Register for the 2nd Lunar Symposium at the AfAS 2026 Conference in Botswana

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The African Lunar Symposium provides a platform for researchers, scientists, and professionals to share the latest developments in lunar science and exploration. This symposium aims to strengthen African participation in global lunar research initiatives and promote international collaboration. Topics include lunar geology, resource utilisation, mission planning, technology development, and the role of African nations in future lunar exploration endeavours.

The African Astronomical Society has announced the 2nd African Lunar Symposium, which will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as part of next year’s African Astronomical Society Annual Conference (AfAS-2026). This symposium is organised in collaboration with NASA’s Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI), and will feature a series of engaging presentations on lunar science, planetary exploration, and the future of human space exploration of the Moon and beyond.

Event Programme

The programme for this symposium is under development, and the requests for abstracts are ongoing. Speakers with an interest in presenting on lunar science and related planetary science topics, as well as the human exploration of the Moon and beyond, are encouraged to submit their abstract here.
Abstract Submission deadline: 19 January, 2026

Additional Information

  • You must be registered for the AfAS conference to attend the symposium. Registrations for the 20206 AfAS Conference can be found here. The registration for the conference runs until 15 March 2026.
  • For more enquiries and information on the symposium, please contact:

About SSERVI

Founded in 2008 as the NASA Lunar Science Institute (NLSI), SSERVI has been a collaborative effort between NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD). SSERVI bridges the gap between exploration and science by fostering research that directly supports human lunar exploration and vice versa.  The Institute actively seeks partnerships with international agencies and institutions, such as AfAS, to expand opportunities for mission development and provide researchers with broader avenues for research.

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