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For details on scheduling of specific observations, see Approved Programs
Nominal start/end dates of Proposal Cycles
- Cycle-1 : July 1, 2004 - May 31, 2005.
- Cycle-2 : June 1, 2005 - May 31, 2006.
- Cycle-3 : June 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
- Cycle-4 : July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
- Cycle-5 : July 1, 2008 - end of cryo mission (Spring 2009)
Cycle-5 is Spitzer's final cryogenic observing cycle and the duration
is uncertain. The best estimate for the cryogen depletion date is
the end of March 2009, plus or minus one month.
The Spitzer project has proposed a "warm" mission (IRAC 3.6 and 4.5
micron channels only) that will last up to 5 years from the end of
cryogenic operations. We expect to present specific plans to a NASA
Senior Review in spring 2008. Phasing of Warm Mission Calls for
Proposals will likely be finalized after this review. This schedule
will be updated as new information becomes available.
Current Year Schedule
This schedule includes forecasted times for the Cycle and Fellowship
proposal calls, the Fellowship Symposia, and the Spitzer-sponsored science
conferences and workshops.
2007
| January 18-19 | 2007 Spitzer Fellowship Selection Committee |
| January 26 | Proposal deadline for Collaborative Spitzer-HST Large
Proposals |
| February 16 | Cycle-4 proposal deadline |
| March 26-27 | 3rd Annual Spitzer Fellowship Symposium |
| April 16-20 | Cycle-4 Review Meeting |
| June 4-5 | Science Opportunities for the Warm Spitzer Mission: Workshop, Pasadena |
| August 1 | 2008 Spitzer Fellowship Guidelines issued |
| August 15 | Cycle-5 Call for Proposals Issued |
| August 27-31 | Data Analysis Workshop #5 |
| November 1 | 2008 Spitzer Fellowship Proposal deadline |
| November 16 | Cycle-5 Proposal Deadline |
| December 2-5 | The Evolving Interstellar Medium in the Milky
Way and Nearby Galaxies, Pasadena |
2008
| January 17-18 | 2008 Spitzer Fellowship Selection Committee |
| February 11-15 | Cycle-5 Review Meeting |
| March | Announce Cycle-5 Results |
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