Committee on Space Research
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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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Hey BlueSky people ! Excellent Holiday Season to all of you.
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COSPAR will meet in Florence 🇮🇹 — the city of the Renaissance — in August this year. Will you be joining us there?
Submit your abstracts for #COSPAR2026 by 13 February: www.cospar-assembly.org/assembly.php
Submit your abstracts for #COSPAR2026 by 13 February: www.cospar-assembly.org/assembly.php
January 14, 2026 at 2:27 PM
COSPAR will meet in Florence 🇮🇹 — the city of the Renaissance — in August this year. Will you be joining us there?
Submit your abstracts for #COSPAR2026 by 13 February: www.cospar-assembly.org/assembly.php
Submit your abstracts for #COSPAR2026 by 13 February: www.cospar-assembly.org/assembly.php
From all of us here to all of you out there, Happy New Year.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
From all of us here to all of you out there, Happy New Year.
Science First !
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Hey BlueSky people ! Excellent Holiday Season to all of you.
Science First !
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December 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Hey BlueSky people ! Excellent Holiday Season to all of you.
Science First !
Science First !
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This paper provides an overview of water availability on Mars, and compares water harvesting from the atmosphere to obtaining water from the regolith.
🧪 🔭 #PlanetSci @cospar.bsky.social
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Martian Aqua: Occurrence of Water and Appraisal of Acquisition Technologies
The production of water through in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) will be necessary for a sustainable human presence on Mars. Accessible water on Ma…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This paper provides an overview of water availability on Mars, and compares water harvesting from the atmosphere to obtaining water from the regolith.
🧪 🔭 #PlanetSci @cospar.bsky.social
🧪 🔭 #PlanetSci @cospar.bsky.social
This week COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund attended UNOOSA's Conference on the Commercial Lunar Landscape and Policy Needs. She participated in events as a speaker and moderator, building upon discussions on the same topics at the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium earlier this month.
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This week COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund attended UNOOSA's Conference on the Commercial Lunar Landscape and Policy Needs. She participated in events as a speaker and moderator, building upon discussions on the same topics at the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium earlier this month.
We're happy to join ISC and other fellow affiliated bodies in standing up for global climate-change research.
Space research is key for understanding how our planet is changing, so reductions in funding will have lasting impacts on decision-making, including adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Space research is key for understanding how our planet is changing, so reductions in funding will have lasting impacts on decision-making, including adaptation and mitigation strategies.
🔴 The global scientific community urges continued support for scientific research and collaboration to respond to climate crisis.
Read and share the statement: https://council.science/statements/climate-science/
Read and share the statement: https://council.science/statements/climate-science/
November 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
We're happy to join ISC and other fellow affiliated bodies in standing up for global climate-change research.
Space research is key for understanding how our planet is changing, so reductions in funding will have lasting impacts on decision-making, including adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Space research is key for understanding how our planet is changing, so reductions in funding will have lasting impacts on decision-making, including adaptation and mitigation strategies.
One way to make sure you’re prepared is to set up the #COSPAR2025 web app on your phone. It lets you download and explore the program. You can also create a personal schedule!
Open in your browser and use the handy how-to guides to get the most out of it: app.cospar-assembly.org/2025
Open in your browser and use the handy how-to guides to get the most out of it: app.cospar-assembly.org/2025
November 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
One way to make sure you’re prepared is to set up the #COSPAR2025 web app on your phone. It lets you download and explore the program. You can also create a personal schedule!
Open in your browser and use the handy how-to guides to get the most out of it: app.cospar-assembly.org/2025
Open in your browser and use the handy how-to guides to get the most out of it: app.cospar-assembly.org/2025
We’re in our final preparations to greet all the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium participants in Nicosia tomorrow morning. Are you ready too?
November 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
We’re in our final preparations to greet all the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium participants in Nicosia tomorrow morning. Are you ready too?
Do you know any teachers in #Cyprus? Help us spread the word about our Public Outreach and Education Weekend in Nicosia 8-9 Nov!
The free event includes introductions to authentic science programmes, plus networking with space educators and experts: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/sessio... #STEM
The free event includes introductions to authentic science programmes, plus networking with space educators and experts: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/sessio... #STEM
October 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Do you know any teachers in #Cyprus? Help us spread the word about our Public Outreach and Education Weekend in Nicosia 8-9 Nov!
The free event includes introductions to authentic science programmes, plus networking with space educators and experts: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/sessio... #STEM
The free event includes introductions to authentic science programmes, plus networking with space educators and experts: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/sessio... #STEM
Arriving in Nicosia before the main #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium kicks off Monday morning?
Don’t miss out on the SGAC’s SG[Cyprus] on Sunday, featuring COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund, @esa.int astronaut Andreas Mogensen and ESA’s Special Advisor for Political Affairs Kai-Uwe Schrogl.
Don’t miss out on the SGAC’s SG[Cyprus] on Sunday, featuring COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund, @esa.int astronaut Andreas Mogensen and ESA’s Special Advisor for Political Affairs Kai-Uwe Schrogl.
October 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Arriving in Nicosia before the main #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium kicks off Monday morning?
Don’t miss out on the SGAC’s SG[Cyprus] on Sunday, featuring COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund, @esa.int astronaut Andreas Mogensen and ESA’s Special Advisor for Political Affairs Kai-Uwe Schrogl.
Don’t miss out on the SGAC’s SG[Cyprus] on Sunday, featuring COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund, @esa.int astronaut Andreas Mogensen and ESA’s Special Advisor for Political Affairs Kai-Uwe Schrogl.
