Case Study: OSIRIS-REx achieves secure global collaboration and data sovereignty with Mattermost

Connecting OSIRIS-REx's global team for innovative research while maintaining data sovereignty

OSIRIS-REx, a NASA asteroid sample return mission managed by the University of Arizona, needed a secure collaboration tool for its global team of scientists and engineers. The challenge was to protect highly sensitive, export-controlled mission data while fostering open communication and coordination, requiring a solution that maintained full data sovereignty. The team chose Mattermost as their secure, self-hosted collaboration platform.

By implementing Mattermost, the OSIRIS-REx mission maintained control over its data and provided a centralized hub for its 300-400 users. The solution accelerated research, saved significant time for team members, and became integral to daily operations, from automating data notifications to facilitating critical communication during the sample collection and analysis phases. Mattermost fostered a connected, collaborative environment that was vital to the mission's success and team morale.

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