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The Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST) is planning to host additional datasets that will greatly enhance the scientific output of the Roman Space Telescope. 

ROSES-25: Several Changes to F.10 PRISM. Proposal Deadline 20 February 2026.

NASA’s Fornax Initiative is now accepting beta users on our Science Console, a JupyterLab environment in the cloud for computing next to NASA astrophysics archival data.

This seminar will feature an update from the Habitable Worlds Observatory Community Science & Instrument Team (CSIT), presentations on technical capabilities, and time for groups to advertise their HWO-related work and find collaborators. If you would like an advertisement slot…

Update from FIG SAG. Updates from AAS: Decadal Review Planning

The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers US and international scientists the opportunity to advance their research while contributing to NASA’s scientific goals. The NPP supports fundamental science; explores the undiscovered; promotes intellectual growth; and encourages scientific connections.  Selected by a…

The ROSES-25 opportunity D3.D Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) General Investigator (GI) Program solicits proposals for the acquisition and analysis of new scientific data from the TESS mission taken during Cycle 9 from Sector 108 starting 7 September 2026, to…

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration. 

F.19 Collaborative Opportunities for Mentorship, Partnership and Academic Success in Science (COMPASS) funds collaborations between NASA Centers and academic institutions that will advance NASA’s scientific priorities and train the future STEM workforce. COMPASS prioritizes collaborations with academic institutions that have…

In 2025, NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) released ROSES-25, the annual Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences solicitation, in July rather than February, the traditional target release date.

A reminder of impending deadlines for several important opportunities. Fermi General Investigator Cycle 19 and NuSTAR General Observer Program Cycle 12, both part of ROSES-25 D.3 Combined General Investigator General Observer Program, have proposal due dates on 29 January 2026.…

The NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has released a third Community Announcement (CA) via www.SAM.gov that updates the special notice entitled DRAFT Announcement of Opportunity (AO) — 2025 Astrophysics Small Explorer (SMEX) Notice ID NNH25ZDA008J stating NASA’s intention to solicit…

D.5 Astrophysics Pioneers solicits proposals for Astrophysics space and sub-orbital science investigations that are greater in cost, scope, and capability than possible within the Astrophysics Research and Analysis suborbital and CubeSat program but are smaller in cost than what is…

The Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act at the recommendation of the Presidential Committee on the Organization and Management of Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics (COMRAA). The purpose of…

The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) will conduct a special observation of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS in January 2026, temporarily interrupting Sector 99 to capture this rare opportunity to observe this object from another solar system. TESS’s high-precision, continuous photometry could…

Dear Physics of the Cosmos (PhysCOS) community members – We would like to welcome all the new members that joined our mailing list at the AAS Winter Meeting in Phoenix, AZ, and stopped by our PhysCOS table to chat about…

Kick-Off Meeting Agenda Introductions + Grand Vision White Paper Outline + Plan + Organization  Q&A + Discussion Meeting Connection Join the Meeting

If you’re attending the American Astronomical Society’s 2026 Winter Meeting (AAS 247) in Phoenix AZ on Wednesday 7 January, please join us for PhysCOS-organized activities.

If you’re If you’re attending the American Astronomical Society’s 2026 Winter Meeting (AAS 247) in Phoenix, AZ, stop by the PhysCOS table in the NASA booth in the Exhibition Hall, and check out a just-released image that brings the full…

If you’re attending the American Astronomical Society’s 2026 Winter Meeting (AAS 247) in Phoenix, AZ, please join us for PhysCOS-organized activities. And please drop by the PhysCOS table in the NASA booth in the Exhibition Hall!

The 247th AAS meeting (joint with the Historical Astronomy Division) will be held 4-8 January in Phoenix, Arizona at the Phoenix Convention Center. Join us in the exhibit hall at the NASA booth and attend the NASA sessions.

PhysCOS is participating in several activities at the next Winter Meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS 247), taking place 4-8 January 2026 in Phoenix, AZ.

Advancing Critical-Angle Transmission (CAT) Grating Technology for High Resolving Power Soft X-ray Spectroscopy Speaker Ralf Heilmann, MIT Abstract High resolving power soft x-ray spectroscopy has been confirmed by the Astro2020 Decadal Survey as a high-priority strategic measurement technique with R…

Hi-ReX SAG will have a kick-off meeting next week on Wednesday, December 17, at 12pm EST (9am PST).