Keck Institute for Space Studies
@KISS_Caltech
KISS brings together scientists and engineers from @Caltech, @NASAJPL, and beyond to develop innovative new space science missions and technologies.
The recording of our latests KISS lecture "Unseen but Measured: Carbon-I's Global Mapping of Trace Gases" is now available: youtube.com/watch?v=e_WAib… 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: bit.ly/Carbon-I Location: Sharp Lecture Hall, Caltech Time: 4:30PM Refreshments , 5:00PM Lecture
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: youtube.com/watch?v=nEm-v6…
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: bit.ly/Carbon-I Location: Sharp Lecture Hall, Caltech Time: 4:30PM Refreshments , 5:00PM Lecture
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: bit.ly/Carbon-I Read more: kiss.caltech.edu/lectures/2025_…
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 🚀: bit.ly/KISS-2025-Q3
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: bit.ly/Carbon-I Read more: kiss.caltech.edu/lectures/2025_…
Congratulations to our amazing KISS affiliates who graduated last week - let's meet some of the Class of 2025! kiss.caltech.edu/impact/2025_gr… A huge congratulations on behalf of KISS. We cannot wait to see you reach great new heights in the future!
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" (science.org/action/doSearc…)
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: kiss.caltech.edu/programs.html#…
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: kiss.caltech.edu/final_reports/… Symposium page: kiss.caltech.edu/symposia/2024_…
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: kiss.caltech.edu/symposia/2024_…
The recording of Dr. Dev Niyogi's lecture is now available on the @KISS_Caltech website and @YouTube! 🛜kiss.caltech.edu/lectures/2025_… 📷youtu.be/RTuwme7juDg?si…
“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: kiss.caltech.edu/lectures/2025_…
Last week, we hosted the second part of the "Digital Twins for Solar System Exploration: Enceladus" study 🪐🌔🖥️ For more information, visit: kiss.caltech.edu/workshops/digi…
Earlier in April we heard about how KISS continues to shape the future of space exploration, science, and technology at our inaugural KISS showcase event. The recording is now available: youtu.be/PgS0GJjnr8o More information can be found here: kiss.caltech.edu/symposia/kiss_…
“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: kiss.caltech.edu/lectures/2025_…
Earlier this week, we hosted a Symposium on "Standardized Space Telescopes for the Future of Scientific Discovery", sponsored by Renaissance Philanthropy. Learn more about the Symposium here: kiss.caltech.edu/symposia/space…
In February, we hosted the second part of the "Sample Return from all across the Solar System" study 🌍🚀🪐 To learn more, visit: kiss.caltech.edu/workshops/samp…
The recording of @ShogoCitrus's lecture is now available on the @KISS_Caltech website and @YouTube! 🛜kiss.caltech.edu/lectures/2025_… 📷youtu.be/ilisL4Cuaes?si…
Join us next week for @ShogoCitrus's talk "Sample Return Missions from Small Bodies - Hayabusa, Hayabusa2, and Beyond". 📅February 25th from 4:30pm 📷Hameetman Auditorium,@Caltech Full details on the KISS website: kiss.caltech.edu/lectures/2025_… RSVP here: bit.ly/2025_Tachibana
@KISS_Caltech is excited to announce that four programs have been selected for inclusion into the 2025 KISS Study Program. Read more about the selected studies on the KISS website: kiss.caltech.edu/impact/2025_pr…
Join us on #InternationalWomensDay for an illuminating dialogue between Naoko Yamazaki & Akiko Tito, two pioneering women to share their unique journeys in space exploration and shed light on the crucial role women play in advancing our understanding of the cosmos. #WomeninSTEM
Congratulations to @MarliniSimoes on her new position with @CERN!! We are so proud of the fantastic work being done across the world by @KISS_Caltech affiliates.
Beyond excited to have joined @CERN that operates the largest particle physics laboratory in the world & is one of the world's largest and most respected centres for scientific research. Happy to be in innovative engineering and research, alongside brilliant minds. @CERNpress
Join us next week for @ShogoCitrus's talk "Sample Return Missions from Small Bodies - Hayabusa, Hayabusa2, and Beyond". 📅February 25th from 4:30pm 📷Hameetman Auditorium,@Caltech Full details on the KISS website: kiss.caltech.edu/lectures/2025_… RSVP here: bit.ly/2025_Tachibana
Our @KISS_Caltech Q1 2025 Newsletter is now out! Read the full newsletter to learn more about our upcoming lecture on 2/25 by @ShogoCitrus about sample return missions from small bodies, recent KISS activities, and ways to connect with KISS 🚀: mailchi.mp/kiss.caltech.e…