Announcements

This forum is for announcements of data releases and other events of interest to Geosciences Node users. Most of these announcements also appear in the What's New section of the Geosciences Node web site, pds-geosciences.wustl.edu. This forum is read-only. If you would like to send us a question or comment, please use either the Data Users or Data Providers forum.

Mars Odyssey Release 97 includes new GRS data. The new Raw Data (EDR), Derived Neutron Data (DND), and Derived HEND Data (DHD) products cover the period 01 Jan 2026 through 31 Mar 2026. The new Averaged Neutron Data (AND) and Averaged HEND Data (AHD) products cover the period 26 Dec 2025 to 9 Mar 2026, which is Ls=195 to Ls=240 in Odyssey mapping year 13. The data are online at the PDS Geosciences Node at http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/odyssey/grs.html.

The Artemis II Lunar Science data archive is now available in PDS. The release includes crew handheld camera images (Nikon D5 and Z9), Orion vehicle camera images and video, mission audio with transcripts and crew annotations, and temperature and humidity data from the Orion storage lockers, collected during the Artemis II mission, April 1 - 11, 2026. The Mission Bundle, including the Artemis II Lunar Science Data User Guide, is hosted at the PDS Geosciences Node, and the crew camera, Orion camera, and mission audio bundles are hosted at the PDS Cartography and Imaging Sciences Node. Links to all Artemis II bundles are at https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/artemis…

Release 67 of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data is now online at the Geosciences Node. This release includes new data acquired between March 15 and June 14, 2026, for most data sets. Data can be accessed from the Geosciences Node LRO page. The Lunar Orbital Data Explorer allows searching and downloading of LRO data.

Release 78 from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission includes new SHARAD and gravity data. The data are online at https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro.

Mars 2020 Release 16 includes raw, calibrated, and derived data from sols 1740 through 1859, January 10, 2026 - May 13, 2026,, and revisions to previously released products, for the Mastcam-Z, MEDA, PIXL, RIMFAX, SHERLOC, SuperCam, and EDLCam instruments. Visit https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mars2020/index.htm for details.

Release 42 from the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity) mission includes new data for APXS, ChemCam, CheMin, DAN, and SAM from sols 4710 – 4843 (November 5, 2025 – March 22, 2026)*. The data are online at pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/msl.     *Note: Unreleased ChemCam derived (RDR) data from sols 4613- 4709 are included in release 42.

Mars Odyssey Release 96 includes new GRS data. The new Raw Data (EDR), Derived Neutron Data (DND), and Derived HEND Data (DHD) products cover the period 01 Oct 2025 through 31 Dec 2025. The new Averaged Neutron Data (AND) and Averaged HEND Data (AHD) products cover the period 05 Oct 2025 to 26 Dec 2025, which is Ls=150 to Ls=195 in Odyssey mapping year 13. The data are online at the PDS Geosciences Node at http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/odyssey/grs.html.

Release 66 of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data is now online at the Geosciences Node. This release includes new data acquired between December 15, 2025, and March 14, 2026, for most data sets. Data can be accessed from the Geosciences Node LRO page. The Lunar Orbital Data Explorer allows searching and downloading of LRO data.

Release 77 from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission includes new SHARAD and gravity data. The data are online at https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro.

Mars 2020 Release 15 includes raw, calibrated, and derived data from sols 1620 through 1739, September 9, 2025 - January 9, 2026, and revisions to previously released products, for the Mastcam-Z, MEDA, PIXL, RIMFAX, SHERLOC, SuperCam, and EDLCam instruments. Visit https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mars2020/index.htm for details.

Mars Odyssey Release 95 includes new GRS data. The new Raw Data (EDR), Derived Neutron Data (DND), and Derived HEND Data (DHD) products cover the period 01 Jul 2025 through 30 Sep 2025. The new Averaged Neutron Data (AND) and Averaged HEND Data (AHD) products cover the period 03 Jul 2025 to 05 Oct 2025, which is Ls=105 to Ls=150 in Odyssey mapping year 13. The data are online at the PDS Geosciences Node at http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/odyssey/grs.html.

Release 41 from the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity) mission includes new data for APXS, ChemCam, CheMin, DAN, and SAM from sols 4613 – 4709 (July 28, 2025 – November 5, 2025)*. The data are online at pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/msl. *Notes: The release of the ChemCam derived (RDR) data for this sol range are delayed. Unreleased CheMin derived (RDR) data from sols 4489 - 4612 are included in release 41.

Release 65 of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data is now online at the Geosciences Node. This release includes new data acquired between September 15 and December 14, 2025, for most data sets. Data can be accessed from the Geosciences Node LRO page. The Lunar Orbital Data Explorer allows searching and downloading of LRO data.

Release 76 from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission includes new SHARAD and gravity data. The data are online at https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro.

The Mars 2020 Sample Dossier release 5 includes the Initial Reports Volume 5. More collections will be added to the bundle at a future date. Visit https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mars2020/returned_sample_science.htm for more details.

The CLPS Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost (TO-19D) LISTER data are now online. Visit https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/clps/index.htm for details. Note: Other datasets from this mission are awaiting peer review and will be available online at a later date.

Mars Odyssey Release 94 includes new GRS data. The new Raw Data (EDR), Derived Neutron Data (DND), and Derived HEND Data (DHD) products cover the period 01 Apr 2025 through 30 Jun 2025. The new Averaged Neutron Data (AND) and Averaged HEND Data (AHD) products cover the period 23 Mar 2025 to 03 Jul 2025, which is Ls=60 to Ls=105 in Odyssey mapping year 13. The data are online at the PDS Geosciences Node at http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/odyssey/grs.html.

Release 64 of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data is now online at the Geosciences Node. This release includes new data acquired between June 15 and September 14, 2025, for most data sets. Data can be accessed from the Geosciences Node LRO page. The Lunar Orbital Data Explorer allows searching and downloading of LRO data.

Release 40 from the Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity) mission includes new data for APXS, ChemCam, CheMin, DAN, and SAM from sols 4613 – 4709 (March 22 – July 28, 2025). The data are online at pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/msl.

Mars 2020 Release 14 includes raw, calibrated, and derived data from sols 1500 through 1619, May 9, 2025 - September 8, 2025, and revisions to previously released products, for the Mastcam-Z, MEDA, PIXL, RIMFAX, SHERLOC, SuperCam, and EDLCam instruments. Note: The Rover PLACES Bundle for Release 14 is currently delayed. Visit https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mars2020/index.htm for details.

Release 75 from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission includes new gravity data. Release of SHARAD data is delayed. The data are online at https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/mro.

Mars Odyssey Release 93 includes new GRS data. The new Raw Data (EDR), Derived Neutron Data (DND), and Derived HEND Data (DHD) products cover the period 01 Jan 2025 through 31 Mar 2025. The new Averaged Neutron Data (AND) and Averaged HEND Data (AHD) products cover the period 14 Dec 2024 to 23 Mar 2025, which is Ls=15 to Ls=60 in Odyssey mapping year 13. The data are online at the PDS Geosciences Node at http://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/odyssey/grs.html.

Release 63 of Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter data is now online at the Geosciences Node. This release includes new data acquired between March 15 and June 14, 2025, for most data sets. Data can be accessed from the Geosciences Node LRO page. The Lunar Orbital Data Explorer allows searching and downloading of LRO data.

The CLPS Intuitive Machines IM-2 (TO PRIME-1) data are now online. Visit https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/missions/clps/index.htm for details. Note: The MSOLO data are awaiting peer review and will be available online at a later date.