And Over to You: Five Conversations on Sample Return Missions

And Over to You is a five-part webinar series exploring the scientific, technical, and strategic significance of sample return missions at a pivotal moment for international space cooperation. Marking over fifty years of collaboration between key spacefaring nations, the series brings together paired speakers from across agencies, academia, and industry to reflect on past achievements while looking ahead to the next generation of missions — from the Moon and asteroids to Mars and beyond.

Each session will feature two speakers in conversation with surprise guest appearances offering additional perspectives. The discussions will focus on mission design, scientific return, planetary defence, curation and analysis, as well as the broader implications for space exploration and international partnership.

PART ONE: The tiniest grains and the biggest story!
Thursday 26 February: 6.30 PM

PART TWO: Seeing what Ryugu is made of!
Thursday 5 March: 6.30 PM

PART THREE: Working together beyond Earth!
Tuesday 10 March: 6.30 PM

PART FOUR: What we know now and where we are going next!
Tuesday 17 March: 7.30 PM

PART FIVE: Next stop Phobos!
Wednesday 25 March 6.30 PM