2026 AAS Hyperwall Schedule

Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe: A Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 AAS Hyperwall Schedule

The American Astronomical Society (AAS) Meeting is one of the most prestigious gatherings of astronomers and space scientists in the world. This year, NASA is taking center stage with its Hyperwall Storytelling, showcasing the latest discoveries and advancements in space exploration. In this article, we'll delve into the 2026 AAS Hyperwall Schedule, highlighting the key presentations, speakers, and topics that will shape the future of astronomy.

Sunday, January 4: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Universe

The Hyperwall Schedule kicks off on Sunday, January 4, with a series of presentations that will leave you in awe. Here are some of the highlights:

• 6:45 - 7:00 PM: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope - Dominic Benford will take the stage to discuss the latest developments in the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a powerful tool for studying the universe in unprecedented detail.
• 7:00 - 7:15 PM: Storytelling with NASA: Eyes on Exoplanets - Anjali Tripathi will share captivating stories of exoplanet discoveries, highlighting the latest findings and insights from NASA's exoplanet research.
• 7:15 - 7:30 PM: Roman Space Telescope Update - Julie McEnery will provide an update on the Roman Space Telescope, discussing its capabilities, challenges, and future prospects.
• 7:30 - 7:45 PM: The Search for Life in the Universe with Habitable Worlds Observatory - Giada Arney will explore the search for life beyond Earth, highlighting the Habitable Worlds Observatory's role in this quest.
• 7:45 - 8:00 PM: The James Webb Space Telescope Engineering History - Lee Feinberg will take us on a journey through the engineering history of the James Webb Space Telescope, showcasing its design, development, and deployment.

Monday, January 5: Exploring the Cosmos

Monday's presentations will take us on a journey through the cosmos, exploring galaxies, stars, and the search for life. Here are some of the highlights:

• 9:00 - 9:15 AM: Galaxies Across Cosmic Time with JWST and Roman - Aaron Yung will discuss the latest findings on galaxy evolution, using data from the James Webb Space Telescope and the Roman Space Telescope.
• 9:15 - 9:30 AM: The Hubble Space Telescope: Next Era of Discovery - Jennifer Wiseman will share insights on the next era of discovery with the Hubble Space Telescope, highlighting its capabilities and future prospects.
• 9:30 - 9:45 AM: Cosmic Pathfinders - Ron Gamble will explore the concept of cosmic pathfinders, discussing the role of NASA's missions in advancing our understanding of the universe.
• 9:45- 10:00 AM: Preliminary Findings from the NASA Technosignatures Database - Nick Siegler will present preliminary findings from the NASA Technosignatures Database, highlighting the search for signs of technology in the universe.
• 5:30 - 5:45 PM: Habitable Worlds Observatory: From Gas to Galaxies to Life in the Universe - Kevin France will discuss the Habitable Worlds Observatory's role in understanding the origins of life in the universe.
• 5:45 - 6:00 PM: Space Servicing: From Hubble to Habitable Worlds - John Grunsfeld will explore the concept of space servicing, highlighting the importance of maintaining and upgrading spacecraft.
• 6:00 - 6:15 PM: Supernova Cosmology with Roman - Rebekah Hounsell will discuss the use of the Roman Space Telescope in studying supernovae, a key area of research in cosmology.
• 6:15- 6:30 PM: What Even is Bayesian Analysis, and Why Do I Care? - Natasha Latouf will provide an introduction to Bayesian analysis, a powerful tool for understanding complex systems.

Tuesday, January 6: Unveiling the Faintest Galaxies

Tuesday's presentations will take us on a journey to the edge of the observable universe, exploring the faintest galaxies and the latest discoveries in this field. Here are some of the highlights:

• 9:00 - 9:15 AM: Revealing the Faintest Galaxies in the Nearby Universe with Roman - Aaron Yung will discuss the latest findings on the faintest galaxies in the nearby universe, using data from the Roman Space Telescope.
• 9:15 - 9:30 AM: Open Science Training for Researchers - Jennifer Wiseman will share insights on open science training for researchers, highlighting the importance of collaboration and data sharing.
• 9:30 - 9:45 AM: Universe in 24 hours - Ron Gamble will explore the concept of the universe in 24 hours, discussing the latest findings and insights from NASA's missions.
• 9:45- 10:00 AM: Beyond ADS: SciX as the Next-Generation Platform for Earth and Space Science Research - Nick Siegler will present the SciX platform, a next-generation platform for Earth and space science research.
• 5:30 - 5:45 PM: From Ground Tests to Science with the Wide Field Instrument - Kevin France will discuss the development and deployment of the Wide Field Instrument, a key component of the Habitable Worlds Observatory.
• 5:45 - 6:00 PM: Habitable Worlds Observatory and the Search for Life - John Grunsfeld will explore the Habitable Worlds Observatory's role in the search for life beyond Earth.
• 6:00 - 6:15 PM: Laser Interferometry Space Antenna: Measuring Low Frequency Gravitational Waves from the Universe - Rebekah Hounsell will discuss the use of the Laser Interferometry Space Antenna in measuring low-frequency gravitational waves from the universe.
• 6:15- 6:30 PM: Our Cosmic Roots, Kinship, and Destiny with the Habitable Worlds Observatory - Natasha Latouf will explore the concept of our cosmic roots, kinship, and destiny, highlighting the Habitable Worlds Observatory's role in understanding our place in the universe.

Wednesday, January 7: Exploring the Universe with Roman

Wednesday's presentations will take us on a journey through the universe with the Roman Space Telescope, exploring its capabilities, challenges, and future prospects. Here are some of the highlights:

• 9:00 - 9:15 AM: What Can Roman Do for You? Explore Its Four Community-Defined Surveys - Karoline Gilbert will discuss the Roman Space Telescope's four community-defined surveys, highlighting its capabilities and future prospects.
• 9:15 - 9:30 AM: Galaxies - Benne Holwerda will explore the study of galaxies, highlighting the latest findings and insights from NASA's missions.
• 9:30 - 9:45 AM: The NASA Exoplanet Science Institute: Making Exoplanet Science Easier - Catherine Clark will share insights on the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute, highlighting its role in making exoplanet science easier.
• 5:30 - 5:45 PM: Science from the Roman Space Telescope Galactic Bulge Time-Domain Survey - Robby Wilson will discuss the Roman Space Telescope's Galactic Bulge Time-Domain Survey, highlighting its findings and insights.
• 5:45 - 6:00 PM: The Pandora SmallSat: Exploring Exoplanet Atmospheres - Thomas Barclay will explore the Pandora SmallSat, a mission designed to explore exoplanet atmospheres.
• 6:00 - 6:15 PM: How Did the Universe Become Habitable? Get Involved with NASA's Cosmic Origins Group - Sabrina Stierwalt will discuss the Cosmic Origins Group's research on the origins of the universe, highlighting the importance of collaboration and data sharing.

Thursday, January 8: Science with Petabyte-Scale Data

Thursday's presentations will take us on a journey through the challenges and opportunities of working with petabyte-scale data, highlighting the latest findings and insights from NASA's missions. Here are some of the highlights:

• 9:00 - 9:15 AM: Science with Petabyte-Scale Data: Cloud Platforms - Thomas Dutkiewicz will discuss the use of cloud platforms in working with petabyte-scale data, highlighting the benefits and challenges.
• 9:15 - 9:30 AM: The Future of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite - Nicole Schanche will explore the future of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, highlighting its capabilities and future prospects.
• 9:30 - 9:45 AM: Is There an Atmosphere on the Habitable-Zone Planet TRAPPIST-1 e? - Nestor Espinoza will discuss the search for an atmosphere on the Habitable-Zone Planet TRAPPIST-1 e, highlighting the latest findings and insights.

As we conclude our comprehensive guide to the 2026 AAS Hyperwall Schedule, we hope you've gained a deeper understanding of the latest discoveries and advancements in space exploration. The Hyperwall Schedule is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation, highlighting the importance of working together to advance our understanding of the universe. As we look to the future, we're excited to see what new discoveries and insights will emerge from the Hyperwall Schedule and beyond.

Source: https://science.nasa.gov/uncategorized/2025-aas-hyperwall-schedule/