The recommendations from major space agencies, including the NASA Decadal Survey and the ESA’s Voyage 2050 Senior Report, strongly emphasize that the search for life in the universe stands as one of the most significant goals in astronomy for the coming decades. As preparations for the Next Generation Observatories gain momentum, the global scientific community is convening to outline the technical and scientific requirements and address the associated challenges.
This workshop is designed to promote interdisciplinary dialogue among scientists and engineers, aiming to align efforts across various future space missions. Additionally, it seeks to explore how current and near-term missions can contribute essential precursor science, laying the groundwork for future flagship missions. This collaborative approach ensures that new initiatives are informed by past and ongoing efforts, maximizing scientific return and technological readiness.
We invite participants of all levels of expertise, with a particular focus on early-career scientists, to contribute to this vital conversation. Talks and discussions at this workshop will provide a platform for networking, collaboration, and sharing innovative ideas. By fostering a cohesive and synergistic community, this event seeks to build robust support for the advancement of next-generation space missions, ensuring that future projects are both scientifically and technologically well-prepared for their ambitious goals.
Topics
- Habitability: Habitable Zone and beyond;
- Biosignatures
- Technosignatures
- Future space missions in search for life in the SS and beyond
- Technological challenges for future space missions
Keywords: exoplanets, atmospheric spectra, life, habitability, Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), Large Interferometer for Exoplanets (LIFE), biosignatures