Final Report for SAG 22: A Target Star Archive for Exoplanet Science

TL;DR

This paper discusses the development of a comprehensive target star archive for exoplanet research, aiming to support NASA missions by providing standardized stellar data to improve observation planning and data interpretation.

Contribution

It introduces a dedicated star archive resource that consolidates key stellar data, facilitating better mission planning and scientific analysis in exoplanet studies.

Findings

Enhanced planning efficiency for exoplanet missions.

Identification of gaps in stellar property data.

Standardized data resource for the exoplanet community.

Abstract

Present and upcoming NASA missions will be intensively observing a selected, partially overlapping set of stars for exoplanet studies. Key physical and chemical information about these stars and their systems is needed for planning observations and interpreting the results. A target star archive of such data would benefit a wide cross-section of the exoplanet community by enhancing the chances of mission success and improving the efficiency of mission observatories. It would also provide a common, accessible resource for scientific analysis based on standardized assumptions, while revealing gaps or deficiencies in existing knowledge of stellar properties necessary for exoplanetary system characterization.