ExoPAG Overview

1. ROSES-24 Amendment 29: New Opportunity D.20 Exoplanet Mass Measurement Program (EMMP)​

D.20 Exoplanet Mass Measurement Program (EMMP) solicits investigations that will identify and mitigate systematics that currently limit the precision of radial velocity or astrometry observations from measuring the masses of temperate terrestrial planets orbiting Sun-like stars. Proposed investigations should advance tools, techniques, and understanding to extract small Keplerian signals buried in complex time-series stellar spectra or astrometric measurements. Proposed investigations may involve theory, observation, analysis of archival data, or a combination of these approaches.

ROSES-2024 Amendment 29 releases final text and due dates for D.20 EMMP. Mandatory NOIs are due January 23, 2025, and proposals are due February 26, 2025.

On or about July 12, 2024, this Amendment to the NASA Research Announcement "Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2024" (NNH24ZDA001N) will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2024 and will appear on SARA's ROSES blog at: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2024

Questions concerning D.20 EMMP may be directed to Hannah Jang-Condell at hannah.jang-condell@nasa.gov.

D.20 Exoplanet Mass Measurement Program: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId=%7b4B711EDE-75AF-5D9D-963D-C5D15D5F9529%7d&path=&method=init

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2. Astrophysics Advisory Committee (APAC; July 23-24, 2024; virtual)​

The next meeting of the NASA Astrophysics Advisory Committee (APAC) will be held virtually on July 23 and 24, per the schedule below. The meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting, from the scientific community and other persons, scientific and technical information relevant to program planning.

Dates: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The meeting will be available to the public by WebEx.

On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the WebEx information for attendees is: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=m650b5d5809f4592a126142f1cb65af4f.

The meeting number is: 2763 710 0487 and the meeting password is: Apac032024#.

To join by telephone the numbers are, 1-929-251-9612 or 1-415-527-5035. (Access Code: 2763 710 0487).

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the WebEx information for attendees is: https://nasaenterprise.webex.com/nasaenterprise/j.php?MTID=m09763dbba6a36db6999a2e6900a05f5d.

The meeting number is: 2823 194 9794 and the meeting password is: Apac032124#. To join by telephone the numbers are 1-929-251-9612 or 1-415-527-5035 (Access code: 2823 194 9794).

The Federal Register Notice and agenda for the meeting, will be posted on the Astrophysics Advisory Committee web page: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/nac/science-advisory-committees/apac

The public may submit and upvote comments/questions ahead of the meeting through the website at: https://nasa.cnf.io/sessions/awz3/#!/dashboard.

Questions regarding APAC or this meeting may be directed to David Morris at david.c.morris@nasa.gov.

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3. Keck Science Meeting 2024 (September 12-13, 2024; Registration OPEN & Talk Deadline extended to July 17)

Dear Keck Observatory Scientific Community,

The annual Keck Science Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, 2024, in Pasadena, California. This annual meeting brings together Keck Observatory users from the University of California, Caltech, University of Hawaii, Yale University, Swinburne University of Technology, Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame, Subaru Observatory, and US access through NASA and NOIRLab. The Keck Science Meeting provides an opportunity to share exciting science results made possible by Keck Observatory while collaborating with colleagues from across the universe in a centralized location.

The deadline to submit a request for a talk or breakout session has been extended to July 17, 2024. Please complete the form here for talk, breakout or poster submissions. Talk and breakout applications are being accepted for remote and in-person presentations. Posters will be in-person only.

The Keck Science Steering Committee had decided that starting this year and moving forward, there will be a registration fee of $100 for in-person Keck Science Meeting attendance to help cover food and rental costs. In-person registration has opened and will and be accepted through August 16, 2024 or until we reach room capacity. If you are forwarding this to colleagues, please encourage them to sign up for these updates by emailing us at kecksciencemeeting@keck.hawaii.edu. Remote webinar attendance is being planned for and connection information will be posted on the website prior to the meeting. There is no need to register for remote only attendance.

For the most updated information about the meeting, including information on registration and abstract submission, please visit https://kecksciencemeeting.org.

