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Letter from the NASA Planetary Science Director: the Future of the Planetary Science Analysis and Assessment Groups (AGs) - NASA Science
- NASA's Planetary Science Division will end formal PSD support for the AGs by April 2026 under the current grant mechanism.
- PSD will explore ad-hoc analyses and other funding to support selected AG activities or member participation.
- The AGs have historically provided two-way communication, rapid assessments, and leadership development within planetary science.
- NASA plans to continue two-way community communication at conferences and organized meetings after the funding transition.
- The transition aims to retain essential AG value while substantially reducing PSD's budgetary commitment.
- Future funding may target community meetings or workshops via a future competitive solicitation.
- PSD acknowledges the AGs need to evolve and innovate as self-organized entities.
- The final NASA-supported AG meetings will occur by the end of April 2026.
- Dr. Louise M. Prockter remains PSD Director and signals ongoing updates and community engagement.
- The plan preserves some post-transition engagement and emphasizes openness to community input.
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