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 2025
PRIMA and the Future of Far-Infrared Science, 19 – 21 May 2025 in Pasadena, CA
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AXIS Community Science Conference 14 – 16 May 2025 in Annapolis, MD
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HEAD 22: Call for Abstracts & Splinter Meetings
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XRISM International Conference 2025 in Kyoto on 20 – 24 October 2025
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Third COSI Data Challenge Released
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