More Emphasis Needed on Data Analysis Phase of Space Science Programs

Gao ID: PSAD-77-114 June 27, 1977

Scientific data acquired from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) space programs are not always promptly made available to the scientific community for further analysis and maximum benefit to the United States.

The National Space Science Data Center has problems acquiring data promptly because some principal investigators fail to submit their data. Factors contributing to late data or data not received are: contracts and written agreements which required investigators to submit data were not enforced; too little money and time were available to investigators for data analysis; and the Center was understaffed in relation to its mission.

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