Study to achieve an increase in the scientific exploitation of data from European space missions : “science data” : final report

The objective of the study is to provide the European Commission with elements in support of the development of future research activities and approaches aimed at maximizing the exploitation of scientific data produced by space missions. Building upon the efforts of FP7, Horizon 2020 considerably intensifies its efforts towards increased data exploitation from space sources. As established in the Horizon 2020 Work Programme LEIT - Space 2014-2015: "Exploitation of space science data is being addressed across H2020 on a recurring basis, ensuring a more extensive utilisation of scientific data originated from European missions and missions with European participation ." The study analyses are focused on how data from European space missions is scientifically exploited and how that exploitation can be monitored and increased. The primary use of the study output is intended to: Feed the formulation of future activities where proactive stimulus could be introduced within Horizon 2020 Space; establish concepts for effective monitoring mechanisms for space data exploitation in Europe; and feed the assessment of current science data exploitation in FP7 and under Horizon 2020.