Frequently Asked Questions
About the consortium
What is the LISA timeline?
The LISA mission has been adopted by ESA in January 2024. The launch is planned for 2035.
How is the LISA Consortium organised?
Following on the LISA adoption, the LISA consortium has been restructured.
Information is given in the slides presented during the LISA Community zoom call
Contributing to LISA
How do I learn more about or get involved in a certain aspect of LISA science?
A good starting point is the LISA redbook and the proposal for the LISA mission submitted to ESA, here you can find an overview of the science, of the plans for data analysis and of the instrument. The Working Groups of the LISA Science Group produce whitepapers that summarize various aspects of LISA science. They are part of a Topical Collection on LISA Science published in Living Reviews in Relativity and they are updated regularly, every 2-3 years. The first version is being released now: Astrophysics, Cosmology, Fundamental Physics, with Waveforms and LISA Data Challenge coming soon.
Accessing services and account management
How do I join LISA communication channels?
The LISA userguide is public, while all other channels are accessible only to Consortium members. A useful collection of resources and communication tools for Consortium members can be found on the LISA Wiki Helpful Information page (username and password to access the wiki are issued to members upon acceptance, email the Membership Management Team, mmt@lisamission.org, if you have lost or forgotten your credentials). The Consortium also has a Slack instance, please email the Membership Management Team (mmt@lisamission.org) if you wish to be issued an invitation.