ngVLA science meeting and press release

30 July 2026

Press Release

NRAO had a press release last week regarding the collaboration of the NSF, NRAO and the USNO to build a pathfinder for the ngVLA. The pathfinder will focus on the VLBI capabilities with deployment across existing NSF VLBA locations as well as some new ones. The pathfinder will be integrated into the final design of the ngVLA.

You can read the press release here.

ngVLA International Science Conference 2026

In support of ngVLA science, a conference is planned in November in Sendai, Japan. Please note that the deadline for oral abstracts is this Friday, 31 July. This is also the deadline for financial support.

As the ngVLA project advances toward its next phase of development, it is timely to consolidate and expand the international science community, refine key science drivers, and explore synergies with other major observatories and space missions. From November 10 to 13, 2026, this conference will bring together experts from a broad range of fields to share compelling science cases, identify new opportunities, and foster collaborations that will further strengthen the momentum of this next-generation facility. Contributions from all science areas are welcome.

Please see the conference website for more information.