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Conference Dates and Location
The Planetary Science Technology Symposium is scheduled for October 22nd-24th, 2024 at Glenn Research Center, with optional tours October 21, 2024 (virtual option available).

Purpose and Scope
The NASA Planetary Exploration Science Technology Office (PESTO) invites its awardees and members of the public to participate in the Inaugural Planetary Science Technology Symposium. Attendees will encounter the latest advances in NASA-funded technology for Planetary Science, including: remote and in-situ sensing instruments, platforms, components, communications, automation, and modeling.

  • The symposium goals are to:
    • Inspire all with discussions of successes and challenges from infused mission technologies.
    • Present current technology development projects.
    • Encourage interactions between scientists, engineers, technologists and mission planners.
  • Attendees may participate as presenters, panelists, and/or audience members. Registration for all attendees will close on September 23, 2024. Abstract submissions for presentations will close on October 15, 2024.

Professional and Respectful Conduct
We believe our community should be truly open to everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all. By participating at the event, you agree to abide by the information below.

  • Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at any meeting or event associated with the meeting.
  • All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Be inclusive and respectful.
  • The recording or transmissions of any education sessions, presentations, demos, videos, or content in any format is strictly prohibited.
  • This statement is meant to cover all meeting-associated events.
  • Those who violate the standards of professional and respectful conduct may be asked to leave the meeting immediately and without refund, may not be considered for future events, and may be subject to additional legal action.
  • Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination includes offensive comments and actions related to age, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion; sexual images in public spaces; deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention.