The VIII Planetary Science & Solar System Exploration Congress (CPESS-8) will take place in Malaga from 26 to 29 May 2025, organized by the LaserLab & Space Robotics Lab teams at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Malaga, in collaboration with the Iberian Planetary Science Community and the Iberian Node of the Europlanet Society.
The congress will be broadcasted publicly
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During the congress we will discuss the current situation of Planetary Sciences in the Iberian Peninsula, with a special focus on opportunities for scientific, technological and industrial collaboration at an international level, especially in Ibero-America, with special invitation to representatives from Portugal and Latin America.
Sponsors
SCIENCE PROGRAMME
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- Monday 26 May 15:00-19:30 : Science Policy & Missions
- Tuesday 27 May 9:30-18:30 : Space Instruments & Terrestrial Planets
- Wednesday 28 May 9:30-18:30 : Small Bodies (Asteroids, Comets, ...)
- Thursday 29 May 9:30-17:00 : Giant Planets, Astrobiology, Exo-planets, ...
Full abstracts available in PDF
The programme includes sessions on scientific policy with representatives from the Spanish Space Agency and State Research Agency, a strong presence of the Space Industry, and sessions dedicated to scientific and technological contributions from planetary research groups from the main public institutions.
The programme will also include round tables on science-industry synergy, debates on IberoAmerican collaboration, events in support of the new generation of early-career researchers, collaboration with amateur astronomers and various public outreach events, which will enhance the accessibility and visibility of the event and achieve a greater impact on society.
Oral presentations & posters
Venue
The congress will take place at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Málaga, metro stop "Paraninfo".
Hotel accommodation is recommended along metro line 1, anywhere between the University campus or towards Malaga centre (Atarazanas).
Student accommodation is organized at Residencia LIVENSA, 10min from Barbarela metro station.
Social Events
- Monday 19:30: Welcome Cocktail
- Tuesday 18:15: Demo UMA SpaceRobotics Lab
- Tuesday 20:00: Pint4Science Junior at Molly Malone
- Wednesday 19:30: Exhibition 50 años de Astronomía en Málaga (Ámbito Cultural El Corte Inglés)
- Wednesday 21:00: Dinner/Cocktail Patio de Beatas (30€ TBC)
Key Dates
- 1-14 March 2025: Deadline for Abstract Submission and Student Travel Grant requests
- 21 April 2025: Confirmation of accepted contributions
- 24 April 2025: Registration form
- 9 May 2025: Programme Confirmed
- 22 May 2025: Webinar on Asteroid Observations, in collaboration with IberoAmerican Space Agency Network
Science Organizing Committee
- Paula Benavidez UA
- Alejandro Cardesín Moinelo ESAC
- Isabel Perez Grande / Eva Díaz Catalá AEE
- Marina Diaz Michelena AEI
- José Miguel Vadillo UMA
- Guillermo López Reyes UVa
- Teresa del Río UPV/EHU
- Alvaro Álvarez Candal IAA
- Isabel Herrero CAB
- David Morate CEFCA
- Daniel Toledo INTA
International Committee
- Carlos García Sacristán, AEE International Relations
- Michael Kuppers, European Space Agency
- Noemi Pinilla, UniOvi & University of Central Florida, USA
- Julia De León IAC & Europlanet Society
- Pedro Machado IA-Lisboa, Portugal
- Fernando Roig Observatorio Nacional, Brasil
- Marcela Cañada CONICET-UNSJ, Argentina
Organizing Committee
- Jose M. Vadillo UMA LaserLab
- Laura García Gómez UMA LaserLab
- Carlos Perez del Pulgar UMA Space Robotics Lab
- Paula Benavidez UA
- Alejandro Cardesín Moinelo ESAC
