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SUMMARY:AbGradE: Astrobiology Icy Moons Missions
DESCRIPTION:AbGradE is back to action and will organise its signature event on August 31st\, 2026 the day before the 26th European Astrobiology Network Association (EANA) conference on September 1-4. Both events will take place in person at the Space Exploration Institute in Neuchâtel\, Switzerland. \nThe topic is “Astrobiology Icy Moons Missions“\, where participants will have an opportunity to design a mission/experimental concept relevant to the icy moons of our Solar System. These ideas will then be developed in writing during the second half of the workshop\, which focuses on strengthening academic writing skills. \nWith the exploration of the Solar System’s icy moons entering an exciting new chapter\, there has never been a better time to get involved. Join us to learn about the opportunities ahead\, engage with experts in the field\, and connect with fellow students and early-career researchers. Before EANA even begins\, let AbGradE introduce you to the community that will accompany you on your scientific journey.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/abgrade-astrobiology-icy-moons-missions/
LOCATION:Space Exploration Institute\, Fbg de l'Hôpital 68\, Neuchâtel\, 2000 Neuchâtel\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTSTAMP:20260810T190905Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="European Astrobiology Network Association (EANA)":MAILTO:eana-conference@eana-net.eu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260808T153117Z
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LAST-MODIFIED: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;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;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260808T153014Z
CREATED:20260807T212258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T153014Z
UID:60830-1789344000-1789775999@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Astrobiology Graduate Conference (AbGradCon) 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 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;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260808T152846Z
CREATED:20260808T151453Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260810T183323Z
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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
CREATED:20260810T183900Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260818T224346Z
CREATED:20260811T014816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T224346Z
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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/
LOCATION:TBD
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260810T181625Z
CREATED:20260810T181625Z
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UID:61029-1791158400-1791590399@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) will take place in Antalya\, Türkiye\, from 5–9 October 2026 — marking the first time in history that the event will be hosted in Türkiye. Proudly organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)\, this year’s edition of the IAC is hosted by the Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and co-hosted by the SAHA Istanbul Aerospace Cluster.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/77th-international-astronautical-congress-iac-2026/
LOCATION:NEST Congress & Exhibition Center\, Serik/Antalya\, Belek Mahallesi 07506 Turkey\, Antalya\, Turkey
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260808T152744Z
CREATED:20260808T000033Z
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UID:60901-1791244800-1791503999@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences Autumn 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences will meet in-person October 6-8\, 2026.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/committee-on-astrobiology-and-planetary-sciences-autumn-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center\, 100 Academy Way\, Irvine\, CA\, 92617\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20260808T152522Z
CREATED:20260808T005517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T152522Z
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SUMMARY:Mars and the Earthlings: Can we\, and should we\, go to Mars?
DESCRIPTION:This training school stemmed from the European Astrobiology Institute’s Project Team “Mars and the Earthlings”\, whose goal is to provide reliable information and foster healthy\, evidence-based discussions on human Mars exploration. This project team gathers space exploration experts including astronauts\, astronomers\, planetary scientists\, geologists\, legal experts\, biologists\, philosophers and economists. The lectures will be given by some of them. The learning contents draw largely from the book « Mars and the Earthlings: A Realistic View on Mars Exploration and Settlement »\, written by Project Team members and published in January 2025 by Springer. Among the topics to be covered are the Martian geology and climate\, robotic missions to Mars\, crewed orbital flight\, permanent settlements on Mars\, and terraforming. On top of technical and scientific challenges\, each topic will be looked at from economic\, legal\, societal\, psychological\, and medical perspectives.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/mars-and-the-earthlings-can-we-and-should-we-go-to-mars/
LOCATION:Obernai Training School\, Obernai\, France
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260810T184809Z
CREATED:20260810T184809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T184809Z
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SUMMARY:Where Skies Meet: Multidisciplinary Views of Planet and Exoplanet Atmospheres
