is reduced to a level defined by an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard. These facilities have applications in different […]