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<h2><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Dear Colleagues,
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<h2><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Help Shape the Next Generation of Space Astronomy at
<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/DZwsCq71mwfR0VrLMTZfK2sEflxo?domain=sites.google.com">Blue Horizons 2026</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></h2>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Australian space astronomy is entering an exciting new era. SWIFT, Waratah, Toliman and Raven are among a growing number of Australian missions moving
rapidly from concept to launch, with some expected to fly as early as February next year.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">These missions are supporting astronomy, planetary science, innovative telescope technologies and new approaches to observing the Universe from space.
</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">At Blue Horizons 2026, you will have the opportunity to meet the teams behind these projects, hear about the latest developments, and contribute to
discussions shaping the next generation of Australian space astronomy missions.</span></b><span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Australia's space astronomy conference,
</span><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/DZwsCq71mwfR0VrLMTZfK2sEflxo?domain=sites.google.com">Blue Horizons 2026</a></span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">,
is back this November, bringing together astronomers, engineers, mission designers, industry, and students to explore the future of
<b>Australian space astronomy</b>.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">As Australia looks toward its next generation of space missions, Blue Horizons provides a unique opportunity
to hear directly from teams developing ambitious new telescope concepts, connect with collaborators across the astronomy and space sectors, and help shape the nation's future capabilities in space.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Featured Mission Concepts</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">This year's program will highlight a range of exciting space mission concepts at different stages of development,
including UVESS</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">,
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424"> SkyHopper, SWIFT, Toliman, Raven, and Waratah, alongside other emerging Australian initiatives, and international collaborations.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">These missions represent the next generation of space-based astronomy and provide a unique opportunity to engage
directly with the scientists, engineers, and project leaders driving them from concept to reality. Attendees will gain firsthand insight into the scientific goals, technological challenges, and pathways to delivering Australia's future space astronomy capability.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Keynote Speakers</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">>
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Tim Parsons (HEO)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424"> space scientist and mission leader at HEO, with extensive
experience in space mission development and a leading role in HEO's contribution to Australia's ambitious Apophis asteroid flyby mission..</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Professor Erika Hamden (University of Arizona)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424"> a
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">leader in the field of space astrophysics and space telescope design and has
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">created programs to teach early career scientists how to develop their own space missions (<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/chZaCr81nyt6VWjwBTzh6Os4pnyk?domain=science.nasa.gov" target="_blank" title="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/va4sCq7By5s77Qq6ZCZfK2sEyb58?domain=science.nasa.gov">NASA's
PI Launchpad</a>).</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424"> </span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">>
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Dominic Shumilin (ASA)</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">, Assistant Director (India and Space Security) in the
International Partnerships team at the Australian Space Agency, brings valuable expertise in international space collaboration and strategic engagement.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Why Attend?</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Blue Horizons 2026 is designed to help mission teams, researchers and students:</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#242424">🚀</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Build new collaborations across astronomy, engineering and industry</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#242424">🚀</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Learn how mission concepts progress from science case to launch</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#242424">🚀</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Explore funding, technology and partnership opportunities</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#242424">🚀</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Connect with leaders shaping Australia's space future</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:#242424">🚀</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI Emoji",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Present new ideas and contribute to the national conversation on future missions</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Whether you are developing a mission concept, interested in space instrumentation, or simply curious about the
future of Australian space astronomy, Blue Horizons offers an opportunity to become part of the community building the next generation of discoveries.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Event Details</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">12-13 November 2026</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424"><br>
<b>Australian National University, Canberra</b></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Learn more, register, or submit an abstract via the
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#464FEB"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/DZwsCq71mwfR0VrLMTZfK2sEflxo?domain=sites.google.com" target="_blank" title="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/9HK-Cr8Dz5sDDqg3EFzh6Os4xtBF?domain=sites.google.com"><span style="color:#464FEB">Blue
Horizons website</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="line-height:15.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#242424">Join us as we explore bold ideas, forge new collaborations, and help define Australia's next chapter in space
astronomy.</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#242424">On behalf of LOC:</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Dr. Sarah E. Caddy </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Head of Space Domain Awareness Projects </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">Melbourne Space Laboratory | The University of Melbourne</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">T</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1F4E79">: +61 429 264 152 |
<b>E: </b><a href="mailto:sarah.caddy@unimelb.edu.au">sarah.caddy@unimelb.edu.au</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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