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COSPAR aims to promote international space research and to provide a forum, open to all scientists, for the discussion of what may affect the field.

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17.10.2025 14:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🧑‍🏫Would you like to get involved? If you're in Cyprus on 8 November, attend our free workshop for teachers covering StAnD, EXPLORE and other education resources, as part of the Public Outreach & Education Weekend at #COSPAR2025 in Nicosia.

Register: cospar2025.org/education/
#STEMed #STEM #AstroEd

17.10.2025 10:06 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A special mention to Collège Marcel Massot with 5 detections and a participating school in Turkey: 7 detections!

17.10.2025 09:54 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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☄️Congratulations to the planetary defenders of the first StAnD Asteroid Campaign of 2025-26 (in collaboration with IASC)!

They set a new record: 14 preliminary detections!
Even more gratifying than these results is the experience of the students: "It's great, we work like astronomers!" #AstroEd

17.10.2025 09:54 — 👍 22    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 1

What can you expect? Through the weekend we'll have workshops and training on innovative STEM education techniques and classroom programmes, including our StAnD and EXPLORE projects, plus opportunities to network with space educators and experts.
#STEM #STEMEd #STEAM #SciComm

10.10.2025 15:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Educators at a telescope workshop

Educators at a telescope workshop

📣Calling all educators! Step into a world where classrooms become launchpads, lessons turn into missions, and students transform into explorers during the free the Public Outreach & Education Weekend at the #COSPAR2025 Symposium in Cyprus 7-9 of November.

Registration: cospar2025.org/education/ 🧵

10.10.2025 15:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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If you’re a teacher interested in participating in this initiative, please contact iasc@nuclio.org

You can find all the information about the campaigns here:
projectstand.eu/stand-astero...

#AsteroidSearch #StAnD #STEMEd #STEM #STEAM #PlanetaryDefence #AstroEd

09.10.2025 12:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📣Calling all STEM teachers: The autumn StAnD Asteroid Search Campaigns are in full swing

Would you like to start your school year by contributing to real scientific research identifying and tracking asteroids? The deadline to sign up for slots in the first campaign is tomorrow, 10 October ☄️

09.10.2025 12:50 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
A photo of a group of people in front of an OeWF banner.

A photo of a group of people in front of an OeWF banner.

We are proud to be a partner in SPHERE, the Space Schools Exploration and Research Mission, an EU co-funded Erasmus+ project. Austrian Space Forum (OeWF) hosted us for the kick off meeting. Watch this space to see how students will create analog mission simulations in their own schools! #astroed

09.10.2025 09:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🔭 🪐Would you like to join Panel on Planetary Protection chair Athena Coustenis at the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium? Tomorrow, 30 September, is the last day for regular registration rates!

Register and learn more about the event: cospar2025.org #spaceresearch #planetsci #planetaryprotection

29.09.2025 12:50 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

Cool terms and/or writing prompts from the latest issue of Advances in Space Research:
- random forest
- partially observable information
- clock determination
- heavy-tailed noise
- dawn flank magnetopause
- ill-conditioned equation
- vectorized rubidium

🧪 🔭 @cospar.bsky.social

21.09.2025 07:40 — 👍 38    🔁 5    💬 6    📌 1
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COSPAR 2025 Scientific Symposium The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) is proud to announce the COSPAR 2025 Scientific Symposium in cooperation with the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO). This Symposium, themed "Space E...

On a student budget? Remember, we have special rates for young scientists. Register by 30 September to take advantage of Regular Registration rates: cospar2025.org

26.09.2025 12:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📣Attention all early career researchers! Make sure you take advantage of the opportunities to build your network and knowledge at the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium this November.

👩‍💼Outside of general sessions, you can learn about transitioning to industry at the PECISS Lunch Event on 06/11

26.09.2025 12:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
A view of the sunny coast in Cyprus, with blue seas and beige rock formations

A view of the sunny coast in Cyprus, with blue seas and beige rock formations

Planning your autumn schedule? Don't miss out on the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium in sunny Cyprus, where we'll be exploring how space research and exploration can contribute to solving key challenges facing humanity: cospar2025.org Regular registration ends 30 Sept.2025

03.09.2025 12:30 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Why is #space exploration, #science & space sustainability important?

👉We asked Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund, President @cospar.bsky.social & Board of Directors of the #SpaceFoundation & member of the Global Future Council on Space of @weforum.org: wp.me/panTdn-4k3

@esa.int #EUSpaceAct

07.08.2025 07:33 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
The cover of Space Research Today issue 223

The cover of Space Research Today issue 223

📖 Ready to settle into some weekend reading? Check out the newest issue of Space Research Today, featuring a visit to the world's deepest clean room, an update on @science.esa.int's Solar Orbiter, and the first Call for Abstracts for the #COSPAR2026 Scientific Assembly: issuu.com/jccospar/doc... 🔭🧪

08.08.2025 09:55 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
A certificate for the International Astronautical Federation's 2025 Excellence in International Cooperation Award for COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund.

A certificate for the International Astronautical Federation's 2025 Excellence in International Cooperation Award for COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund.

We're proud to see COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund honored for her commitment to promoting and facilitating international cooperation in the space sector by our friends and colleagues at the IAF. Together, we are building a shared vision of a more connected and responsible space community.

