Press

Press Officer: Sanjay Limaye, dpspress@aas.org

For the Media

For Scientists

Releases to the media are distibuted to the media by the DPS Press Officer through the Press Office of the American Astronimical Society, and hence must adhere to the guidelines. Here is some information that may be useful as your prepare your release.

Traditionally media releases have been issued during the annual meetings as part of media briefings. Results presented at the annual conference are embargoed until the time of the presentation.

You are welcome to contact the DPS Press Officer at any time you may have a science story or results deemed worthy of sharing with the public through the media.

Press Officer: Sanjay Limaye, dpspress@aas.org

238Pu: Write to your Congressperson

Lend your support to the restart of the production of Plutonium-238. You can find all the details, and an example letter here. It only takes a few minutes.

Here's a flyer that summarizes all of the issues.

Discoveries in Planetary Sciences

PowerPoint slide sets highlighting new advances for astronomy educators.

Fall DPS 2010

meeting poster

The 42nd Annual meeting will be in Pasadena, California, USA, October 3-8, 2010.

Planetary Science Decadal Survey

The National Academies Space Studies Board has established the Planetary Science Decadal Survey which will develop a comprehensive science and mission strategy for the next decade.

White paper submission has passed, but all are available for review.

Reaching out to Congress