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SUMMARY:European Astrobiology Network Association (EANA) 2026
DESCRIPTION:The EANA 2026 Conference will be organised by the Space Exploration Institute in Neuchâtel\, Switzerland\, from the 1st (Tuesday) to the 4th (Friday) September 2026.  The main theme will be “Astrobiology Missions” with a special focus on the “ExoMars Rosalind Franklin Mission”\, but contributions on all topics within the field of Astrobiology are invited. \nThe EANA 2026 LOC is chaired by Jean-Luc Josset. \nThe meeting will consist of invited keynote as well as contributed talks\, the well-known Space Factor contest\, and poster sessions. \nEANA 2026 will take place in person only.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/european-astrobiology-network-association-eana-2026/
LOCATION:Space Exploration Institute\, Fbg de l'Hôpital 68\, Neuchâtel\, 2000 Neuchâtel\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
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SUMMARY:Diplomado en Educación Científica - Instituto de Astrobiología de Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Diplomado en Educación Científica (Diploma in Science Education)\nÉnfasis en Ciencias Planetarias (Planetary Science Emphasis) \nUna experiencia académica que integra ciencia\, educación\, inteligencia artificial\, astronomía\, astrobiología\, astrofísica y exploración espacial. Desarrollado por el Instituto de Astrobiología de Colombia\, con el apoyo de Microsoft 365. (An academic experience that integrates science\, education\, artificial intelligence\, astronomy\, astrobiology\, astrophysics and space exploration. Developed by the Institute of Astrobiology of Colombia\, with Microsoft 365 support.) \n¡No necesitas conocimientos previos! (No prior knowledge required) \n3 de septiembre – 7 de noviembre\nJueves 6:30–8:30 p. m. | Sábados 8:00–11:00 a. m.\nHora Colombia | 🎓 120 horas certificadas \nColombia: $200.000 COP\nLatinoamérica y España: USD $65 \n¡INSCRIPCIONES ABIERTAS!\nCupos disponibles. Haz parte de una experiencia que conecta la educación con el universo. \n+57 316 528 83 09\nastrobiologia.org
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/diplomado-en-educacion-cientifica-instituto-de-astrobiologia-de-colombia/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260903T190000
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SUMMARY:AbGradE Lectures: Isabel Santos de Sousa and Guillaume Leseigneur
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 3 September\nNatural History Museum of Neuchâtel\, Switzerland \nAre you curious about the mysteries of the Universe?\nHave you ever wondered how did life on Earth even began?\nWhat lies beyond our Solar System? \n“EARTH ELSEWHERE\, ELSEWHEN”\nDive into some of the big questions that astrobiology tries to answer with Isabel Santos de Sousa! \n“A JOURNEY THROUGH OUR SOLAR SYSTEM\, THE MILKY WAY AND BEYOND”\nJoin Guillaume Leseigneur on a journey through the Universe and beyond! \nThursday\, 3 September\nNatural History Museum of Neuchâtel\, Switzerland \nThe event is completely free. Whether you already love space science or are simply curious about the Universe\, come join us for an exciting evening of science communication
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/abgrade-lectures-isabel-santos-de-sousa-and-guillaume-leseigneur/
LOCATION:Natural History Museum of Neuchâtel\, Switzerland\, Rue des Terreaux 14\, 2000\, Neuchâtel\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260808T153117Z
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SUMMARY:Europlanet Science Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:Europlanet and the Scientific Organizing Committee of EPSC2026 invites all planetary scientists to participate in the congress\, submit contributions to the topical sessions\, and share their research with their colleagues. The congress will offer virtual elements to access oral and poster sessions. The intention of the congress is to cover a broad area of science topics related to planetary science and planetary missions. The programme of this year’s EPSC will contain oral and poster sessions\, as well as workshops and panel discussions. The ethos is to create a simple\, flexible\, and inclusive meeting that provides multiple opportunities for interaction\, scientific discussion\, and networking.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/europlanet-science-congress-2026/
LOCATION:AMARE\, Spuiplein 150\, 2511 DG Den Haag\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
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SUMMARY:Interdisciplinary Origin of Life Meeting for Early Career Researchers (IOoL2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Origin of Life Early Career Network (OoLEN) is pleased to announce that this year’s Interdisciplinary Origin of Life Meeting for Early Career Researchers (IOoL2026) will be held in Tokyo\, Japan at the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) on 9-11 September 2026. \nThe IOoL conference\, OoLEN’s biannual meeting\, is a prime opportunity for early-career researchers to present their work on the origins of life in a relaxed setting\, to exchange ideas across different disciplines relevant to understanding the origin and nature of living systems\, and to stimulate discussions and ideas to help guide the future of research on these topics. The IOoL meeting further provides an opportunity for early career researchers to connect with each other and immerse themselves in the community outside their own labs. \nThe meeting is open to any early-career researcher (master student\, PhD student\, post-doc\, PI < 3 years) working in the context of the origins of life. Membership in OoLEN at the time of registration is not mandatory but we strongly encourage to join the network!