06.08.2025 13:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Banner for the ISWI–SCOSTEP International School on Space Weather, showing logos of ISWI, SCOSTEP, and the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG). The background features a dramatic image of the Sun emitting solar wind toward Earth, with a visualisation of Earth’s magnetosphere and magnetic field lines deflecting the incoming particles. The event dates (5–9 January 2026) are shown in yellow text.

Banner for the ISWI–SCOSTEP International School on Space Weather, showing logos of ISWI, SCOSTEP, and the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG). The background features a dramatic image of the Sun emitting solar wind toward Earth, with a visualisation of Earth’s magnetosphere and magnetic field lines deflecting the incoming particles. The event dates (5–9 January 2026) are shown in yellow text.

☀️ What connects the Sun and Earth?

The #ISWI – #SCOSTEP Space Weather School (5–9 Jan 2026, Mumbai 🇮🇳) is open for applications!

🎓 Master’s & PhD students
🌀 Focus: solar wind, magnetosphere, ionosphere
🌍 Learn from global experts

📅 Apply by 31 July 2025
🔗 iigm.res.in/sites/defaul...

#SpaceWeather

29.07.2025 10:32 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Rock formation jutting out over vivid turquoise-blue water, with clear skies and coastal cliffs in the background.

Rock formation jutting out over vivid turquoise-blue water, with clear skies and coastal cliffs in the background.

✈️🏛️ November may seem a long way off, but it's coming fast! Make sure to start making your travel plans for the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium in Nicosia, Cyprus 🇨🇾

📌 Find more information on travel, accommodation and registration on the Symposium website: cospar2025.org

28.07.2025 09:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Would you like to get involved? You can join a panel, attend our #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium in November, or get in touch with us to learn about further opportunities!

💚 ➡️ cosparhq.cnes.fr

25.07.2025 09:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This week's series on #science research and cosmic environmental #stewardship ends by looking the ways we, COSPAR, contribute to the field.

Read about the vital work of our panels as well as defining lunar Sites of Special Scientific Interest & more: www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

25.07.2025 09:39 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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The second article in this week's series on scientific research and #cosmic #stewardship is focused on the #Moon 🌕

We look at existing legal and ethical frameworks, and the ways exploration and science have a symbiotic relationship in lunar missions ➡️ www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

24.07.2025 10:12 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How does #space research contribute to cosmic environmental stewardship? This week we're taking an in-depth look in a series of 3 feature articles.

The first looks at the new wave of exploration to the #Moon and beyond, posing new opportunities and challenges📰➡️ www.eurekalert.org/news-release...

23.07.2025 10:57 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A photo of the coast in Cyprus, showing ancient ruins and breath taking views.

A photo of the coast in Cyprus, showing ancient ruins and breath taking views.

⏰Planning to come to the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium in Nicosia, Cyprus? Today is the last day for early bird registration!

Don't miss out on your chance to take advantage of these €25-100 discounts: cospar2025.org#registration

30.06.2025 10:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🚀#EXPLORE1 has returned to Earth🔴→🌍

After a successful mission in rocky ‘Martian’ landscape, the nine student astronauts👩‍🚀👨‍🚀joined us for a press conference as they completed their mission. We can’t wait to see what these inspiring students do next! #AstroEd #STEAMEd

27.06.2025 18:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Cool terms and/or writing prompts from the July edition of Advances in Space Research
- mamba enhanced neighborhood
- high-precision light curves
- post-midnight sector
- unreleased sunspot
- modified crease-free design
- over-actuated spacecraft

@cospar.bsky.social 🧪 🔭 #PlanetSci

25.06.2025 09:08 — 👍 27    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
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Looking to expand your space horizons this summer? The first Philippine Space Science and Astronomy Research Conference (PPSSARC) and Space Technology Applications for Resilient Solutions for the Philippines (STARSPH) are taking place 8-12 August.

Learn more: pssarc-starsph-website.vercel.app

26.06.2025 13:43 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

👏 Shoutout to our partners:

@nuclio.bsky.social
Austrian Space Forum (OeWF)
Observatório Lago Alqueva
Ellinogermaniki Agogi

#Explore1 #STEAM #AnalogMission #SpaceExploration #DarkSkyAlqueva #AstronautForAWeek

23.06.2025 16:05 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Students practicing trust falls

Students practicing trust falls

Students participating in the Manipulate the Stick team-building activity

Students participating in the Manipulate the Stick team-building activity

These last tasks may sound silly, but building team spirit and relationships is actually crucial to the mission. The students’ ability to collaborate and communicate under stress will be key to their success over the coming days.

📸 Stay tuned for live updates as the crew enters isolation!

23.06.2025 16:05 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Students and teachers in a briefing

Students and teachers in a briefing

An introductory slide from the briefing presentation

An introductory slide from the briefing presentation

A student receiving her EXPLORE polo shirt

A student receiving her EXPLORE polo shirt

So far, the students have been busy with final preparations before entering isolation. As soon as they arrived in Alqueva they began working – donning their mission polos 👕, going through final briefings 🖥️ and a round of classic team-building activities 🤝, like trust falls and stick manipulation.

23.06.2025 16:05 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

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