Current Issue: Volume 2, Issue 41
August 24, 2008
PEN Website: http://planetarynews.org
Editor: Nic Richmond
Co-Editors: Mark V. Sykes, Matt Balme
Email: pen_editor at psi.edu
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1. [NASA] Due Date for Planetary Protection Research Proposals
2. [NASA] Three-Day Training Course on Planetary Protection
3. [NASA] Beta Test of New Planetary Data System Main Web Site
4. Fall AGU Session: Evolution of Planetary Atmospheres
5. Hubble Outreach Coordinator, European Southern Observatory
6. Position at Marshall Space Flight Center in Lunar and Planetary
Science
7. Planetary Meeting Calendar Additions
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[NASA] DUE DATE FOR PLANETARY PROTECTION RESEARCH PROPOSALS
The Planetary Protection Research component of ROSES, element C.18,
is soliciting proposals that address aspects of planetary protection
not covered in other ROSES elements. Of particular interest for this
call are proposals to investigate 1) the limits of life in planetary
environments; 2) modelling transport mechanisms to planetary surfaces
or subsurfaces; 3) adaptation of sensitive molecular or biochemical
detection technologies for planetary protection purposes; and 4) novel
or improved spacecraft sterilization technologies.
The research announcement is available at:
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=
init&solId={17B3B3FF-EBBC-4349-A25A-9E823EEFC347}&path=open
Proposals are due to NSPIRES on Sept. 5th, 2008.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Catharine Conley, Planetary
Protection Officer, NASA Science Mission Directorate,
Phone: 202-358-3912, Email: Cassie.Conley@nasa.gov.
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[NASA] THREE-DAY TRAINING COURSE ON PLANETARY PROTECTION
Course: "Planetary Protection: Policies and Practices"
Dates: October 7-9, 2008
Location: Center of Marine Biotechnology, Baltimore, Maryland
We cordially invite all interested parties to participate in the
upcoming course on Planetary Protection Policies and Practices, which
is designed to familiarize current and future practitioners with NASA
and COSPAR planetary protection programs. The course provides an
overview of applicable policies, practices and procedures necessary
to implement a successful planetary protection program, emphasizing
integration of managerial, administrative, and laboratory activities.
It is supported by the NASA Planetary Protection Officer and the NASA
Astrobiology Institute.
http://planetaryprotection.nasa.gov/pp/course/index.htm
Enrollment: 20 participants
Application: contact tasalb@msn.com
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[NASA] BETA TEST OF NEW PLANETARY DATA SYSTEM MAIN WEB SITE
The Planetary Data System main web site is about to undergo a
revision designed to make data and tools easier for researchers to
find. You can help make this revision better by trying out the beta
test version of the site and sending feedback on any problems you
encounter or suggestions for further improvement.
Visit the beta test site at:
http://pdsbeta.jpl.nasa.gov/
Send feedback to Mark Rose at NASA Ames Research Center
(Mark.Rose@nasa.gov) or use the link on the front page of the beta
test site.
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FALL AGU SESSION: EVOLUTION OF PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES
2008 Fall AGU Meeting, San Francisco, December 15-19
Abstract submission deadline: September 10th, 2008
P08: Evolution of Planetary Atmospheres
Sponsor: Planetary Sciences
CoSponsor: Atmospheric Sciences
Convener: Feng Tian (MIT/EAPS), James F. Kasting (PSU)
Understanding the evolutionary histories of planetary atmospheres
is one of the key scientific questions driving planetary mission
planning. While the evolution of our own planet, the Earth, is
constrained by geological and geochemical data, the evolutionary
paths of other planetary bodies in and outside our solar system must
be constrained by planetary mission data and astronomical observations.
The recent discoveries of extrasolar planets greatly expand the
interests of the scientific community and provide a new opportunity for
interdisciplinary collaborations between geoscientists, astronomers,
and planetary scientists. The session welcomes both observational and
theoretical studies which are relevant to the grand theme of the
atmosphere evolution of planetary objects in and outside of our solar
system (including the Earth).
http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm08/
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HUBBLE OUTREACH COORDINATOR, EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY
You will work within a newly merged group (ESO-Hubble public outreach)
being responsible for the European Hubble outreach activities, i.e.
managing the production of press releases, visuals, web pages etc.
Based on agreements between ESA, NASA and ESO, the European public
outreach for the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is carried out at the
ESO headquarters in Garching bei Muenchen, Germany. The Secretariat for
the International Year of Astronomy 2009 and the press office for the
International Astronomical Union are also part of ESO-Hubble public
outreach. The combined outreach activities make ESO an exciting centre
for astronomy outreach and education in the world. The group is very
strong in the production of astronomical images, exhibitions, HD video
products (e.g. video podcasts, video compilations) and powerful
educational programmes.
The Hubble Outreach Coordinator will report to the Head of Outreach and
will perform the following duties:
-Production of news, photo and video podcasts.
-Writing of educational material.
-Oversee the integration of written and visual material.
-Preparation of event-related outreach material (e.g. press kits) and
support of external requests from journalists, scientists and the
general public.
Requirements, application procedure and further information:
https://jobs.eso.org/ESOCP370/documents/DOC0000156.PDF
Deadline: 15 September 2008
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POSITION AT MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN LUNAR AND PLANETARY SCIENCE
I would like to draw your attention to a open civil servant position
at Marshall Space Flight Center in lunar and planetary science.
Please forward this to anyone who might be interested and feel free
to contact me directly if you have any questions. I've been at MSFC
nearly a year and am thoroughly enjoying it.
The position consists of two distinct elements, a research element
and a programmatic element. The research element involves studying
the origin, composition, structure, and evolution of the bodies of
the solar system such as the planets and their satellites, asteroids,
meteorites, and comets. Programmatic responsibilities include serving
as a scientific advisor to the NASA Lunar Precursor Robotics Program
Office for the purpose of developing scientific strategies, goals and
objectives and accomplishing exploration-directed tasks.
You must apply through the USAJobs.gov web site by September 2. Go to:
http://www.usajobs.gov/
and search on Job Announcement Number MS08D0254.
Cheers,
Barbara
Dr. Barbara Cohen, lunatic
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
(256) 544-8289 | Lunar Precursor Robotics Program
(256) 961-7566 | National Space Science and Technology Center
Barbara.A.Cohen@nasa.gov
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PLANETARY MEETING CALENDAR ADDITIONS
Posted at http://planetarynews.org/meetings.html
October 7-9, 2008
Planetary Protection: Policies and Practices
http://planetaryprotection.nasa.gov/pp/course/index.htm
Baltimore, MD
May 2-5, 2009
American Astronomical Society Division on Dynamical Astronomy Meeting
http://dda.harvard.edu/meetings/2009/
Virginia Beach, VA
[Editor Note: If there is a planetary-related meeting, conference or
workshop that you think your colleagues should be aware of, please
send the date, title, URL and location to pen_editor at psi.edu.]
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