NMC News:
The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) is hosting Cosmic Frontiers 2025: Planets, May 3-4 at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Cosmic Frontiers will bring together top planetary scientists and astronomers for groundbreaking discussions.
Three scientific sessions will feature the topics:
- Our Solar System;
- Exoplanets; and
- Methodology to Study Planets.
In addition to the main scientific sessions at SALA, there will be a variety of free public events throughout the weekend to allow the community to get involved and explore the wonders of space.
“We’re excited to not only bring the main Cosmic Frontiers Event to Los Alamos, but also to invite the public to the other free, fun, and educational offerings hosted by Los Alamos community organizations and businesses,” NMC CEO John Engen said. “These activities have been created with all ages in mind and should offer everyone a chance to experience the wonders of the Universe.”
No prior registration is required to attend any events during Cosmic Frontiers weekend. For more details on the full schedule and complete list of speakers and activities, visit www.cosmicfrontiers.org.
Schedule of Free Public Events
Saturday, May 3
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Challenge Tomorrow Trailer – This interactive, state-of-the-art trailer from Los Alamos National Laboratory brings science and technology to life! SALA Parking Lot.
- Bradbury Science Museum is open; visit and see their newest displays! 1450 Central Ave. Planet-Themed Art Show: Local school children’s space-inspired artwork will be on display at the Mesa Public Library.
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Cosmic Frontiers Merchandise: T-shirts designed by BeeHaus Design will be available for sale in the SALA lobby. Take home a piece of the event!
- 6-8:30 p.m. – Planet-Themed Book Sale: Samizdat Bookstore will host a book sale featuring space- and science-themed titles in the SALA lobby.
- 8:15 p.m. – Film: The Hunt for Planet B, captures the human drama behind NASA’s high-stakes Webb Telescope. Admission to the film is free to the public, SALA Event Center.
- 8:30 p.m. – Stargazing Event hosted by the Pajarito Astronomers. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe the night sky through telescopes, guided by local astronomy experts. In the event of bad weather, there will be a planetarium show indoors. Location: Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
Sunday, May 4
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Cosmic Frontiers Merchandise: T-shirts designed by BeeHaus Design will be available for sale in the SALA lobby. Take home a piece of the event!
- 1-3 p.m. – Planet-Themed Book Sale: Samizdat Bookstore will host a book sale featuring space- and science-themed titles in the SALA lobby.
- 1-4 p.m. – Los Alamos History Museum will be open. Show your Cosmic Frontiers badge or program for free entry.
- 1-5 p.m. – Bradbury Science Museum is open; visit and see their newest displays! 1450 Central Ave.
- Planet-Themed Art Show: Local school children’s space-inspired artwork will be on display at the Mesa Public Library.
- 1:30 p.m. – Film: Good Night Oppy, the inspiring story of the Opportunity Rover’s mission on Mars. Admission to the film is free to the public, SALA Event Center.
- 2 p.m. – PEEC Planetarium Shows: Explore the wonders of space through immersive, educational planetarium presentations, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
About the New Mexico Consortium
The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) is a non-profit corporation formed by three New Mexico universities to facilitate research in the state of New Mexico, and specifically to increase research collaborations between universities, industry, and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). The NMC strives to increase research collaborations, support scientists, and encourage scientific start-up company development in New Mexico. Space research is just one area that the NMC is dedicated to promoting.
