The Planetary Society is hosting a reception at Madison Hall, in the James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress to highlight the potential for future exploration of the outer planets.
After NASA's Cassini mission ended in September, the Juno spacecraft at Jupiter is the only NASA mission still in orbit in a planet beyond the asteroid belt. New Horizons, which flew by Pluto in 2015, will pass by a Kuiper Belt Object in early 2019. But the outer planets are rich with scientific destinations, from the myriad ocean moons to the mysterious interiors of the massive planets to the active ice flows on Pluto. Much remains yet to be discovered.
This event will feature displays and information on future missions to explore this massive realm that have been proposed or are in development right now. Including:
Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with some of the top scientists in the field of outer planet exploration.
Complimentary food and drinks are provided courtesy of B Burgers DC, Jim Beam, Cotton & Reed, and High Seas.
RSVPs are strongly encouraged by sending an email to: [email protected]
This event is free and open to the public.
After Cassini: What's Next for the Outer Planets?
October 25, 2017, 3pm - 5pm ET
Madison Hall
James Madison Memorial Building, Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SE
Washington, D.C.
20540
Please direct all inquiries about this event to Casey Dreier at [email protected]
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