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Search for Life Should Be Top Science Priority for First Human Landing on Mars, Says New Report

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When astronauts set foot on Mars, it will be one of humanity’s greatest milestones, marking the start of a new era of discovery on another planet. A new National Academies report identifies the highest priority science objectives for the first human missions to Mars and says searching for evidence of existing or past life on the planet should be the top priority.

Dec 9, 2025
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Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #12

  • October 31, 2025
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Committee on Planetary Protection (October 30 2025)

  • October 30, 2025
  • 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Closed committee meeting to prepare for the Fall meeting.

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Heliophysics, Physics, and Physical Science - Closed Meeting No. 20

  • October 28, 2025
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The panel is meeting in closed session.

Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space: Discussing Report Recommendations on the Next Decadal Survey

  • October 28, 2025
  • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
  • Meeting
  • Past

Agenda is subject to change, please check back for updates.

Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space - Fall Meeting and Committee on the Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation from Space – Discussing Recommendations for Preparing for the Earth Sciences Decadal Survey

  • October 27 - 29, 2025
  • Meeting
  • Past

October 27 and 29 are the CESAS Fall Meeting dates. October 28 is the Committee on the Review of Progress Toward Implementing the Decadal Survey-Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for...

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 (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a closed session meeting of this panel.

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Heliophysics, Physics, and Physical Science - Closed Meeting No. 19

  • October 21, 2025
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The panel is meeting in closed session.

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - Meeting #11

  • October 20, 2025
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting will be entirely in closed session.

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Applied Sciences, Meeting #12 (Virtual)

  • October 17, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Closed session meeting to discuss deliverables to the steering committee.

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 (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

This is a closed session meeting of this panel.

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Heliophysics, Physics, and Physical Science - Closed Meeting No. 18

  • October 14, 2025
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The panel is meeting in closed session.

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers - Closed Meeting No. 12

  • October 10, 2025
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee is meeting in closed session.

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Heliophysics, Physics, and Physical Science - Closed Meeting No. 17

  • October 7, 2025
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The panel is meeting in closed session.

Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences Autumn 2025 Meeting

  • October 7 - 9, 2025
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences will meet in-person October 7-9, 2025. On October 8, 2025, CAPS will be hosting a Special Session on NASA Astrobiology including discussions with...

Key Non-Polar Destinations Across the Moon to Address Decadal-level Science Objectives with Human Explorers: Panel on Human and Biological Science - In-person/hybrid Meeting #3

  • October 6 - 8, 2025
  • Meeting
  • Past

This meeting will be in open and closed session. Livestream information will be posted closer to the meeting date. Day 1 https://vimeo.com/event/5417745 Day 2 https://vimeo.com/event/5417756
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