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
  • 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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  • 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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  • Astronomical Optical Interferometry from the Lunar Surface
    Astrophysics

    Astronomical Optical Interferometry from the Lunar Surface

    The principal objective of this workshop will be to assess the potential for lunar astronomical interferometry in the context of current flight opportunities and mission funding lines.

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  • Metasurface Optics for High-Contrast Imaging: Design, Fabrication, and Implementation

    Metasurface Optics for High-Contrast Imaging: Design, Fabrication, and Implementation

    This workshop aims to convene a diverse group of researchers, including end-users, designers, fabricators, and metrology experts, to explore and advance the application of metasurface optics in the field of astronomy and high-resolution imaging.

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  • Exploring Exoplanets with Interferometry
    Astrophysics

    Exploring Exoplanets with Interferometry

    The workshop will focus on new concepts for interferometric observations for exoplanet research.

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  • The Next-Generation Ground-Based Planetary Radar Part II

    The Next-Generation Ground-Based Planetary Radar Part II

    The goal of this workshop is to explore approaches to the next-generation planetary radar capable of providing compelling science and offer NASA mission assurance by being able to track spacecraft.

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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