13th Symposium of
Solar System Materials
November 24–27, 2026
JAXA Sagamihara Campus, JAPAN
Overview
Hayabusa 2026 will be held on 24–27 November 2026 on-site at the JAXA Sagamihara Campus and online. Let’s enjoy discussing the exciting results and ongoing research in Solar System science. We look forward to seeing you at the symposium!
- Date
- November 24–27, 2026
- Format
- Hybrid (in-person & online)
- Venue
- Conference Hall (Room 1236), 2nd Floor, Research/Administration Building (Bldg. A), ISAS, JAXA Sagamihara Campus
- Events
- Banquet, Lab Tour
The Symposium on Polar Science will be held separately on December 1–4, 2026 (NIPR, Tachikawa).
More details here.
Scope
The Hayabusa Symposium 2026 brings together researchers studying extraterrestrial samples, focusing on Hayabusa, Hayabusa2, OSIRIS-REx, upcoming MMX, and the other future missions like NGSR. With Ryugu and Bennu samples now distributed to the scientific community worldwide, this symposium will explore cutting-edge research and foster collaboration.
In addition, related studies with the results from remote-sensing and surface measurements by space missions, ground observations of primitive bodies and exoplanets, and numerical studies should be comparatively discussed. The other regular topics on any extraterrestrial materials and primitive bodies in the Solar System by theoretical, observational, and experimental studies, new methodology of analysis, and future space missions are highly welcomed!
Invited Speakers
To be announced
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Hiroshi Naraoka
Kyushu University
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Tetsuya Yokoyama
Institute of Science Tokyo
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Jamie Molaro
Planetary Science Institute
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Keanna Jardine
Arizona State University
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Masahiko Sato
Tokyo University of Science
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Noriyuki Kawasaki
Hokkaido University
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Toru Matsumoto
Kyoto University
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Yuri Shimaki
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Topics
We welcome contributions in the following scientific areas:
- New results of returned Sample Analysis: Itokawa, Ryugu, Bennu, ...
- Comparative studies of meteorites, IDPs: asteroid-meteorite connections
- Solar System Evolution: Theoretical, experimental, observational studies of primitive bodies
- Methodology & analytical technique: New methods for sample analysis and observations
- Space Missions: Hayabusa, Hayabusa2, OSIRIS-REx, MMX, NGSR and others
- Curation Techniques: Contamination control, sample handling, storage methods, powdering methods
- Processes in samples: Aqueous alteration, space weathering, experimental simulations
- Community Infrastructure: Data sharing, publication practices, outreach activities
- Project: Ryugu reference project
Register
Important Dates
- Registration Opens
- July 25, 2026
- Abstract Submission Deadline
- September 30, 2026
- Registration Deadline
- November 13, 2026
- Program release
- October 13, 2026
- Abstracts release (for attendees only)
- November 4, 2026
Schedule
To be anounced
Gallery
Photos from past Hayabusa Symposia and related activities Photo Gallery.
Access
3-1-1 Yoshinodai, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-5210, Japan
Map and Directions
Recommended nearby accommodations (external links)
Organizers
Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC)
To be announced
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
Astromaterials Science Research Group (ISAS/JAXA)
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact:
Email: hy-symposium@jaxa.jp