Meteorites and the Early Solar System III, May 11-16, 2026, University of Copenhagen
Editors: Dante Lauretta, Martin Bizzarro, Anders Johansen, Sara Russell
We are now inviting expressions of interest to author or co-author chapters in this upcoming volume in the University of Arizona Space Science Series.
Since the publication of Meteorites and the Early Solar System II in 2006, the field has been transformed by an unprecedented integration of sample return missions, astronomical observations, laboratory cosmochemistry, and theoretical modeling.
Meteorites and the Early Solar System III will serve as the definitive synthesis of this new era—spanning spacecraft analysis, isotopic records, planetary formation, and the astrophysical context of the solar system.
Volume Scope and Vision
Meteorites and the Early Solar System III will synthesize cutting-edge research and serve as both an authoritative reference and a graduate-level textbook. The volume will include 24 chapters, with peer-reviewed contributions from leading scientists across multiple disciplines.
Key Milestones
The University of Arizona Press has established the following production timeline:
October 2025 – Chapter indications of interest solicited
May 2026 – Workshop in Copenhagen & first chapter drafts due
September 2026 – Final draft chapters dueMarch 2027 – Peer review completed; final chapters delivered to the Press
November 2027 – Volume printed and distributed
The May 2026 workshop will be a key opportunity for authors to align chapter content, resolve overlaps, and foster interdisciplinary integration. The participation of all authors is strongly encouraged, and others are also very welcome to attend.
Chapter Guidelines
Length: Each chapter should be approximately 30 pages total, including figures, tables, and references.
Color Figures: May be included within individual chapters, subject to production considerations.
Formatting & Submission: Detailed author guidelines will be provided following authorship confirmation.
Key Chapter Topics Include
Sample Return Missions: Stardust (Wild-2), Hayabusa (Itokawa), Hayabusa2 (Ryugu), OSIRIS-REx (Bennu), Genesis (solar wind)
Orbital and Remote-Sensing Missions: Rosetta (67P), Dawn (Ceres & Vesta)
Astronomical Facilities: ALMA (disk chemistry and evolution), JWST (water and organics in planet-forming regions)
Major Cosmochemical Themes: Presolar grains, planetary accretion, asteroidal chronology, organic molecular complexity, micrometeorites, paleomagnetism, and more
Recent advances in meteoritics