Community Science (Ad ASTRA) Workshop

The Community Science (Ad ASTRA) Workshop is organized by the NASA Astrophysics Division and the three Astrophysics Program Offices (Physics of the Cosmos, Cosmic Origins, and Exoplanet Exploration), in conjunction with the ASTRA initiative, to engage the community in defining future large, strategic astrophysics missions. Structured over three thematic days—Science, Capabilities, and Missions—the workshop provides a comprehensive framework to connect scientific priorities with technological readiness and mission implementation. Across all three days, plenaries, panels, breakout sessions, and poster contributions are designed to maximize community input. The outcomes of the workshop will help NASA prioritize mission concepts and shape a balanced, forward-looking astrophysics portfolio.