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/61020/
LOCATION:Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI)\, 2-12-1-IE-1 Ookayama\, Meguro-ku\, Tokyo 152-8550\, Tokyo\, Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260909T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T181448Z
CREATED:20260811T181313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T181448Z
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SUMMARY:Europlanet Early-Career (EPEC) Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our next Europlanet Early-Career (EPEC\,) Committee Meeting will take place at EPSC 2026 in The Hague\, Netherlands and online in hybrid on the 9th September 2026 at 15:00 CEST. EPEC will have lots of news and updates to share amid the excitement of EPSC\, as well as the chance to get involved with some all-new activities. \nYou can register for the meeting here.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/europlanet-early-career-epec-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:AMARE\, Spuiplein 150\, 2511 DG Den Haag\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260816T011415Z
CREATED:20260816T011023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T011415Z
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SUMMARY:The Science of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
DESCRIPTION:For nearly 60 years\, Star Trek has sent its crews toward the same question that working astrobiologists ask every day: What does life look like somewhere that isn’t Earth? \nIn this Neighborhood Lecture\, join astrobiologist Mike Wong—who studies the chemical fingerprints that could reveal life on distant worlds and hosts a podcast on the science of Star Trek—for a look at how the franchise’s imagined planets stack up against what we actually know about worlds beyond our Solar System. \nYou’ll also hear from other Carnegie scientists about how their own research intersects with the Trek universe\, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. \nThis free science event will begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT (Doors: 6:00 PM) in the Greenewalt Auditorium of Carnegie Science’s Broad Branch Road Campus in NW\, Washington\, DC. Please RSVP to secure your spot at this event!
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/the-science-of-star-trek-strange-new-worlds/
LOCATION:Carnegie Science Earth and Planets Laboratory\, Greenewalt Lecture Hall 5241 Broad Branch Road\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260817T150735Z
CREATED:20260817T150735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T150735Z
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SUMMARY:Women of Astrobiology: Intelligence on and off Earth with Dr. Lori Marino
DESCRIPTION:How should our understanding of intelligence on Earth shape the search for intelligence beyond it? \nIn the next Women of Astrobiology talk\, neuroscientist and 2026 Drake Award recipient Dr Lori Marino will discuss the diversity of complex intelligences on our planet and the limitations of viewing human intelligence as the standard for recognising other minds. \nIntelligence On and Off Earth will also consider an essential question for astrobiology: how can we search for extraterrestrial life while minimising the risk of harm and exploitation? \n10 September | 11 PM – UTC
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/women-of-astrobiology-intelligence-on-and-off-earth-with-dr-lori-marino/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T130000
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CREATED:20260907T232245Z
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SUMMARY:Penn State Astrobiology Hour: Francis Nimmo\, Icy moon subsurface oceans and future missions
DESCRIPTION:September 11\, 2026\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nDavey Lab 538 or Zoom \nAbout the Series: \nPlease join us for the Astrobiology Research Center seminar series in Davey Lab 538 or online Fridays from 12-1 pm. \nThe student organizing committee has lined up an outstanding series of talks for this semester on the theme of Missions & Space Exploration. You will find both experts on missions (comet interceptors\, Europa Clipper\, Voyager\, Cassini\, SunRISE\, VERITAS) and space biology (human health in spaceflight\, space\, planetary environments) in the mix. There will be 4-5 talks in person\, including this week’s seminar by our own Jason Wright. \nGraduate students can take the seminar for 1 credit (ABIOL 597). Graduate student lunches will be organized for in-person visits from external speakers.\nOrganization UP – Institute – HUCK LIFE SCIENCES
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/penn-state-astrobiology-hour-francis-nimmo-icy-moon-subsurface-oceans-and-future-missions/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260906T163118Z
CREATED:20260807T212258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T163118Z
UID:60830-1789344000-1789775999@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Astrobiology Graduate Conference (AbGradCon) 2026
DESCRIPTION:5 September update – Program\, speakers\, social media etc. \nAstrobiology Graduate Conference (AbGradCon26) \nhttps://astrobiology.com/2026/09/04/astrobiology-graduate-conference-abgradcon26-update/ \n——-\nThe Astrobiology Graduate Conference (AbGradCon) is an annual\, student-led conference to highlight and promote the scientific research of early career astrobiologists.  Attendees of this conference are graduate students and post-doctoral researchers which creates a more relaxed atmosphere for scientific discussions and networking. The conference will be held at the University of Arizona this year from September 14-18th. Abstract submissions have already closed for this year.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/astrobiology-graduate-conference-abgradcon-2026/
LOCATION:University of Arizona\, Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2) at 1064 E Lowell St\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260902T174015Z
CREATED:20260902T174015Z
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SUMMARY:LIFE NASA RCN Seminar Series: Cobamide biosynthesis in the last universal common ancestor?