DESCRIPTION:The IAA-CSIC Severo Ochoa Advanced School “Where skies meet: multidisciplinary views of planet and exoplanet atmospheres” is designed for researchers interested in the study of planetary atmospheres both in the Solar System and in exoplanets\, aiming to bridge the two communities. The school will provide an up-to-date perspective on the latest developments in the study of Solar System atmospheres and in the emerging field of exoplanetary atmospheres\, reflecting the rapid evolution of planetary science. While researchers at all career stages are welcome\, preference will be given to early-stage researchers (PhD researchers and early postdocs).The topics covered by the school include planetary formation\, planetary interior and its link with the atmosphere\, atmospheric modeling\, observational techniques\, radiative transfer and retrieval schemes\, as well as 1-day Workshop on potential Venus-analogue exoplanets. In addition to topical lectures going beyond textbook knowledge\, the school will also schedule hands-on sessions focused on the practical use of  state-of-the-art tools in the field given by their developers\, promoting interaction between lecturers and participants. Given the strongly interactive nature of the school\, only in-person attendance will be possible.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/where-skies-meet-multidisciplinary-views-of-planet-and-exoplanet-atmospheres/
LOCATION:Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía headquarters (IAA-CSIC)\, Glorieta de la Astronomía s/n\, 18008\, Granada\, Spain
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20260808T152216Z
CREATED:20260807T220459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T152216Z
UID:60852-1794787200-1795046399@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Rocky Worlds DDT Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us at STScI for the Rocky Worlds DDT Workshop Data Challenge Results & Rocky Worlds DDT Science\, a community gathering focused on the science enabled by the Rocky Worlds Director’s Discretionary Time (DDT) program\, with particular emphasis on its JWST/MIRI observations. The workshop will serve as the culmination of the Rocky Worlds DDT Data Challenge\, bringing participants together to compare analysis methods and discuss the results and their scientific implications. A key component will be the unveiling of the underlying data-generating process\, enabling a direct and meaningful comparison across approaches. \nBeyond benchmarking methods\, the workshop is designed to spark broader conversations about the scientific interpretation of Rocky Worlds DDT data: how to understand differences between analyses\, what level of agreement is needed for robust conclusions\, and what these results imply for our understanding of rocky exoplanets. In addition to sessions centered on the Data Challenge (including a hackathon-style component)\, the program will include contributed talks and posters showcasing Rocky Worlds–related science\, from data analysis and modeling to predictions and follow-up efforts. The goal is to use the Data Challenge as a springboard for collaboration and to shape the next phase of Rocky Worlds science.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/rocky-worlds-ddt-workshop/
LOCATION:Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)\, 3700 San Martin Drive\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21218\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20260808T151915Z
CREATED:20260807T221536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T151915Z
UID:60861-1795478400-1795823999@astrobiology.com
SUMMARY:Hayabusa Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Hayabusa Symposium 2026 brings together researchers studying extraterrestrial samples\, focusing on Hayabusa\, Hayabusa2\, OSIRIS-REx\, upcoming MMX\, and the other future missions like NGSR. With Ryugu and Bennu samples now distributed to the scientific community worldwide\, this symposium will explore cutting-edge research and foster collaboration. In addition\, related studies with the results from remote-sensing and surface measurements by space missions\, ground observations of primitive bodies and exoplanets\, and numerical studies should be comparatively discussed. The other regular topics on any extraterrestrial materials and primitive bodies in the Solar System by theoretical\, observational\, and experimental studies\, new methodology of analysis\, and future space missions are highly welcomed!
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/hayabusa-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:JAXA Sagamihara Campus\, Conference Hall (Room 1236)\, 2nd Floor\, Research/Administration Building (Bldg. A)\,3-1-1 Yoshinodai\, Chuo-ku\, Sagamihara\,\, Kanagawa\, 252-521\, Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="JAXA":MAILTO:hy-symposium@jaxa.jp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTSTAMP:20260810T200054Z
CREATED:20260810T200054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T200054Z
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SUMMARY:2nd European Interstellar Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Venetian Institute of Sciences\, Letters and Arts in association with The Interstellar Research Group and The International Academy of Astronautics. \nThe aim is to bring together a multi-disciplinary community dedicated to advancing interstellar travel. Producing symposiums that include Special Sessions\, Keynote Lectures\, Working Tracks\, Seminars\, science fiction author engagement and more. \nThe exploration of other stars and what lies between them (e.g. interstellar objects) is crucial not only for understanding the formation of stars\, planets\, galaxies\, and the search for extraterrestrial life\, but also for ensuring the safety of our planet and the future of humanity. \nOur objective is to foster an exchange on various aspects of interstellar travel\, including human and robotic exploration\, power systems\, communications\, system reliability\, psychology\, crew health\, anthropology\, legal regimes\, ethics\, propulsion\, potential destinations (including exoplanet research)\, life support systems\, and habitats.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/2nd-european-interstellar-symposium/
