NASA open science data repository: open science for life in space

Area of Science:

• Space biology and health research.
• Biomedical risk management for space exploration.
• Open science principles in data management.

Background:

• Space biology and health data are crucial for deep space missions and off-world human presence.
• Effective biomedical risk management relies on open science principles for data accessibility and reusability.
• The NASA Open Science Data Repository was established in 2021 by integrating the Ames Life Sciences Data Archive with GeneLab.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the architecture and new data streams of the NASA Open Science Data Repository.
• To highlight features enhancing data submission, retrieval, and analysis.
• To promote global collaboration and engagement in space biology research.

Main Methods:

• Integration of Ames Life Sciences Data Archive and GeneLab into a unified repository.
• Development of a biological data management environment for improved data submission.
• Implementation of a new user interface, controlled data access, and an enhanced API.

Main Results:

• Enhanced access to diverse life sciences, biomedical-clinical, and mission telemetry data.
• Support for various data types, including 'omics, environmental telemetry, and radiation dosimetry.
• Comprehensive public visualization tools for data analysis and exploration.

Conclusions:

• The NASA Open Science Data Repository advances space biology research through open science principles.
• It fosters global collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity in spaceflight research.
• The repository is vital for understanding spaceflight's biological impacts and ensuring human thriving in future missions.