Keck Institute for Space Studies
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KISS brings together scientists and engineers from @Caltech, @NASAJPL, and beyond to develop innovative new space science missions and technologies.
Joined August 2013
The final report for the 2023 KISS study program "Blazing Paths Observing Stellar and Exoplanet Particle Environments" was recently published. To read the report and for more information, visit: Final Report: https://t.co/3r5XBqZNbc Study Program: https://t.co/TuGv8B4zbr
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Last week, we hosted the "One Shot Solar System Exploration with Adaptive Optics" study, that exemplified everything we do at @KISS_Caltech. A huge credit to the visionary study leaders, engaged participants, and KISS team for an inspiring, insightful, and productive week!
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The final report for the 2024 KISS study program "Astronomical Optical Interferometry from the Lunar Surface" was recently published. Final Report: https://t.co/MzZx1c7Aui Study Program: https://t.co/Q5pHSIQo5E
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Concept proposals for the 2026 KISS Study Program Call are due Monday, November 3rd! For the full solicitation details, visit:
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KISS is soliciting proposals for Study Programs in the areas of space engineering, planetary science, remote sensing and earth system science, astrobiology, astronomy and physics from space
The Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) is soliciting concepts for Study Programs to be carried out during the 2026 calendar year. For the full solicitation details, visit: https://t.co/DQakL56bmW
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Join us on Monday, November 3rd for the KISS short course "One Shot to Glory: Designing Adaptive Missions to the Outer Solar System and Beyond". Registration is not required, seating is first-come first-served. For more information, visit: https://t.co/5lKl53dEvK
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The final report for the KISS study "Next-Generation, Ground-Based Planetary Radar ( https://t.co/C5GQUls5xZ) is available 📡🌌 The team detailed technical options for an ambitious second half-century of ground-based planetary radar observations. Report: https://t.co/HQT4QAXf1B
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The Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS) is soliciting concepts for Study Programs to be carried out during the 2026 calendar year. For the full solicitation details, visit: https://t.co/DQakL56bmW
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The presentations from the KISS "Interplanetary Laser Trilateration Network" short course are now available. To watch all of the talks, visit: https://t.co/rBG1bdeDJq For presentation slides and more information, visit:
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Interplanetary Laser Trilateration Network
Join us on Monday, September 22nd for the KISS short course "Interplanetary Laser Trilateration Network". Registration is not required, seating is first-come first-served. For more information, visit: https://t.co/B4vqbQNExi
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Last week, we hosted the "Interplanetary Laser Trilateration Network" study. 🛰️🌎 For more, visit: https://t.co/g3EHyA2HWO
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Join us on Monday, September 22nd for the KISS short course "Interplanetary Laser Trilateration Network". Registration is not required, seating is first-come first-served. For more information, visit: https://t.co/B4vqbQNExi
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The recording of our latests KISS lecture "Unseen but Measured: Carbon-I's Global Mapping of Trace Gases" is now available: https://t.co/Ucaa3RtWV1 Thank you to Prof. Frankenberg for his talk about Carbon-I and the exciting science it will enable.
Next Tuesday 7/22 we will hear from Prof. Christian Frankenberg as he discusses the proposed Carbon-I mission. To attend this lecture, register here: https://t.co/SyxfQaLb5U Location: Sharp Lecture Hall, Caltech Time: 4:30PM Refreshments , 5:00PM Lecture
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Next Tuesday 7/22 we will hear from Prof. Christian Frankenberg as he discusses the proposed Carbon-I mission. To attend this lecture, register here: https://t.co/SyxfQaLb5U Location: Sharp Lecture Hall, Caltech Time: 4:30PM Refreshments , 5:00PM Lecture
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Carbon-I 🛰️🌎is one of four candidate missions selected by NASA for one-year Phase A concept studies. Join us on 7/22 for a talk from PI @chr_fronge as he outlines the mission concepts and paths forward. Register here: https://t.co/UGqK7is8eL Read more: https://t.co/pb7BM42TE0
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Our KISS Q3 2025 Newsletter is now out! Read the full newsletter to learn more about our upcoming lecture on 7/22 about the Carbon-I mission, get updates on recent KISS activities, celebrate the achievements of the KISS affiliates, and more 🚀:
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Carbon-I 🛰️🌎is one of four candidate missions selected by NASA for one-year Phase A concept studies. Join us on 7/22 for a talk from PI @chr_fronge as he outlines the mission concepts and paths forward. Register here: https://t.co/UGqK7is8eL Read more: https://t.co/pb7BM42TE0
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Congratulations to our amazing KISS affiliates who graduated last week - let's meet some of the Class of 2025! https://t.co/3oE2EhiQoK A huge congratulations on behalf of KISS. We cannot wait to see you reach great new heights in the future!
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Acknowledgement was made to participants in the KISS 2023 -24 Blazing Paths to Observing Stellar and Exoplanet Particle Environments study program for their valuable feedback in the paper "First direct observations of atmospheric sputtering at Mars" ( https://t.co/AqwNPWdGqM)
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Last month, we welcomed the Blazing Paths team for their second workshop. We are excited to see what the future holds for this group as they continue to light the way forward! To learn more about this study program, visit our website: https://t.co/X6m1sAcile
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The final report from the KISS symposium "Capturing an Opportunity at Apophis" is now published Read more about the team's recommendations as Apophis approaches for a close Earth flyby in 2029 ☄️🚀🛰️ Final Report: https://t.co/oEwrUccjww Symposium page: https://t.co/cWYyWwbCu7
Last week we welcomed experts from across the planetary science and planetary defense community to a KISS symposium around "Capturing an Opportunity at Apophis"☄️🚀🛰️. Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/kRCaFwVe6X
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Get a glimpse of how the Keck Institute for Space Studies is shaping the future of space exploration in our new teaser video. Full version coming later this year! 🎥 Watch now:
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The recording of Dr. Dev Niyogi's lecture is now available on the @KISS_Caltech website and @YouTube! 🛜 https://t.co/MSIIoB6wxt 📷 https://t.co/1gMA5CJfGj
“What Makes a Model a Digital Twin? An Atmospheric Science-based Perspective” - Dev Niyogi of @UTAustin - Join us for a public lecture on May 7 at @Caltech, for more information and registration: https://t.co/MSIIoB74n1
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Last week, we hosted the second part of the "Digital Twins for Solar System Exploration: Enceladus" study 🪐🌔🖥️ For more information, visit: https://t.co/hKIUZYeayI
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