PLANETARY SCIENCE JOURNAL - NEW PAPERS

Mini-RF S-band Radar Characterization of a Lunar South Pole-crossing Tycho Ray: Implications for Sampling Strategies
Edgard G. Rivera-Valentin et al. 2024 PSJ 5:94
doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ad…

planetarynews.org
v18n16-10
Planetary Science Institute (PSI)

Tomorrow (Monday, Apr 15) is the big day when we find out NASA's decision on the path forward for Mars Sample Return. Media telecon at 1:00 pm ET, virtual SMD Town Hall at 2:00 pm ET.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SPACE POLICY APRIL 14-20, 2024
spacepolicyonline.com/news/whats-hap…

On 13 April 2029, five years from today, the asteroid Apophis will pass so close to Earth that it will be visible to the naked eye. Any chance of impact has been ruled out, but its close approach will offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for science and public outreach…

On April 15, we're hosting a media teleconference to share updates on the Mars Sample Return program following an independent review board report from September 2023. Tune in at 1pm ET to learn more: go.nasa.gov/3VXxKS9

On Monday, Apr 15, at 1:00 pm ET, NASA Admin Bill Nelson and SMD AA Nicky Fox will hold a media telecon to reveal NASA's decision on the path forward for the Mars Sample Return mission. Watch on NASA TV.

Este lunes 15 de abril a las 9:30 AM estaré hablando en @UPRM sobre los últimos avances del Planetary HabLab en el estudio de la habitabilidad de otros planetas. Sociedad Geológica Estudiantil - UPRM SEDS•UPRM Sociedad Meteorológica de Puerto Rico Suheily López Belén Women in Physics UPRM CoHemis ANS UPRM ☢️🇵🇷🐾 CienciaPR

Don’t throw out your leftover solar eclipse glasses! 🕶️♻️ They can be donated to Astro w/o Borders Astronomers Without Borders, who distribute the glasses worldwide for reuse during future eclipses.

Find a recycling location near you: astronomerswithoutborders.org/programs/solar…

This is a reminder to start planning an article or paper on the Arecibo Message, interstellar communication, or SETI for next November. 😉

NASA Selects University Teams to Compete in 2024 RASC-AL Competition - NASA nasa.gov/centers-and-fa…

Are you going to grad school or a current grad student? Looking to be involved with mission science? No prior experience in planetary science, geology, etc required. Students from diverse backgrounds and/or who attend MSIs are encouraged to apply! dragonfly.jhuapl.edu/Student-Opport…

Congratulations to Carlos Ortiz Quintana Carlos Ortiz Quintana from our Planetary HabLab and @UPRM on winning the NSF Fellowship #NSFGRFP . Carlos is interested in astrophysics and astrobiology problems. CienciaPR

Please help advertise this open position at NASA:
JWST Deputy Project Scientist for Data, Calibration, Pipeline, and Archive
usajobs.gov/job/783357700
Deadline Monday April 8

No matter what, we will keep showing up and living our best lives as our full, authentic selves. This #TransDayOfVisability and every day, we will:

🩵 celebrate trans joy

🤍 advocate for trans rights

🩷 uplift trans visibility

Join us: transvisibility.day 🏳️‍⚧️

“… I’ve just seen such tremendous things happen since I’ve been part of the Astrobiology Program, and that’s why I’m pretty confident we’re going to find life elsewhere, because there are just so many brilliant people working on this.”

— Melissa Kirven-Brooks, Exobiology…

We are 5 years away from an astronomical event that may be etched in the collective memory of humanity: the close passage of the asteroid #Apophis to Earth. What's so special (or scary) about it? This post in Spanish can be easily translated to other languages

I am hiring a #teamradar postdoc to work on pre-work for future radar missions and instruments! If you have any questions please feel free to email me about anything.
arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careers…

Are you conducting eclipse outreach? We've got an an asynchronous training module for engaging with the public! Certificate provided upon completion. Requires enrollment. *
bit.ly/4ccYvb1

As Pride Month is approaching I am offering a workshop on how to better promote LGBTQ+ voices in STEM
theastroholic.co.uk/workshop

I shared it on LinkedIn and got my first hate post!

Get in touch if you don't want your employees looking this stupid with your company name on it! 🌈