Physics of the Cosmos
Exploring fundamental questions regarding the physical forces of the universe

Physics of the Cosmos Program Analysis Group Mission Studies

Large Mission Concepts Studies for the Decadal Survey 2020

Final Reports

Presentations to PhysPAG

  • Far-IR Surveyor Concept [PDF]
  • X-ray Surveyor: Science drivers and Strawman Mission Design [PDF]
  • HabEx: Notional Mission Properties and Science Applications [PDF]
  • The Advanced Technology Large-Aperture Space Telescope (ATLAST) [PDF]

Science Division Documents

Supporting Documents

  • TPF-C Levine Paper (see Science Goals, Sec. 2) [PDF]
  • The New Worlds Observer [PDF]
  • AURA Report: From Cosmic Birth to Living Earths [PDF]

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24 April 2024
Multidisciplinary Multimessenger Astrophysics Workshop in Baton Rouge, LA, 23 – 26 Sept 2024
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18 April 2024
Fermi Symposium Abstract Submission Open – Abstracts Due 1 May 2024
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NASA Astrophysics Technology Update Released
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First Announcement: Hybrid Joint NICER/IXPE Workshop, 20 July – 1 August 2024
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ROSES-24: Euclid General Investigator Final Text and Due Dates
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