Observatory networks
Arrange shared observatory capability with transparent allocation and maintained data custody.
- Accountable output
- Observatory network compact
SCIcommissionUnion-wide competence
The public purpose
Astronomy & Cosmology brings together observatory networks, solar physics and deep-space telescopes.
Operational teams
SCI.02.01
Observatory networks
SCI.02.02Arrange shared observatory capability with transparent allocation and maintained data custody.
Solar physics
SCI.02.03Support solar research with attributable observations and independent public interpretation.
Deep-space telescopes
Coordinate distant telescope use with accepted communications, maintenance and successor duties.
Programme responsibilities
Requests and referrals
SVC-033
Apply for an open science grant
SVC-037A transparent funding decision with reproducibility and access obligations.
Reserve an observatory instrument
SVC-038A shared-facility allocation and calibration record.
Register a deep-space survey mission
A mission-service compact with honest operational limits.
Astronomy & Cosmology / division of work
Solar physics
Support solar research with attributable observations and independent public interpretation.
- Accountable output
- Solar physics research record
Deep-space telescopes
Coordinate distant telescope use with accepted communications, maintenance and successor duties.
- Accountable output
- Deep-space telescope programme
Authority for astronomy & cosmology integrated programme finding
Choose your route
Office output: Astronomy & Cosmology integrated programme finding
Research and civic organisations
SVC-033 / Specialist intake
Apply for an open science grant
Decision owner: Science & Discovery Commission
SVC-037 / Specialist intake
Reserve an observatory instrument
Decision owner: Science & Discovery Commission
SVC-038 / Specialist intake
Register a deep-space survey mission
Decision owner: Science & Discovery Commission
SVC-034 / Competent referral
Access an ocean-world research site
Decision owner: Planetary Protection Authority
SVC-035 / Competent referral
Return a extraterrestrial sample
Decision owner: Planetary Protection Authority
People and households
SVC-045 / Competent referral
Request public records
Decision owner: Archives, Libraries & Memory Commission
SVC-041 / Competent referral
Obtain legal aid remotely
Decision owner: Justice & Legal Cooperation Commission
Companies and cooperatives
SVC-038 / Specialist intake
Register a deep-space survey mission
Decision owner: Science & Discovery Commission
SVC-034 / Competent referral
Access an ocean-world research site
Decision owner: Planetary Protection Authority
SVC-035 / Competent referral
Return a extraterrestrial sample
Decision owner: Planetary Protection Authority
SVC-036 / Competent referral
Propose a Mars engineering trial
Decision owner: Planetary Engineering & Terraforming Commission
SVC-045 / Competent referral
Request public records
Decision owner: Archives, Libraries & Memory Commission
Public administrations
SVC-033 / Specialist intake
Apply for an open science grant
Decision owner: Science & Discovery Commission
SVC-037 / Specialist intake
Reserve an observatory instrument
Decision owner: Science & Discovery Commission
SVC-038 / Specialist intake
Register a deep-space survey mission
Decision owner: Science & Discovery Commission
SVC-034 / Competent referral
Access an ocean-world research site
Decision owner: Planetary Protection Authority
SVC-035 / Competent referral
Return a extraterrestrial sample
Decision owner: Planetary Protection Authority