About Astromat
The Astromaterials Data System (Astromat) is the primary NASA-sponsored archive for laboratory analyses of returned samples from planetary missions as well as meteorites. Astromat provides services for the curation, publication, long-term preservation, and access of mission and research data in alignment with the FAIR Principles.
Mission
Astromat aims to advance knowledge derived from astromaterials samples by enabling and optimizing the discovery and reuse of laboratory analytical data acquired on astromaterials samples to maximize their utility and impact.
- Preserve and facilitate the re-use of astromaterials sample data for the benefit of science, education, and society.
- Facilitate integration of astromaterials sample data across the global science community.
- Enable data attribution and support transparency and verification of research results.
- Advance a culture of open data sharing in the planetary sciences.
Data Services
Astromat’s services include:
- Compilation and restoration of 40+ years of published data from the scientific literature into the Astromaterials Data Synthesis.
- Data rescue of unpublished data from investigators and labs and inclusion in the Astromaterials Data Synthesis and Archive.
- Repository service for investigators to publish and archive data in compliance with policies of funding agencies and publishers.
- Online software tools for searching, mining, retrieving, and visualizing the content of the Astromat Data Synthesis.
- Community outreach, engagement, and training.
