Small Bodies Assessment Group (SBAG)
The Small Bodies Assessment Group was established by NASA in March 2008 to identify scientific priorities and opportunties for the exploration of asteroids, comets, interplanetary dust, small satellites, and Trans-Neptunian Objects. SBAG also provides scientific input on the utility of asteroids and comets in support of human space activities. The group consists of several focus groups of open membership and an eight person steering committee. Input from the scientific community is actively sought. SBAG provides findings to NASA Headquarters, but does not make recommendations.
SBAG Charter
The SBAG is NASA's community-based forum designed to provide science input for planning and prioritizing the exploration of small bodies throughout the Solar System for the next several decades. It also provides input on how small bodies can be utilized in support of human space activities. The SBAG is chartered by NASA's Planetary Science Division and reports its findings at meetings of the Planetary Science Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council's Science Committee. It is open to all interested scientists. The SBAG regularly evaluates the goals, objectives, investigations, and required measurements for the exploration of small bodies on the basis of the widest possible community outreach. If you are interested in becoming a member of SBAG, please fill out the Indication of Interest Form.
Inaugural SBAG Meeting
INAUGURAL SBAG MEETING IN HOUSTON POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE IKE
The inaugural meeting of the NASA Small Bodies Assessment Group, originally planned for September 23-24 at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, has been postponed. Because of extensive damage in the Houston area as a consequence of Hurricane Ike, the meeting will be rescheduled.
Please continue to check this website for a future announcement regarding the rescheduled inaugural meeting.