LOCATION:Venice\, Venice\, Italy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTSTAMP:20260810T190840Z
CREATED:20260808T001859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T190840Z
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SUMMARY:AGU annual Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:AGU’s annual meeting\, the largest gathering of Earth and space scientists\, convenes 25\,000+ attendees from 100+ countries to share research\, connect\, collaborate\, and inspire one another. Discover “Where Science Connects” at AGU26. Share your research with the global Earth and space science community.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/agu-annual-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Moscone Center\, 747 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTSTAMP:20260816T004902Z
CREATED:20260816T004411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T004902Z
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SUMMARY:Community Workshop: The Mission to Enceladus - The ESA L4 Mission
DESCRIPTION:The community workshop at ESTEC focused on “The Mission to Enceladus – The ESA L4 Mission” will be held at ESTEC December 8-10\, 2026. \nThe workshop will have a dual focus. Firstly\, ESA will provide the community with updates on the study results conducted with the support of the L4 Expert Committee\, the L4 Payload Working Group and industrial partners. Secondly\, the community will have the opportunity to present their concepts and ideas for L4 payloads. \nThis workshop marks our transition into the next phase of the L4 preparation. \nGiven the long timeline of the mission with a landing on Enceladus in the second half of the 2050s we encourage the active participation of scientists in early career stages. A limited number of travel bursaries of 500 Euro each will be available for students and PhD candidates who will present at the workshop. \nTo apply for this\, first register for the workshop and then click ‘Yes’ to the Student travel bursary question on the abstract submission form. \nRegistration and abstract submission close on 13 September 2026 at midnight. \nGiven the strong interest we expect\, it may only be possible to confirm in-person participation by the end of September. The workshop will be fully hybrid\, so online participation will be available in all cases. \nOne aspect that is particularly important to us is engaging the next generation of researchers. With an Enceladus landing envisioned for the second half of the 2050s\, many of today’s early-career scientists will be the ones leading the science when we arrive. We therefore strongly encourage participation from students and early-career researchers. \nTo support this\, a limited number of €500 travel bursaries from ESA Space Science will be available for students and PhD candidates presenting at the workshop. To apply\, simply register for the workshop and select “Yes” to the Student Travel Bursary question during abstract submission.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/community-workshop-the-mission-to-enceladus-the-esa-l4-mission/
LOCATION:ESTEC\, Keplerlaan 1\, 2201 AZ\, Noordwijk\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270115
DTSTAMP:20260810T193823Z
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SUMMARY:American Astronomical Society AAS 249th Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 249th AAS meeting (joint with the Historical Astronomy Division) will be held 10–14 January 2027 in Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace Convention Center.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/american-astronomical-society-aas-249th-meeting/
LOCATION:Salt Palace Convention Center\, 100 S W Temple St\, Salt Lake Ci\, UT\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270116
DTSTAMP:20260810T193022Z
CREATED:20260810T193022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T193022Z
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SUMMARY:From Gaia to GaiaNIR: Science from Precision Astrometry Across the Universe and Beyond the Extinction Barrier
DESCRIPTION:This conference celebrates the achievements of the MWGaiaDN Doctoral Network\, which features PhD projects focused on the science that can be extracted from Gaia DR3 and Gaia DR4. Topics covered are the Milky Way as a galaxy\, stars and planets\, and Active Galactic Nuclei in the context of reference frames. MWGaiaDN projects also look towards the future\, by researching the challenges of sub-microarcsecond astrometry and investigating the technical challenges that will have to be overcome to realize the potential follow-up mission to Gaia\, GaiaNIR \nThe timing of this conference\, just after the release of Gaia DR4\, allows for a look back at the science results achieved with Gaia DR3 and to look ahead at the grand challenges that Gaia DR4 and DR5 offer that the scientific community can address through collaborative projects. \nLooking further ahead\, the next step will be to map the regions of the Milky Way and the universe inaccessible by Gaia\, which requires a deeper survey able to penetrate the dust to unveil the hidden regions. Future astrometry missions in the infrared will be discussed\, with JASMINE mapping the Milky Way’s nuclear region and GaiaNIR vastly expanding Gaia’s census of the Milky Way to a dense sampling of phase space over the full extent of the Milky Way’s disk. The latest mission updates will be presented and synergies with other missions and surveys will be explored.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/from-gaia-to-gaianir-science-from-precision-astrometry-across-the-universe-and-beyond-the-extinction-barrier/
LOCATION:Eugenides Planetarium\, Syggrou Avenue 387 Paleo Faliro Athens 175 64\, Athens\, Greece
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270320
DTSTAMP:20260811T185538Z
CREATED:20260811T185538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T185538Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) 2027
