The 2027 KISS Study Program call is now open. Proposal concepts due Oct 30.
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KISS convenes world leading experts from Caltech, JPL, and the wider space community to conduct in-depth technical studies in focussed areas of space science and technology.

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02 - 06 Nov

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Bridging Exoplanet and Solar System Science

The primary objective of the workshop is to compare exoplanets with the planets within our solar system to advance the understanding of planetary systems in general.

Bridging Exoplanet and Solar System Science
  • Crucial Carbon Stores and Fluxes in Desert Environments
    Earth

    Crucial Carbon Stores and Fluxes in Desert Environments

    Understanding carbon stores and fluxes in desert environments is crucial to reach conservation, regeneration, and carbon goals locally and globally. The first workshop will lay the groundwork for achieving a common understanding of science and measurement needs and technical feasibility.

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  • Pulsar-based Navigation and Time Keeping for Space Exploration
    Astrophysics

    Pulsar-based Navigation and Time Keeping for Space Exploration

    The overall goal of the workshop is to define potential operational systems that incorporate either X-ray or radio sensors to provide pulsar measurements that enable autonomous navigation and timekeeping for interplanetary (or interstellar) spacecraft or lunar surface systems.

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  • Next Frontiers in the Investigation of Extraterrestrial Organics – Part II
    Planetary

    Next Frontiers in the Investigation of Extraterrestrial Organics – Part II

    The second week of this KISS Study aims to promote and inspire future scientific research proposals among participants, and inform the science objectives of sample return and in situ missions outlined in the Decadal report focusing on the inner solar system.

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  • One-shot Outer Solar System Exploration with Adaptive Space Systems – Part II

    One-shot Outer Solar System Exploration with Adaptive Space Systems – Part II

    This KISS Study Program will aim to 1) establish the concept of software-defined space systems (SDSSs) that can adapt their functions at all levels after launch through software updates and 2) formulate a concrete one-shot multifaceted mission.

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  • Next Frontiers in the Investigation of Extraterrestrial Organics
    Planetary

    Next Frontiers in the Investigation of Extraterrestrial Organics

    This workshop aims to promote and inspire future scientific research proposals among participants, and inform the science objectives of sample return and in situ missions outlined in the Decadal report. [e.g., the comet & Ceres sample return and centaur lander missions].

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  • One-shot Outer Solar System Exploration with Adaptive Space Systems

    One-shot Outer Solar System Exploration with Adaptive Space Systems

    This KISS Study Program will aim to 1) establish the concept of software-defined space systems (SDSSs) that can adapt their functions at all levels after launch through software updates and 2) formulate a concrete one-shot multifaceted mission.

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  • Interplanetary Laser Trilateration Network

    Interplanetary Laser Trilateration Network

    The goal of this study program is to develop plans for a future planetary geodesy measurement protocol that would improve the state of the art for planetary ranging by up to three orders of magnitude, using a triad of spacecraft with laser communications deployed in orbit around Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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Symposia

Focused gatherings that showcase and explore emerging topics in space science and technology.

Symposia

Short Courses

Introductory lecture series on topics related to KISS studies, open to the wider community.

Short Courses

Public Lectures

Talks from experts in the KISS community that open up the future of space exploration, science, and technology to everyone.

Public Lectures

Special Events

KISS hosts a variety of events, together with our partners, for our community to connect, learn, and engage.

Special Events