Thank you,

John O’Meara, Keck Observatory Chief Scientist
Mansi Kasliwal (Caltech), Science Organizing Committee Co-Chair
Steph Sallum (UC Irvine) , Science Organizing Committee Co-Chair
Sherry Yeh (Keck Observatory)
David Ciardi (NASA)
Charlie Kilpatrick (Northwestern)
Roman Gerasimov (Notre Dame)
Duncan Forbes (Swinburne)
Michael Bottom (University of Hawaii, IfA)
Malena Rice (Yale)

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4. Roman Coronagraph Instrument: Test Results Info Session (August 26-27, 2024)

Roman Coronagraph Instrument
Test Results Information Session
August 26-27, 2024, Caltech/IPAC, Pasadena, CA
https://conference.ipac.caltech.edu/romancgi24/

The Roman Coronagraph Instrument passed its thermal vacuum (TVAC) tests successfully at JPL in April 2024, completing its instrument-level Integration & Testing (I&T).

In this 2-day info session, on August 26--27, 2024 at Caltech/IPAC and online, we will present the detailed CGI as-built capabilities, focusing on the technical performance demonstrated in TVAC. In particular, we will highlight results from:

• Optical integration static tests,
• Low- and high-order wavefront sensing and control tests,
• Key subsystems such as pointing & focus control mechanisms, deformable mirrors, coronagraphic masks and precision alignment mechanisms,
• Coronagraph modeling and error budget validation,
• Instrument flight software tests

Looking to the future, we will also:

• Present CGI plans for supporting Roman I&T, preparing for in-orbit commissioning and Tech demo operations
• Discuss how far the Roman coronagraph will get us on the path to HWO, and how to maximize its value to prepare for HWO using the CPP

This will be a hybrid (mostly remote) meeting. Please register to participate remotely. If you would rather participate in person, please contact Marissa Rubio at marissa.r.rubio@jpl.nasa.gov. Please note that the meeting room capacity will be limited to ~50 people and we may not be able to accommodate all requests for in-person attendance.

Registration: https://conference.ipac.caltech.edu/romancgi24/page/4

Join mailing list at: https://conference.ipac.caltech.edu/romancgi24/subscriber

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5. JATIS Special Issue on "Ultraviolet Science & Instrumentation: On the Way to Habitable Worlds Observatory and Beyond” (Submission Deadline October 1, 2024)​

JATIS special issue on "Ultraviolet Science & Instrumentation: On the Way to Habitable Worlds Observatory and Beyond”

JATIS announces a special issue focusing on addressing the opportunities and challenges involved in doing science through ultraviolet observation, the gaps and capabilities of ultraviolet instrumentation and technologies, and the mission concepts necessary for achieving science objectives, in a variety of platforms, from CubeSats to the next astrophysics flagship: the Habitable Worlds Observatory. Areas of interest include:

Areas of interest for this special section include:

• Enabling technologies (detectors, reflective coatings, gratings, filters, µ-shutters, etc.)
• Modeling, simulations, and data analysis techniques and results
• UV instrumentation, including reviews
• UV science cases for HWO and other classes of missions
• Mission concepts: all classes and in all stages of development and deployment

Submission deadline is October 1st, 2024. See link for more information: https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-astronomical-telescopes-instruments-and-systems/call-for-papers#_=

1. SAVE THE DATE: "Know Thy Star, Know Thy Planet 2" Conference (February 3-7, 2025, Pasadena)

From David Ciardi (NExScI/IPAC):

"Save the date for “Know Thy Star, Know Thy Planet 2” conference scheduled to be held on the Caltech Campus 03-07 Feb 2025 in Pasadena, CA

In 2017, the "Know Thy Star, Know Thy Planet" conference held in Pasadena, CA focused on understanding how stars affected our ability to discover and do initial characterization of exoplanets. Over the past seven years since that conference, the limits of exoplanet discovery and the field of exoplanet characterization have changed dramatically, with great strides made in the community to understand and account for, at any even more precise and complex levels, the characteristics and effects of the stellar hosts. “Know Thy Star Know they Planet 2” focuses on the effects that stars have in limiting our ability to determine planetary masses, orbits, bulk compositions, and atmospheric abundances - and the state of the art knowledge and techniques that have been developed to mitigate the stellar effects. By Knowing thy Star, we can better Know Thy Planet!"

