The National Space Science Programme is seeking a new Chairperson and new members through an open call to join the Discovery Advisory Committee for Science (DACS), formerly known as the Science Programme Advisory Committee or ‘SPAC’.

The Committee will meet at least three times a year usually before each ESA Science Programme Committee meeting and will:

• provide advice on the UK lines to take at upcoming science committee meetings and workshops, taking due regard of the policies set by DSIT, the UK Space Agency and the STFC science strategy;
• provide advice on the overall UK strategy for involvement in space science projects, taking account of issues relating to:

• • Space science
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Potential spin-off applications
  • Science and society opportunities
  • Education and skills

• provide advice on the ranking and relative priority of current and potential future space science projects as an input to both funding and review decisions conducted by or for the UK Space Agency, taking account of the factors listed above;
• provide advice on how to optimise the opportunities and benefits arising from Agency investments in Space Science missions and deal with emerging challenges arising from Space Science missions.
• report through the Chair to the Director of Discovery and Sustainability and the relevant Programme Board.

 These open calls are both now live, with return deadlines for applications of 7 March at 18:00.

Call for nominations for Chair of the Discovery Advisory Committee for Science – GOV.UK

Call for nominations for membership of the Discovery Advisory Committee for Science – GOV.UK