NASA Planetary Science Technology Workshop

The NASA Planetary Exploration Science Technology Office (PESTO) invites its awardees and members of the public to participate in the Planetary Science Technology Workshop December 1-2, 2026, a virtual event.

Attendees will explore the latest advances in NASA-funded technology for Planetary Science, including; remote and in-situ sensing instruments, platforms, components, communications, automation, and modeling. The meeting goal is to inspire all with discussions of successes and challenges from technology development for Planetary Science, and to encourage interactions between scientists and engineers.

Attendees may participate as presenters, panelists, and/or audience members. Registration for all attendees will close on November 20, 2026. Abstract submissions for presentations will close on November 24, 2026.

To register for this event, please fill out the form at the following link: 2026 PESTO Workshop Registration. https://forms.gle/ZAcLHmE3AiK1erEB9

Please monitor https://www.nasa.gov/glenn/glenn-expertise-space-exploration/pesto/ for the latest information. Please email HQ-PESTO@mail.nasa.gov with any questions.

Best Regards,

Planetary Exploration Science Technology Office
Erica N. Montbach: erica.n.montbach@nasa.gov
Michael Lienhard: michael.a.lienhard@nasa.gov
Anna Maria Pal: a.pal@nasa.gov
Steven Foss: steven.p.foss@nasa.gov