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Space Studies Board: Call for Experts

About the Activity & the Call for Experts

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking suggestions for experts to be considered for the membership rotation or other engagement with the Space Studies Board which provides an independent, authoritative forum for information and advice on all aspects of space science and applications. It coordinates advisory studies and program assessments, facilitates international research coordination, and promotes communications on space science and science policy between the research community, the federal government, and the interested public.  Using these suggestions, National Academies staff will be looking to fill up to three open seats on the committee of approximately 20 total volunteer experts and collecting information for potential speakers, participants, and other forms of engagement. Based on the Statement of Task and the continuing membership of the committee, staff is looking for expertise in the following areas:

  • Space Systems Engineering and Technology
  • Solar and Space Physics

We would also be interested in suggestions in the following areas:

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Commercial Space
  • Earth Science and Applications from Space
  • Astrobiology and Planetary Science
  • Biological and Physical Sciences/Human Spaceflight
  • Planetary Protection


The National Academies value a wide range of perspectives to strengthen the quality of our work. We carefully consider alternative viewpoints when formulating advice, convening experts with differing experience and perspectives, providing oversight, and conducting all other activities, and strive to foster an environment where all can participate fully. We welcome your suggestions for a broad range of experts to work with us.

We invite you to submit your suggestions by June 07, 2026 AT 11:59 PM.
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You have the option to suggest up to 5 additional experts in this submission, but there is no limit to the number of times you can respond to this call before the close date.
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