Revised SMD Scientific Information Policy

Keith’s Note: According to NASA SMD: The NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) announces a revised Scientific Information Policy SMD Policy Document (SPD-41a). The policy defines SMD’s commitment to sharing scientific information produced from NASA’s missions and research through Open Science practices. For new missions and grants starting with ROSES-2023, SPD-41a requires that:

• Peer-reviewed publications are made openly available with no embargo period.
• Research data and software are shared at the time of publication or the end of the funding award.
• Mission data are released as soon as possible and unrestricted mission software is developed openly.
• Science workshops and meetings are held openly to enable broad participation.

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