Your Mission's Open Science Journey

Research shows that incorporating open science practices accelerates our work and brings a diversity of perspectives to the table. While incorporation of open science practices is being encouraged from multiple entities, guidance directly relevant to missions is lacking. We present a range of practical suggestions based on the general characteristics of the PUNCH mission, NASA’s SPD 41a policy, and the input of a growing number of collaborators across science to encourage a welcoming, open, and collaborative atmosphere, including advancing mission science, improving the quality of the mission products, and building public trust. We welcome feedback and collaboration on these suggestions as we work towards a more complete list of possible open science activities for missions in Heliophysics and across science. (These slides are linked to the poster presentation named 'Open Science for Missions'.) The new version of the presentation was given virtually at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on May 7, 2025.