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SCI.02 / directorate
Astronomy & Cosmology

SCI.02 / PUBLIC SERVICE NETWORK

Astronomy & Cosmology

Astronomy & Cosmology brings together observatory networks, solar physics and deep-space telescopes.

SCI.02directorateUnion-wide competence

Astronomy & Cosmology / public remit

Astronomy & Cosmology brings together observatory networks, solar physics and deep-space telescopes.

Receiving role
Astronomy & Cosmology programme coordinator
Public counterpart
Science & Discovery Commission

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Office output: Astronomy & Cosmology integrated programme finding

Astronomy & Cosmology / division of work

SCI.02.01

Observatory networks

Arrange shared observatory capability with transparent allocation and maintained data custody.

Accountable output
Observatory network compact
SCI.02.02

Solar physics

Support solar research with attributable observations and independent public interpretation.

Accountable output
Solar physics research record
SCI.02.03

Deep-space telescopes

Coordinate distant telescope use with accepted communications, maintenance and successor duties.

Accountable output
Deep-space telescope programme

Reporting and specialist powers

Competent parent
Science & Discovery Commission
Local public authority
Science & Discovery Commission
Receiving evidence
Observatory network compact; Solar physics research record; Deep-space telescope programme
Assessment question
One network member reserves an instrument while claiming common funding access

Specialist offices

Public records and accountability

SCI.02/REG
Records and reasoned determinations

Astronomy & Cosmology integrated programme finding

SCI.02/CONTACT
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Accessible assistance, evidence alternatives, institutional handoffs and review.