Here are the latest updates about the Astromaterials Data System. Please feel free to contact us with any questions at info@astromat.org.

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Over 3,800 datasets from the OSIRIS-REx Sample Analysis have been archived in the Astromat Data Archive (ADA) so far. Ca. 40 datasets were submitted to the AstroRepo over the past year containing mostly data for Apollo samples (including ANGSA) and meteorites. The Astromat Synthesis has grown to 2.5 million analytical measurements.

Please stop by the Astromat booth at the LPSC 2026. We will be in the poster hall throughout the conference. We hope that our booth will serve as a meeting point during the week and we encourage you to come find us for any questions you may have regarding access to astromaterials samples data, data management planning, publishing data at Astromat, and more. We also look forward to getting your feedback on the Astromat services and how we can improve to better support your research.

New Astromat Data Submission Interface Launched

Astromat has launched a new data submission interface as part of an effort to consolidate and modernize our archiving systems. The updated platform supports a more streamlined curation and review process, helping submitted datasets move more efficiently toward approval and publication. This initial release establishes a unified framework for managing sample and analytical metadata and will continue to evolve through community feedback. We welcome your input as we refine and improve the submission experience.

Astromat Newsletter February 2026

AstroSearch v4.0 – Release Date: March 2025

The Astromat Synthesis Search Application (AstroSearch) v4 has been migrated and integrated into a unified repository that houses multiple shared components. It now features a fresh interface, enhanced filters, instant results, and effortless exports with new options to customize outputs. Key changes are highlighted below:

Improved query state management by adding NUQs library

Modified schema to align with default API results and improved request functions for results

Enhanced translation for all public text (i18n) 

Updated datagrid table (MUI) for improved data organization for user experience;

Included user-enabled contextual text bubble (tooltip) added for greater information on chemical variable value cells;

Enriched customization features for user preference including custom pagination, custom table footer, custom export action, and more;

Streamlined user actions by enabling modal screens for interacting with data and metadata selection, chemical variable information, pre-export information, and data-collection;

Enriched the user experience for basic and advanced filters;

Enabled multi-dimensional search query to yield more dexterous results;

Included input components for: multi-selection, text-input, and matrix selection;

Updated API with new endpoints, updated vocabularies, page-related endpoints, and some refactoring to streamline indexing and exports of dynamoDB submissions;

Added transformation functions and fetching to the export-service to aid in metadata and variable compilation;

Applied changes to index schema to improve efficiency of the main index;

Maintain known issues and support workarounds while pursuing permanent solutions in alignment with development roadmap.

AstroSearch v4 Release Notes

Astromat is proud to have achieved certification as a Trustworthy Data Repository from the CoreTrustSeal Standards and Certification Board. 

The rigorous application and certification process provided an invaluable opportunity to strengthen our data repository by aligning with the standards and requirements of the CoreTrustSeal standards and requirements. We are honored to join a diverse and robust community of certified data repositories and remain committed to continually advancing the trustworthiness of our services in support of users worldwide. We extend our sincere gratitude to all Astromat team members and collaborators who contributed to this achievement.

CoreTrustSeal is an international, community-based, non-governmental, and non-profit organization that promotes sustainable and trustworthy data infrastructures. Established in 2013, CoreTrustSeal emerged from a collaborative effort between the Data Seal of Approval (DSA) and the World Data System of the International Science Council (WDS), under the umbrella of the Research Data Alliance (RDA). CoreTrustSeal’s certification requirements provide a comprehensive framework for assessing data repositories, covering critical areas such as technology and infrastructure, security, data management, continuity of services, and governance. For more information on CoreTrustSeal certification and its requirements, visit www.coretrustseal.org.

Astromat Newsletter February 2026

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