DESCRIPTION:The 58th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) will be held as a hybrid conference on March 15–19\, 2027.\nLPSC is a defining event in planetary research\, bringing together a diverse group of international experts in a truly collaborative environment. For 58 years\, LPSC has been convening the lunar and planetary science community to showcase the latest science\, research\, and discoveries in the field. \nStay Informed\nSubmit an indication of interest to receive timely updates and additional information about the conference.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/lunar-and-planetary-science-conference-lpsc-2027/
LOCATION:Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI)\, 3600 Bay Area Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77058\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270509
DTSTAMP:20260810T192358Z
CREATED:20260810T192358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T192358Z
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SUMMARY:The Galactic Journey of the Solar System: Astronomical\, Geological\, and Paleo-Climatological Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:As Earth orbits the Sun\, the Solar System itself revolves around the center of the Milky Way\, moving through a continuously changing Galactic environment. In addition to its mean orbital motion\, the Solar System has a peculiar velocity relative to the surrounding gas and stars\, causing it to traverse different regions of the interstellar medium (ISM) over time. The ISM spans a wide range of gas and dust densities\, temperatures\, and pressures\, and is continuously shaped by processes such as supernova explosions\, stellar winds and radiation\, Galactic shear\, and magnetic fields. \nEncounters with dense gas structures\, such as molecular clouds or supernova shock fronts\, may have measurable consequences for the Solar System. For instance\, an enhanced influx of interstellar dust into the Solar System and Earth’s atmosphere during such encounters could induce radionuclide anomalies in terrestrial archives. Similar signals may also be produced by nearby supernovae through an enhancement of the cosmic-ray flux. In addition\, increased extraterrestrial dust may alter Earth’s radiative balance\, and it remains a matter of debate whether this could result in detectable climatic responses. Under sufficiently high ambient gas densities\, the heliosphere itself could be compressed\, potentially exposing parts of the Solar System directly to the ISM. \nRecent advances in astronomy\, geochemistry\, and paleoclimatology underscore the timeliness of studying these processes. In astronomy\, the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission has revolutionized our view of the local Galactic environment\, enabling the identification of previously unknown large-scale gas structures and stellar associations or clusters\, as well as their relation to the Solar System’s past trajectory. In geochemistry\, improved analytical techniques and expanding datasets have revealed anomalies in radionuclide and interplanetary dust records\, some already linked to astrophysical events and others still unexplained. In paleoclimatology\, new high-resolution proxy records and Earth system model simulations of past climates are becoming available. Together\, these developments open new opportunities to explore connections between Galactic\, Solar\, and Terrestrial environments. \nThis meeting aims to characterize the past and future Galactic environments encountered by the Solar System\, investigate potential links between these environments and changes in the Earth system\, constrain the conditions under which interstellar densities and close supernovae can produce radionuclide anomalies or enhanced extraterrestrial particle fluxes\, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across astronomy\, geology\, and paleoclimatology.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/the-galactic-journey-of-the-solar-system-astronomical-geological-and-paleo-climatological-perspectives/
LOCATION:MIAPbP\, Boltzmannstraße 2 85748 Garching\, Germany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270628
DTSTAMP:20260810T194845Z
CREATED:20260810T194845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T194845Z
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SUMMARY:European Astronomical Society Annual Meeting 2027
DESCRIPTION:The annual meeting of the EAS\, formerly EWASS conference\, has been organised since 2014 by the EAS in collaboration with a local Hosting Committee and with the support of a Professional Conference Organiser and a local Destination Management Company. \nThe scientific programme is defined by the Scientific Organising Committee (SOC) based on the proposals received in response to the call for expressions of interest to organise Symposia and Special Sessions. \nA Request for Proposal (RfP) is provided every year and contains the guidelines to be followed to propose a city and venue as a future host of the conference.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/european-astronomical-society-annual-meeting-2027/
LOCATION:Austria Centre Vienna\, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1\, 1220\, Vienna\, Austria
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270724
DTSTAMP:20260811T012733Z
CREATED:20260811T012733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T012733Z
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SUMMARY:2027 Sagan Summer Workshop Exoplanet Masses: In the Era of Gaia and Extreme Precision Radial Velocities
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will be hybrid\, with both in-person and remote attendance. The Sagan Summer Workshops are aimed at advanced undergraduate students\, graduate students\, and postdocs; however\, we welcome attendees at all career stages. There is no registration fee for these workshops.
URL:https://astrobiology.com/event/2027-sagan-summer-workshop-exoplanet-masses-in-the-era-of-gaia-and-extreme-precision-radial-velocities/
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