Astrophysics Division Update and Astro 2030 Preparations

Speaker

Shawn Domagal-Goldman

NASA’s Astrophysics Division is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and ensuring that America remains at the forefront of space science.  We study how the universe began and evolved, how it works, and where life might exist beyond Earth.  NASA’s Astrophysics Division established three focused programs that provide an intellectual framework for advancing science and strategic planning:  Physics of the Cosmos (PhysCOS), Cosmic Origins (COR), and Exoplanet Exploration (ExEP). Each program primarily addresses one of the three most fundamental questions related to astrophysics: “How did we get here?” (COR), “How does the universe work?” (PhysCOS), and “Are we alone?” (ExEP). The community members of the three programs, referred as Program Analysis Groups, serve as an interdisciplinary forum for soliciting and coordinating community analysis and input in support of the Programs objectives.

In this talk, Shawn Domagal‑Goldman, NASA APD Director, will address the community from the three Program Analysis Groups and will present updates from NASA’s Astrophysics Division, recent scientific and technical achievements, and also upcoming funding opportunities. He will also present the Division's initial plans towards Astro 2030, announcing two workshops that will be held during 2026 to begin engagement between NASA and the community, the Innovation for Astrophysics Missions Workshop (May 27-28) and the Astrophysics Community Workshop (September, dates TBD). Opportunities for the Program Analysis Groups to get involved with these activities will be discussed. The session will include a Q&A period.

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