Astromat Workshop at MetSoc 2026: Data Management Bootcamp for Astromaterials Researchers

Navigate the landscape of astromaterials sample data, from finding and accessing lab analytical data, generating OSDMPs, to documenting, depositing and archiving data.
www.metsoc2026-frankfurt.com/workshop/

The Astromaterials Science Research Group (ASRG) of ISAS/JAXA calls for proposals for Ryugu and Bennu Samples! This AO encourages comparative studies between the Ryugu and Bennu samples. #hayabusa2 #osiris-rex

Deadline for Notice of Intent to propose (mandatory): April 22
curation.isas.jaxa.jp/ao/

Calling all LPSC attendees, come find out Astromat booth in the poster hall to chat with us about data archiving and astromaterials sample data. We'll be there tonight during the poster session! #lunar #meteorites #lpsc2026 #lpsc26

Check out the February 2026 Astromat Newsletter with updates on astromaterials sample data availability, our updated archive submission interface, and info on how to connect with the Astromat Team at LPSC26! www.astromat.org/news/astroma... #meteorites #lunarsamples #sampledata #OpenScience

Do you have data-related questions? Want to see demos on key software? Want to hear more about FAIR and open data?💡

Ask the #DataHelpDesk during #AGU25 at the Open Science Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall, Monday through Thursday!

Full lineup of demos ➡️ esipfed.org/data-help-desk/

Meet the Coalition for Publishing Data in the Earth and Space Sciences (COPDESS), an ESIP Cluster! 👋

COPDESS connects Earth and space science publishers and data facilities to help translate the aspirations of open, available, and useful data from policy into practice.

Learn more ➡️ copdess.org

Hayabusa2’s Final Target is 3 Times Smaller Than We Thought - Eos It also spins twice as fast as previous estimates suggested. A spacecraft touchdown will be challenging, but not impossible.

Hayabusa2’s final target is really, really small. And really, really fast. That presents both a challenge for a touchdown attempt and an opportunity for asteroid researchers.

eos.org/articles/hay...

Astromat Survey: Reference Datasets Ready-to-use, citable, downloadable datasets for lunar, meteorite, and other extraterrestrial sample data. The Astromat Team is developing DOI-registered, reference datasets to make astromaterials sa...

Do you study astromaterials? We'd love to hear from you!

Astromat is compiling ready-to-use, citable, downloadable datasets for lunar, meteorite, and other extraterrestrial sample data.

Let us know what you would find most useful for your research! forms.gle/9n6gSgZ8uUfs...

Heads up for this astromaterials-related student opportunity!
One year, paid internship in isotope geochemistry at University of Vermont, NSF-supported, doing cosmogenic isotope sample preparation www.uvm.edu/cosmolab/ #astromaterials #internship #cosmogenic #nuclides

Hi there! So sorry you're running into issues with the export. If you can let me know what data you were trying to download, I’d be happy to help get it to you directly while we look into the issue.

🎥 Goldschmidt TV Daily Highlights
Interview with Tanja Bosak, Tuesday Plenary: Life, Rocks and Big Questions buff.ly/eDDioTC

Watch now on the Goldschmidt TV YouTube channel: buff.ly/7T6d9JB
Or catch the loop on screens throughout the venue.
@geochemsoc

Astromat | Astromat Newsletter June 2025 Dear Astromat Newsletter Subscribers, We know that not everyone in our community can make it to Goldschmidt 2025 in Prague, especially in a year when many are navigating tight budgets and limited trav...

For those attending Goldschmidt 2025 in Prague (6-11 July), Astromat will have multiple events for updates, resources, and conversations around geochemical data and sample return science.

More details: www.astromat.org/news/astroma... #goldschmidt2025 #goldschmidt25 #astromaterials #sampledata

screenshot of the Astromat Synthesis search application with website URL and QR code (www.astromat.org/synthesis)

🚀 Working with lunar, meteorite, or asteroid data?

Tomorrow, April 23 at 3:00 PM ET, we'll walk through Astromat’s new Synthesis Search v4. See what’s new, how to optimize your searches, and ask your questions live!

🔗 Register now: columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Heading to #LPSC2025 next week? Join us on Monday at noon for the Astromat Workshop!

We'll cover data submission compliance with SPD-41a and introduce our updated synthesis search interface.

March 10, 2025
12-1 PM
Panther Creek Conf. Room, Woodlands Marriott
snacks & soft drinks provided

Submission site for AO2025 for Ryugu and Bennu samples is now open.｜ISAS

📣 Opportunity Alert! 📣
Announcement of Opportunity is open for proposals on sample allocation from asteroids Bennu & Ryugu! 🌍✨ JAXA encourages studies that explore comparative analyses between these samples.
curation.isas.jaxa.jp/en/topics/25...

📣 Job Alert!

Astromaterials Curation Processor to join the Apollo lab and help allocate samples to the community. The requirements for this position are a BA in a STEM field, with some research or clean room experience preferred.
mclaurin.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1403291

Screenshot of the Astromat Synthesis Search website application showing available filters and donut chart of the available data.

Greetings, Blue Sky!

Today at #AGU2024 during Exhibit Hall opening from 3-5pm, Astromat staff will demo our astromaterials data access and archiving services for the cosmochemistry community!

Find us at the Data Help Desk in the Open Science Pavilion. www.esipfed.org/data-help-de...