DESCRIPTION:Time: September 15th\, 8 AM PDT/11 AM EDT \nJOIN THE WEBINAR VIA ZOOM \nVal Karavaeva is a PhD student at the Genome Evolution and Ecology Group (GEEG) at the University of Vienna. Their work concerns microbial bioenergetics\, with a focus on evolution of cofactor biosynthesis enzymes\, in particular tetrapyrroles\, such as cobalamin (vitamin B12) and heme. Val is involved in several origins-of-life and astrobiology initiatives\, being a member of NASA LIFE RCN Early-Career Committee\, serving on the executive board of OoLEN (Origin of Life Early-Career Network)\, and collaborating with AbGradE (Astrobiology Graduates in Europe). \nTo learn more about the LIFE: Early Cells to Multicellularity Research Coordination Network and how you can join\, visit the official website.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/life-nasa-rcn-seminar-series-cobamide-biosynthesis-in-the-last-universal-common-ancestor/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260902T180438Z
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SUMMARY:PCE3 Seminar:  Directed evolution of RNA for self-replication
DESCRIPTION:Edoardo Gianni\nInvestigator Scientist\nMRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology\n“Directed evolution of RNA for self-replication” \nTuesday\, Sept 15th 12 p.m. EDT/9 a.m. PDT\nMore information & registration:\nhttps://www.prebioticchem.org/seminar-series-signup \nEdoardo Gianni is an Investigator Scientist at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge\, UK. He is interested in building minimal chemical systems that can replicate themselves and evolve in order to understand how this may have occurred spontaneously on the early earth. To do so\, he uses directed evolution to reveal new function in large libraries of biomolecules\, with a focus on RNA as the driver of self-replication and carrier of heritable information. Edoardo obtained his PhD from the University of Cambridge and a BSc from University College London. \nSpecial PCE3 Introduction by Karyn Rogers\, PCE3 Co-Lead\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/pce3-seminar-directed-evolution-of-rna-for-self-replication/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260808T152846Z
CREATED:20260808T151453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T152846Z
UID:60938-1789516800-1789775999@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Machine Learning in Solar and Planetary Research Summer school
DESCRIPTION:The Europlanet Early Career Network and the Europlanet Machine Learning Working Group is excited to announce the Machine Learning in Solar and Planetary Research Summer school.  Being organized by Space Research and Technology Institute (SRTI) – Bulgarian Space Agency\, the programme will feature talks\, workshops on varied themes like Foundations and Tools in ML\, Solar and Space-Weather\, Planetary Imaging and Spectroscopy etc.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/machine-learning-in-solar-and-planetary-research-summer-school/
LOCATION:Space Research and Technology Institute (SRTI)\, Primorsko\, Bulgaria
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260910T163737Z
CREATED:20260910T163737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T163737Z
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SUMMARY:NASA Ames AI/ML Seminar: Harnessing Trust: Agentic AI Workflow in Exoplanetary Climate Modeling
DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE AI/ML SEMINAR SERIES \nEveryone is invited to the monthly artificial intelligence and machine learning virtual seminar hosted by the AI-Astrobiology Initiative at NASA Ames Research Center. Previously recorded seminars can be found on the AI-ML Astrobiology YouTube channel. \nThe speaker for this event will be Dr. Eric Wolf from the University of Colorado\, Boulder.\nTitle: Harnessing Trust: Agentic AI Workflow in Exoplanetary Climate Modeling \nAbstract: Large language models (LLMs) are now broadly used across society\, and their usage amongst research scientists is increasing. On one hand LLMs have helped resolve open problems in mathematics and physics\, on the other a hallucinated reference can land you a 1-year ban from arXiv. The top-end capability of high-functioning AI systems is not in question\, but trust in everyday workflows is. Should you let an LLM \nfind relevant citations\, write plotting scripts\, perform critical calculations\, act on real file systems\, and \nderive real scientific results? The inherent probabilistic nature of LLM outputs contradicts trained scientific skepticism of anything that cannot be reproduced deterministically. \nIn this talk\, Dr. Wolf will discuss how LLMs moved from a hesitant curiosity to the agentic connective tissue linking my entire research workflow. I review real world use cases from my work in exoplanetary climate modeling\, in ascending complexity and stakes. I report successes\, failures\, and lessons learned along the way. Trust in AI-driven agentic workflows is not a vibe\, but a property of the harness you build around it. Encouragingly\, building agentic workflows is increasing efficiency\, reducing technical barriers\, and opening new research opportunities.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/nasa-ames-ai-ml-seminar-harnessing-trust-agentic-ai-workflow-in-exoplanetary-climate-modeling/
LOCATION:Online – Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260810T183323Z
CREATED:20260810T183323Z
