Future Innovations in Gamma rays Science Analysis Group

Since the launch of the Vela satellites in the 1960s, gamma-ray astronomy has benefitted from a continuous set of missions capable of studying a broad range of astrophysical objects including persistent and transient phenomena. These missions have made a number of remarkable discoveries that have revolutionized astrophysics. However, many of the current major missions are reaching the end of their extended operational phases and, at this time, only few comparable future missions have found support. The combined wealth of recent discoveries and the need to identify next-generation missions places the gamma-ray astronomy community in an ideal position to reassess its future priorities. The Future Innovations in Gamma rays Science Analysis Group (FIG SAG) will focus on identifying future science drivers, necessary capabilities, and priorities for the future of gamma-ray astronomy. Membership to the group is open to all and we plan to hold monthly discussions in 2024. More info at https://pcos.gsfc.nasa.gov/sags/figsag.php.