Poster Submissions on CubeSats in Astronomy and Astrophysics

CubeSats, small satellites built in increments of 10 centimeter cubes (1 cube is called 1U or "unit," two 10 cm cubes together are known as 2U, and so on), are being used more and more to carry out science observations and collect data while providing low-cost access to space, platforms for technology development, and training opportunities for students and other early-career researchers. While most CubeSats launched to date are studying the earth and other objects within the solar system, interest in using CubeSats in astronomy and astrophysics is growing.

A special session on CubeSats in Astronomy in Astrophysics will be held at the 229th meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Grapevine, Texas, on Friday, 6 January 2017. This invited session will provide a broad look at CubeSats in astronomy and astrophysics, including an overview of their scientific potential, as well as the current state and future promise of CubeSat technology. Applications of CubeSats to study decadal priority science will be highlighted, and experiences with carrying out CubeSat development in university settings will be shared.

Poster submissions are being solicited in conjunction with this special session. Posters are welcome on all aspects of CubeSats in astronomy and astrophysics, including scientific research enabled by CubeSats, technology development, and educational use. Posters on CubeSat concepts from very early-stage ideas to mature designs are welcome. To have your poster abstract associated with the CubeSat special session, use the research contributed abstract submission form. At the step where you indicate that you would like to be part of a special session poster session, and select the session title “CubeSats in Astronomy and Astrophysics.”