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UID:61045-1789948800-1790380799@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Charting the Future of Stellar and Exoplanets Spectroscopy (CHASES 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Looking ahead\, a new generation of instruments (some of which already operational like ESPRESSO and DESI) will soon start (WEAVE\, 4MOST)\, is planned (MOONS)\, or proposed — from ultra-stable high-resolution spectrographs to massively multiplexed facilities on large telescopes- which are pushing the boundaries of both precision and scale. \nThese developments will enable the study of fainter and more distant systems with unprecedented detail and/or statistical power\, opening new windows in our understanding of the exoplanet population\, galactic archaeology\, and fundamental physics. Indeed\, by September 2026 we expect that many new results will be already emerging\, while new instruments\, such as 4MOST\, will be starting operations and possibly delivering early science. The new instrumentation is also introducing new challenges\, such as calibration at the cm/s level\, uniform abundance scales across surveys\, use of artificial intelligence for data analysis. \nThis conference will explore all these themes\, bringing together communities working on instrumentation\, stellar and exoplanet astrophysics\, and chemical evolution. Some time will also be dedicated to complementary topics that benefit from high-precision spectroscopy. The conference will serve as a launchpad for reviewing the scientific landscape\, new challenges\, and priorities. 2026 indeed represents an interesting point in ESO’s timeline: a moment when the legacy of VLT instrumentation is since many years at its scientific peak\, while the astronomical community is looking ahead to the next generation of telescopes and spectrographs\, including the upcoming MOONS and CUBES\, and\, of course\, the Extremely Large Telescope. 2026 is also important for the more distant future\, considering the call for new VLT instrumentation within the VLT2030 roadmap and the Expanding Horizons initiative.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/charting-the-future-of-stellar-and-exoplanets-spectroscopy-chases-2026/
LOCATION:Procchio\, Elba Island\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260811T175806Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop on the Integrated Science of Comets
DESCRIPTION:11 AUG UPDATE: \nThe 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. \n Program and Presenter Information \nDetailed 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. \nRegistration \n 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. \nMeeting Portal Updates: We have modified the meeting portal to enhance the user experience and allow for greater customization of your profile. We encourage you to log in to the meeting portal to update your profile information. From the meeting portal home page\, click Edit Profile. \n——- \nThe 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/workshop-on-the-integrated-science-of-comets/
LOCATION:Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI)\, 3600 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
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SUMMARY:Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Meeting (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Dear OPAG Community\, \nWe are pleased to announce that the Outer Planets Assessment Group will host a Community meeting September 22-23\, 2026. This meeting will be a virtual meeting and will take place from 9am – 2pm Pacific / 12 – 5pm Eastern Time to enable broad participation. Please complete the required registration form no later than Monday\, September 21\, 2026. This will ensure enough time to send out the virtual meeting links to join. \nMeeting Registration and Information Page: \nhttps://forms.gle/gup9F9avveA5dACd6\n\nThere will be a presentation from the NASA Planetary Science Division Director\, updates on R&A and ROSES\, an opportunity to hear progress and updates from active missions\, and so much more. A draft agenda will be posted to the registration and information page soon!\n\nWe are actively soliciting OPAG-relevant lightning talks from Early Career Scientists. These Early Career Lightning Talks will be limited to 1 slide\, and a maximum of 2 minutes. OPAG looks forward to providing this opportunity to showcase your work and network. Please complete the interest form below no later than September 2\, 2026 for consideration. Accepted presenters will have the option to have their title and abstract archived. \nWe are also soliciting lightning talks on recent OPAG relevant research publications and topics related to mission concepts and technology developments for outer planets and their moons. We will determine the length of these Research/Topic Lightning Talks based in the number of abstracts. Again\, please complete the interest form below no later than September 2\, 2026 for consideration. Accepted presenters will have the option to have their title and abstract archived.\n\nLightning Talk Interest Form:\nhttps://forms.gle/j6kfcAgDtptSryCk9\n\nWe look forward to engaging with you at the meeting!\nIf you have questions\, contact Carol Paty (cpaty@uoregon.edu) and/or Morgan Cable (mcable@psi.edu). \n\nAll the best\,\nCarol Paty & Morgan Cable\nOPAG co-chairs on behalf of the OPAG Steering Committee
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/outer-planets-assessment-group-opag-meeting-hybrid/
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