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2. REMINDER: Input to ExEP Science Gap List (Input Requested by September 30, 2024)

The NASA Exoplanet Exploration Program (ExEP) is seeking community input on the ExEP Science Gap List (SGL) through September 30, 2024, with the goal of providing an updated version in early 2025:

The current 2023 version of the SGL is posted on the ExEP Program Science page (https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/exep/science-overview/) at: https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/internal_resources/2749/ExEP_Science_Gap_List_2023_Final.pdf)

The Science Gap List (SGL) tabulates program “science gaps”, which are defined as the difference between knowledge needed to define requirements for specified future NASA exoplanet missions and the current state of the art, or knowledge which is needed to enhance the science return of current and future NASA exoplanet missions. Making the gap list public signals to the broader community where focused science investigations are needed over the next 3-5 years in support of ExEP goals. The ExEP Science Gap List represents activities and investigations that will advance the goals of NASA’s Exoplanet Exploration Program, and provides brief summaries in a convenient tabular format. The ExEP Science Gap list is meant to assist proposers in describing the relevance of their work to Program goals as they respond to SMD ROSES and mission observing proposal solicitations. All ExEP approaches, activities, and decisions are guided by science priorities, and those priorities are presented and summarized in the ExEP Science Gap List.

Please contact ExEP scientists Karl Stapelfeldt (Karl.R.Stapelfeldt@jpl.nasa.gov) & Eric Mamajek (Eric.Mamajek@jpl.nasa.gov) with any input for revisions to the SGL. Please put "ExEP Science Gap List Input" in the subject line.

The ExEP Exoplanet Program Science documents are available at:

https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/exep/science-overview/

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3. Slides and Recordings from START/TAG F2F Meeting (June 3-5, 2024) Now Available​

https://science.nasa.gov/astrophysics/programs/habitable-worlds-observatory/start-tag-f2f-0624/

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4. Astrobiology and the Future of Life Meeting (October 16-18, 2024, Houston & Virtual)

Astrobiology and the Future of Life Meeting
October 16-18, 2024
Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston, Texas
https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/astrobiology2024/
Abstract submission deadline: August 2, 2024

Purpose and Scope:

This meeting is designed to explore the potential of new interdisciplinary, interdivisional research efforts organized around the theme of the Future of Life. Presentations related to astrobiology and NASA’s science divisions (Astrophysics, Biological and Physical Sciences, Earth Science, Heliophysics, and Planetary Science) may include such topics as:

• Technosignatures (Astrophysics, Planetary Science)
• Future evolution of Earth (Biological and Physical Sciences, Earth Science, Planetary Science)
• Long-term climate sustainability and the fates of biospheres and technospheres (Astrophysics, Earth Science, Planetary Science)
• Modeling possible future Earths and exoplanet observations (Astrophysics, Earth Science, Planetary Science)
• Survival of Earth life on other planets (Biological and Physical Sciences)
• Multigenerational life in isolated habitats (Biological and Physical Sciences)
• Solar/Stellar evolution and habitable zones (Astrophysics, Earth Science, Planetary Science)
• The Sun's future path through the galaxy and possible climate implications (Astrophysics, Earth Science, Planetary Science)
• Long-term biosphere/planetary feedback affecting the habitable lifetimes of planets (Planetary Science)
• Stability of Planetary Systems (Astrophysics, Planetary Science)
• Solar/stellar variability and limits on biospheres and technospheres (Astrophysics, Earth Science, Planetary Science)
• Evolution of habitable zones during post-main sequence solar/stellar evolution (Astrophysics Heliophysics, Planetary Science)

Indication of Interest:

To be added to the mailing list to receive additional information about this meeting, submit an indication of interest: https://www.hou.usra.edu/meeting_portal/iofi/?mtg=astrobiology2024

Conveners: David Grinspoon (NASA Headquarters), Becky McCauley Rench (NASA Headquarters)

Science Organizing Committee: Eve Berger (NASA Johnson Space Center), Sharmila Bhattacharya (NASA Headquarters), David Grinspoon (NASA Headquarters), Madhulika Guhathakurta (NASA Headquarters), Kennda Lynch (NASA Headquarters), Nick Siegler (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), Michael Way (NASA Headquarters), Jason Wright (Pennsylvania State University)

For information regarding the scientific content of the meeting:

David Grinspoon, NASA Headquarters Email: david.grinspoon@nasa.gov

For information regarding all other meeting details:

Alex Sanchez, Meeting Coordinator, USRA/Lunar and Planetary Institute Email: asanchez@hou.usra.edu

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5. ROSES-24 Amendment 24: D.18 Euclid General Investigator Program: Mission Involvement

D.18 Euclid General Investigator Program (EGIP) solicits proposals for basic research focused on data from the ESA Euclid mission to which NASA contributed infrared detectors. The EGIP solicits research based on the analysis of data from the Euclid mission that is publicly available by the start of the selected project. See Section 1.3 for more information on types of proposals solicited.

