The PDS Geosciences Node presented two talks and two posters at the 2026 Planetary Science Community Workshop in Louisville, KY from Tuesday, April 14th through Thursday, April 16th.

Presentation Slides for Talks:

CLPS FAIR Archiving

Abstract Title & Authors	Abstract
The Importance of Quality Metadata in PDS4 Product Labels Authors: T. C. Stein Abstract Summary: High-quality, well-structured PDS4 data promote the consistency, interoperability, and resusability of planetary data, which enhances data discovery, automated pipelines, and long-term scientific value.	Abstract (PDF)
Enabling Scalable FAIR Data Archiving for High-Cadence Commercial Planetary Missions Authors: M. Hughes, J. G. Ward, and T. C. Stein Abstract Summary: Standardized resouces, proactive engagement, and defined milestones enable high-cadence commercial planetary missions to archive data according to FAIR data principles.	Abstract (PDF)
2026 Update on the NASA Planetary Data System Geosciences Node  Authors: A. L. Knight, J. G. Ward, T. C. Stein, and P. K. Byrne Abstract Summary: The PDS Geosciences Node helps the planetary science community archive, find, and use data from missions to the terrestrial planets and their moons.	Abstract (PDF)
The Orbital Data Explorer at the PDS Geosciences Node: Capabilities and Recent Enhancements Authors: J. Wang and D. M. Scholes Abstract Summary: The PDS Geosciences Node's Orbital Data Explorer is a query, search, display, and download tool for archived PDS data obtained from Mercury, Venus, the Moon, and Mars.	Abstract (PDF)