Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Closed Meeting No. 9

October 22, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

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About

This is a closed session meeting of this panel.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

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It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Closed Meeting No. 8

October 15, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is a closed session meeting of this panel.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J. Evans
Dr. Carolyn A. Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T. Keane
Dr. Thomas Kruijer
Dr. William B. McKinnon
Mr. David W. Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The Committee deliberated substantive issues related to its statement of task.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 21, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Closed Meeting No. 7

September 18, 2025

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)

Past

About

This is closed session meeting of this panel.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J. Evans
Dr. Carolyn A. Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T. Keane
Dr. Thomas Kruijer
Dr. William B. McKinnon
Mr. David W. Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The Committee discussed its final products to the Steering Committee.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 21, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Closed Meeting No. 6

September 17, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is a closed session meeting of this panel.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J. Evans
Dr. Carolyn A. Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T. Keane
Dr. William B. McKinnon
Mr. David W. Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The Committee deliberated on substantive matters related to its statement of task and its final products to the project's Steering Committee.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 21, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Meeting No. 7

September 8 - 10, 2025

Past

Agenda

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About

This is an open session meeting of this Panel, to be held at the NAS Beckman Center.

A livestream of the meeting may be viewed at the following links

Open session for Monday, Sept. 8th: https://vimeo.com/event/5356228
Open session for Tuesday, Sept. 9th: https://vimeo.com/event/5356239

The Panel will remain in closed session on Wednesday, September 10th.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J. Evans
Dr. Carolyn A. Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T. Keane
Dr. William B. McKinnon
Mr. David W. Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The panel discussed substantive items related to its statement of task.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

September 11, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Meeting No. 6

August 27, 2025

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

This is an open session meeting of this Panel, to be held virtually.

The livestream can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/event/5325559

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J Evans
Dr. Carolyn A Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T Keane
Dr. Thomas S Kruijer
Dr. William B McKinnon
Mr. David W Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The Panel discussed its reactions to the presentations in open session. The Panel also discussed its plans for the upcoming September meeting.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 29, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Meeting No. 5

August 7 - 8, 2025

Past

Agenda

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About

This is an in-person open session meeting of this Panel.

Day 2 will be entirely in closed session.

The event will be livestreamed here: https://vimeo.com/event/5287922

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J Evans
Dr. Carolyn A Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T Keane
Dr. Thomas S Kruijer
Dr. William B McKinnon
Mr. David W Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The Panel discussed substantive topics related to its task. The Panel also discussed its plans moving forward.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 29, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Meeting No. 4

July 30, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

This is an open session meeting of this Panel.

The livestream can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/event/5280174.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J Evans
Dr. Jessica Barnes
Dr. Carolyn A Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. Thomas Kruijer
Dr. William B McKinnon
Mr. David W Reed

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Bias and conflict of interest disclosure session occurred for new panel member, Thomas Kruijer.

The panel discussed its plans for the upcoming meeting next week.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 01, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Closed Meeting No. 5

July 23, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

This was planned to be an open meeting of the Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences.

The meeting has been closed to allow time for Panel deliberations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J Evans
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T Keane
Dr. Thomas S Kruijer
Dr. William B McKinnon
Mr. David W Reed

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The panel discussed speaker invitations to send for its upcoming meeting.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

August 29, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Meeting No. 3

July 9, 2025

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

This is an open Session Meeting of the Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences.

View the livestream here: https://vimeo.com/event/5223430

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J Evans
Dr. Jessica Barnes
Dr. Carolyn A Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T Keane
Dr. William B McKinnon
Dr. Clive Neal
Mr. David W Reed

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The Panel discussed issues heard during the open session.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 11, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Closed Meeting No. 4

June 25, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

This is a closed session meeting of this Panel.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J Evans
Dr. Carolyn A Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T Keane
Dr. William B McKinnon
Mr. David W Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The Panel deliberated on substantive matters and discussed its upcoming meetings.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 25, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Closed Meeting No. 3

June 18, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

At the time of its announcement, this meeting was planned to be an open session meeting.

However, the Panel has decided to close it in favor of deliberations.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J Evans
Dr. Carolyn A Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T Keane
Dr. William B McKinnon
Mr. David W Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The panel discussed future meeting dates and speakers, and deliberated on substantive matters.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 25, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Meeting No. 2

June 11, 2025

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (ET)

Past

Agenda

Download the Agenda

About

This is an open session meeting of this panel, to be held virtually.

Livestream: https://vimeo.com/event/5184337

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J Evans
Dr. Carolyn A Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T Keane
Dr. William B McKinnon
Mr. David W Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The Panel discussed issues heard during the open session.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 25, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Meeting No. 1

May 27 - 29, 2025

Past

Agenda

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About

Open Session Meeting of this Panel.

Livestream links:
Day 1 (27 May 2025): https://vimeo.com/event/5149082
Day 2 (28 May 2025): https://vimeo.com/event/5149086

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J Evans
Dr. Carolyn A Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T Keane
Dr. William B McKinnon
Mr. David W Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The panel discussed its reactions to the open session talks and began deliberating on issues pertinent to the Statement of Task.

The panel also discussed its future meeting schedule.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 03, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Closed Meeting No. 2

May 15, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (ET)

Past

About

Closed Session Meeting.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences - Closed Meeting No. 1

April 25, 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Past

About

This event is closed in its entirety. Panel and staff only.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Dr. Alexander J Evans
Dr. Lars E Borg
Dr. Carolyn A Crow
Dr. Timothy Glotch
Dr. James T Keane
Dr. William B McKinnon
Mr. David W Reed
Dr. Sarah Valencia

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee had its Bias and Conflict of Interest Disclosure discussion and discussed an agenda for its first information gathering meeting.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

N/A

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

May 01, 2025

Contact

Daniel Nagasawa

dnagasawa@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Lunar and Planetary Sciences

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