ROSES-2024 Amendment 24 adds new requirement to D.18 EGIP to distinguish proposed work from that associated with missions. Section 1.4 and Table D.18-1 have been updated to specify that if the proposal includes individuals associated with an active mission team, then the proposal must demonstrate that the proposed work does not overlap with any mission-related activities as part of the “Expertise and Resources Not Anonymized” document. New text is in bold.

As a result of the addition of this new requirement, the due dates have been delayed: Mandatory NOIs are now due August 22, 2024, and proposals are due October 3, 2024. Also, the Planning start date is now March 2025.

On or about July 1, 2024, this Amendment to the NASA Research Announcement "Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2024" (NNH24ZDA001N) will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at https://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2024 and will appear on SARA's ROSES blog at: https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2024/

Questions concerning D.18 EGIP may be directed to Doris Daou at Doris.Daou@nasa.gov.

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6. ExoClimes VII (July 7-11, 2025) and ExoSlam Summer School (July 3-4, 2025; Montreal)

• Exoclimes VII
  7th to 11th July, 2025
  Université de Montréal, QC, CA
• ExoSLAM
  Summer School
  3rd to 4th July, 2025
  Université de Montréal, QC, CA

https://exoclimes.org/

Contact: exoclimesvi@gmail.com

1. ExoExplorer Science Series Talks (June 14, 2024, 2pm-3pm EDT/11am-12pm PDT)​

The ExoExplorer Science Series presents talks by cohort members Zahra Ahmed (Stanford) & Maria Vincent (U Hawaii - Manoa) on June 14, 2024, from 11 AM - 12 PM PDT / 2 PM - 3 PM EDT

https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/exep/events/500/exoexplorer-science-series-zahra-ahmed-stanford-maria-vincent-u-hawaii-manoa/

• "Exoplanet Detection and Characterization in the Ultraviolet using a Starshade Complement for Habitable Worlds Observatory"
  Zahra Ahmed (Stanford)
• "Entering a new Era of Adaptive Optics with more powerful Deformable Mirrors"
  Maria Vincent (U Hawaii - Manoa)

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2. ExoPAG Brief Questionnaire​

From ExoPAG chair Ilaria Pascucci:

"The ExoPAG EC asks attendees of our recent meeting - both virtual and in-person - to fill out this brief questionnaire: https://forms.gle/EenXVqyyWFBWLXSf8 . Answers will help for planning future meetings."

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3. NASA Exoplanet Science Institute: Job Openings

• Scientific Outreach Coordinator
  Applications due June 14th, 2024: https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/b84d5d70
  The Scientific Outreach Coordinator will form an integral part of the NExScI Science Affairs team, building community engagement through coordinating and supporting NExScI conferences and meetings, assisting with telescope time allocations and awards, and representing NExScI at science conferences.
• Staff Scientist, NASA Exoplanet Archive
  Applications due June 28th, 2024: https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/9432db0c
  The Staff Scientist will join the NASA Exoplanet Archive team, working with scientists and developers to populate the NEA, develop new tools and services for the NEA and the Exoplanet Follow-up Observing Program (ExoFOP) website, and carry out an independent research program.
• Staff Scientist, Science Affairs Lead
  Applications due June 28th, 2024: https://aas.org/jobregister/ad/e3abc338
  The Science Affairs Lead will join the leadership team of the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute, overseeing many of the programs under NExScI’s purview, including NASA Keck time and the Sagan Summer Workshop, representing NExScI to our stakeholders both within in the community and in NASA, and carry out an independent research program.

Note: Although ExoPAG email list does not normally advertise positions outside of ExEPO and HQ, these are special circumstances given the large number of key positions at NExScI that need to be filled soon, and the people in the positions will be workly closely with ExEPO and HQ.

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4. NASA Artificial Intelligence Town Hall (May 22, 2024) Recording Posted

For decades, NASA has safely used artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to support missions and advance science and technology. As we continue to explore for the benefit of humanity, NASA remains committed to formalizing AI protocols and processes for AI usage and expanding efforts to further AI innovations across the agency.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3LH7Hd0L5s&t=1s