SGAC - NEO Project Group

06/08/2026

FIND AN ASTEROID 2026 🌌🔭
Have you ever wanted to discover a real asteroid? Now is your chance!

The Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) and the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC) proudly present Find an Asteroid 2026—a global citizen science campaign inviting you to help discover and track near-Earth objects.

Whether you're an aspiring space enthusiast or a seasoned citizen scientist, join us in contributing to real astronomical discoveries and planetary defense efforts.

How to Join:
Scan the QR code on the poster or use the link below to sign up.

Analyze real astronomical data and spot moving objects in the night sky.

Be part of a global community working together to map our solar system.

🔗 Register now: https://spacegeneration.org/projects/near-earth-object/call-for-sgc-iasc-asteroid-search-campaign-2026-find-an-asteroid-2026

06/08/2026

🌠 Join the NEO-PG Team! New Vacancies Open! 🚀

The Near Earth Objects Project Group (NEO-PG) under the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) is looking for enthusiastic space enthusiasts to join our growing global team!

Whether your strengths lie in writing, design, communication, event planning, or partnerships, we have a role for you:

1. Newsletter & Blog Team: Newsletter Coordinators, Blogs Writer

2. Communication Team: Graphic Coordinator, Communication Lead, Membership Lead, Website Lead

3. Event & Partnerships Team: Events Lead, Research Coordinator, Partnership Lead

💡 Take this chance to collaborate with international space peers and build your professional network.

📱 Scan the QR code on the graphic or check the link https://spacegeneration.org/projects/near-earth-object/vacancies to apply now!

30/06/2026

Today is ! 🌍🛡️ A global day to talk about protecting our planet from incoming space rocks. But building Earth’s cosmic shield isn't just about telescopes—it’s a massive engineering challenge.

Before we can confidently deflect an asteroid, we have to know exactly how it will behave under extreme impact. Is it a dense metallic mass, or a fragile "rubble pile" that will shatter if hit?

Missions like OSIRIS-REx bring us the physical rubble to study, while the DART mission proved we can actively alter an asteroid's trajectory using kinetic force and energy absorption principles. It’s orbital mechanics meeting high-velocity impact physics.

Solving these high-stakes, planetary-scale problems takes more than just raw data. It requires sharp engineering intuition and making sure diverse, brilliant minds are leading the charge at the whiteboard. The future of space defense relies on breaking down barriers just as much as breaking down orbital trajectories. 🚀✨

Join us to know more about these space Rocks🚀✨

11/11/2025

Building the Hazard Risk Assessment for Asteroid Missions

Our next era of space exploration will see us not just visiting asteroids, but interacting with them for science, for resources, and for planetary defense. However, these interactions carry a critical, often overlooked risk: the potential to inadvertently alter an asteroid's orbit and spin rate, and generate debris, creating a new hazard for satellites and Earth.

This project is based on the winning proposal for the 2025 Schweickart Prize. Our mission is to address a critical and growing risk in the new space age: the potential for space missions to inadvertently alter the orbits or spin of near-Earth asteroids, creating a new impact hazard for Earth. We will draft a comprehensive risk assessment template for space missions that interact with near-Earth asteroids (like AstroForge's Vestri or ESA's Ramses mission). This template will be designed for an international oversight body, ensuring that all actors understand and mitigate the risks of altering asteroid orbits before their missions launch.

If you're passionate about safeguarding our planet's future and ensuring the responsible development of space, we want you on the team.

Let's build the guardrails for the next giant leap.
Project Lead: Jordan Stone

Deadline Dec 15th

Apply here : https://forms.gle/DctrBeVhu7TwjkjJA

Results will be announced in early January

08/11/2025

Did you know asteroids sometimes come in pairs? 🌙☄️ Binary and triple asteroid systems are some of the most fascinating objects zipping through our cosmic neighborhood! Join our speaker Prudence Ayivi for a deep dive into these incredible celestial pairs.

We'll explore:
👉 What makes them unique and how they form.
👉 Why they're crucial for planetary defense (remember the ?).
👉 How they unlock secrets about our solar system's history and future resources.

Ready to have your mind blown? See you there! 🚀

Date : 22 Nov 2025
Time: 5pm CET
Sign up Here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/neo-pg-asteroid-systems-understanding-the-dynamics-of-asteroids-with-sats-registration-1955186267759?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/01/2025

✴️The Schweickart Prize✨

The Schweickart Prize honors the exceptional career and public service of Rusty Schweickart, a renowned Apollo 9 astronaut and co-founder of the B612 Foundation. This prestigious award provides a unique platform for students to contribute to the critical field of planetary defense.

☄️Informational Webinar🪐

To learn more about the Schweickart Prize and explore this exciting opportunity, interested students are encouraged to attend an informative webinar scheduled for January 22-23 at 9 AM PT.
This webinar will provide valuable insights into the prize, answer questions, and guide students through the application process.

Sign Up Today 💻

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf34WTeH1JceJ2UwWeT0QBbDMcZwnypD1G0PVFbgI2WC6u_7A/viewform?fbclid=PAY2xjawHuaepleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpigSoPfJcF9HprTkXLw5bGtJKAHay6RTCsXcSekfEfuTSi6PetyipieezQ_aem_vraEMF2Bfq0o9M49QLnVIA

Don't miss this chance to make a difference!

20/11/2024

Welcome to our team, Aakaash A ✨
We’re thrilled to have you join us as our new blog coordinator.

Scroll down to learn more about Aakaash and his valuable contributions to our PG.

For more information, please visit our website(link in bio)

16/11/2024

We’re thrilled to have you join us as our new Membership Coordinator.

Scroll down to learn more about Chilla and her valuable contributions to our PG.

For more information, please visit our website(link in bio)

15/11/2024

13/11/2024

Our team, led by Fotios Kotzakioulafis, made waves at IAC 2024 with their presentation on international cooperation for planetary defense. Alongside Alyse, they showcased our commitment to innovative research. Visit our website to learn more and join our mission. 🚀