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VIII Planetary Science & Solar System Exploration Congress (CPESS-8)

The VIII Planetary Science & Solar System Exploration Congress (CPESS-8) took 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.

Congress was a great success with >170 participants and >120 scientific contributions.

During the congress we discussed 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.

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 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 included 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

Oral presentation duration is 10 minutes (8min + 2 min questions). We are aware this is very limited, but have taken this decision to maximize the number of presentations and topics in the programme.
 
Format of the posters is A0 vertical (119 cm x 84 cm). Posters will be displayed in the main hall, where the coffee breaks will take place, throughout the whole duration of the conference. Check list of Poster identifiers PXXX in accepted contributions (last column). 

Venue

The congress took 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.

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Key Dates

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

 

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