INES: Astronomy data distribution for the future

We describe here the structure under which the IUE Project will leave its a rchive at the completion of the distribution system and final data processi ng, within the INES system. The INES system is a total system, which compri ses both the data in their final bulk processing mode for direct applicatio n to scientific analysis, as well as the software driving the distributed s ervice for data retrieval directly by the end user. As a consequence of the expected long-term usage and support needs, it has been designed to requir e minimum maintenance costs and will not suffer single point failures becau se of the distributed nature. Integration of the INES system in a more gene ral multi-wavelength archive for specialized analysis is anticipated to be relatively easy, so further evolution of the data availability will be driv en fully by the users community and will evolve as the data needs of the co mmunity develop. The long term responsibility will be transferred from ESA to the astronomical community through the establishment of the INES Princip al Centre at the LAEFF Institute of INTA in Spain.