Symposia

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

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Too Distant, Too Uncertain, Too Unforgiving: Assuring Autonomous Space Explorers We’ve Yet to Trust

The primary goal of this symposium is to initiate a collaborative investigation into a new assurance paradigm and to catalyze a community capable of realizing it. Our specific objectives include:

Too Distant, Too Uncertain, Too Unforgiving: Assuring Autonomous Space Explorers We’ve Yet to Trust

A New Era of Space Science: Actionable and Affordable Mission Plans

Engineering

A New Era of Space Science: Actionable and Affordable Mission Plans

Jul 28, 2026

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Greater Together: UK-US Space Collaboration Symposium

Greater Together: UK-US Space Collaboration Symposium

Jan 20, 2026

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Standardized Space Telescopes for the Future of Scientific Discovery
Includes the following disciplines:

Astrophysics

Engineering
Standardized Space Telescopes for the Future of Scientific Discovery

Apr 21, 2025

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KISS Showcase and Caltech/JPL Networking Mixer

KISS Showcase and Caltech/JPL Networking Mixer

Apr 17, 2025

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Exploring Together: US-Japan Space Collaboration Symposium

Exploring Together: US-Japan Space Collaboration Symposium

Jan 24, 2025

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Capturing an Opportunity at Apophis
Includes the following disciplines:

Engineering

Planetary
Capturing an Opportunity at Apophis

Jul 31, 2024

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Mini-Symposium: Earth Observations in Support of Climate and Environmental Security

Earth

Mini-Symposium: Earth Observations in Support of Climate and Environmental Security

Nov 10, 2022

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Venus Science Enabled by Human Proximity

Venus Science Enabled by Human Proximity

Jul 20, 2022

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Mini-Symposium: Leveraging Commercial & Non-Profit Satellite Capabilities for Earth Observation

Earth

Mini-Symposium: Leveraging Commercial & Non-Profit Satellite Capabilities for Earth Observation

Jul 15, 2022

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Workshops

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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Workshops

Short Courses

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

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Short Courses

Public Lectures

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

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Public Lectures

Special Events

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

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Special Events