The second Fast Track Channel (FTC) call for Period 117 will be released on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. This FTC 117B call will cover the last two months of Period 117 (1 March 2027 - 30 April 2027). The proposal submission deadline is scheduled for Wednesday, 16 December 2026. More information on the available time per telescope, as well as the requirements and restrictions for submitting a proposal via this channel, will be provided via the Fast Track Channel webpage once the call is released.
Next Fast Track Channel Call (FTC 117B) Release Date and Upcoming FTC Calls during Period 118
Published: 12 Nov 2026
For the upcoming Period 118 we expect to have three FTC calls, each covering 4 months of the P118 observing period (1 May 2027 – 30 April 2028). The call for proposals for the first of these (FTC 118A), covering 1 May 2027 – 31 August 2027, will be announced in February 2027.