TODAY: Planning for the Future of Astrophysics & the ASTRA Initiative, 18 June 2026

Cosmic Origins… Cosmic Origins Community TODAY: Planning for the Future… About CommunityExecutive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources TODAY: Planning for the Future of Astrophysics and the ASTRA Initiative, June 18th, 2026 18 June 2026 ASTRA Initiative about TODAY: Planning for the Future of Astrophysics and the ASTRA Initiative, June 18th, 2026 10:00am – 11:30am PT Dear Astrophysics Strategic Technology & Research Accelerator (ASTRA) community members this serves as a reminder for those attending AAS248. This session is in-person only. AAS248 Block Schedule: https://submissions.mirasmart.com/AAS248/Itinerary/EventDetail.aspx?evt=70 Summary NASA’s astrophysics fleet of observatories push the limits of human vision and understanding, exploring the most profound questions of our existence while driving innovations that transform the extraordinary into the everyday and reinforce U.S. leadership in space. This special session, organized by the NASA Astrophysics Division, will provide insight into the ASTRA Initiative, share initial findings from the May 2026 Innovation for Astrophysics Missions Workshop, and will discuss plans for the September 2026 Astrophysics community science (Ad ASTRA) workshop. Talks will be followed by a panel to address questions from the community. TimeSessionLocation 10:00am ‑ 11:30amSpecial Session: Planning for the Future of Astrophysics and the ASTRA Initiative Pasadena Convention Center ‑  Ballroom G ASTRA Initiative Special Session TimeTopicSpeaker 10:00am ‑ 10:10amIntroduction from the NASA Astrophysics Division DirectorShawn Domagal‑Goldman, NASA HQ 10:10am ‑ 10:25amThe ASTRA Initiative: Overview & Path ForwardJessica Gaskin, NASA HQ 10:25am ‑ 10:40amInnovation for Astrophysics Workshop: Initial FindingsKendra Short, JPL 10:40am ‑ 10:55amAd ASTRA Community Science WorkshopPeter Kurczynski, NASA/GSFC 10:55am ‑ 11:30amPanel DiscussionFrancesca Civano, NASA/GSFC Wishing you the best, Dr Ron Gamble Cosmic Origins Support Scientist, NASA GSFC Dr Bernard Kelly PhysCOS Support Scientist, NASA GSFC News Straight to Your Inbox Subscribe to your community email news list We will never share your email address. Privacy Policy " /> --> Sign Up The post TODAY: Planning for the Future of Astrophysics & the ASTRA Initiative, 18 June 2026 appeared first on NASA Science.