Bernard Foing, of COSPAR SC B and PEX, has been busy in the run-up to the Symposium! Last week he promoted COSPAR at the 25th CIEP in Shanghai, China.
There he had the chance to help strengthen connections between China and the global space community, and to catch up with friends of COSPAR.
There he had the chance to help strengthen connections between China and the global space community, and to catch up with friends of COSPAR.
October 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Bernard Foing, of COSPAR SC B and PEX, has been busy in the run-up to the Symposium! Last week he promoted COSPAR at the 25th CIEP in Shanghai, China.
There he had the chance to help strengthen connections between China and the global space community, and to catch up with friends of COSPAR.
There he had the chance to help strengthen connections between China and the global space community, and to catch up with friends of COSPAR.
We are gearing up for the #COSPAR2025 Symposium — are you ready too?
Before you pack your bags and set off for Cyprus, take a look through the scientific programme to plan your week: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/congre...
Before you pack your bags and set off for Cyprus, take a look through the scientific programme to plan your week: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/congre...
October 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We are gearing up for the #COSPAR2025 Symposium — are you ready too?
Before you pack your bags and set off for Cyprus, take a look through the scientific programme to plan your week: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/congre...
Before you pack your bags and set off for Cyprus, take a look through the scientific programme to plan your week: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/congre...
ICYMI our PoE's Rosa Doran talked to @spacewatch.bsky.social about the future of space education: spacewatch.global/2025/06/spac...
Would you like to attend a COSPAR Education event in-person? We have a Public Outreach and Education in Cyprus 8-9 Nov: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/sessio...
Would you like to attend a COSPAR Education event in-person? We have a Public Outreach and Education in Cyprus 8-9 Nov: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/sessio...
October 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
ICYMI our PoE's Rosa Doran talked to @spacewatch.bsky.social about the future of space education: spacewatch.global/2025/06/spac...
Would you like to attend a COSPAR Education event in-person? We have a Public Outreach and Education in Cyprus 8-9 Nov: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/sessio...
Would you like to attend a COSPAR Education event in-person? We have a Public Outreach and Education in Cyprus 8-9 Nov: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/sessio...
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The object’s fall to Earth highlights the growing problem of space junk – and how humanity is dealing with it.
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How does a flaming piece of space junk end up on Earth? A space archaeologist explains
A piece of a suspected rocket found on fire in Western Australia highlights the growing problem of space junk – and how humanity is dealing with it.
theconversation.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The object’s fall to Earth highlights the growing problem of space junk – and how humanity is dealing with it.
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📣Calling all science journalists! You can join us at the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium 3-7 November.
We'll be gathering global leaders in space research and industry to address urgent challenges facing humanity, including climate change, space debris, space weather & international development 🧵
We'll be gathering global leaders in space research and industry to address urgent challenges facing humanity, including climate change, space debris, space weather & international development 🧵
October 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
📣Calling all science journalists! You can join us at the #COSPAR2025 Scientific Symposium 3-7 November.
We'll be gathering global leaders in space research and industry to address urgent challenges facing humanity, including climate change, space debris, space weather & international development 🧵
We'll be gathering global leaders in space research and industry to address urgent challenges facing humanity, including climate change, space debris, space weather & international development 🧵
Feeling the autumn blues? The #COSPAR2025 Symposium in sunny Nicosia, Cyprus starts in just 2 weeks. We can't wait to explore the role of space research in solving challenges facing humanity.
Sound interesting? You can still plan a last-minute getaway to join us: cospar2025.org#ticket_section
Sound interesting? You can still plan a last-minute getaway to join us: cospar2025.org#ticket_section
October 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Feeling the autumn blues? The #COSPAR2025 Symposium in sunny Nicosia, Cyprus starts in just 2 weeks. We can't wait to explore the role of space research in solving challenges facing humanity.
Sound interesting? You can still plan a last-minute getaway to join us: cospar2025.org#ticket_section
Sound interesting? You can still plan a last-minute getaway to join us: cospar2025.org#ticket_section
Great free Planetary Protection course developed at the Open University. www.open.edu/openlearn/sc... #space #planetary
Introduction to Planetary Protection
As we explore the Solar System, it is important that we do not accidentally contaminate untouched and unspoilt extraterrestrial environments in any way. In this free course you will learn about ‘...
www.open.edu
October 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🧑🏫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
Register: cospar2025.org/education/
#STEMed #STEM #AstroEd
October 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🧑🏫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
Register: cospar2025.org/education/
#STEMed #STEM #AstroEd
☄️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
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
October 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
☄️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
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
📣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/ 🧵
Registration: cospar2025.org/education/ 🧵
October 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📣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/ 🧵
Registration: cospar2025.org/education/ 🧵
📣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 ☄️
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 ☄️
October 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
📣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 ☄️
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 ☄️
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
October 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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
🔭 🪐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
Register and learn more about the event: cospar2025.org #spaceresearch #planetsci #planetaryprotection
September 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🔭 🪐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
Register and learn more about the event: cospar2025.org #spaceresearch #planetsci #planetaryprotection
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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
- random forest
- partially observable information
- clock determination
- heavy-tailed noise
- dawn flank magnetopause
- ill-conditioned equation
- vectorized rubidium
🧪 🔭 @cospar.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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
- random forest
- partially observable information
- clock determination
- heavy-tailed noise
- dawn flank magnetopause
- ill-conditioned equation
- vectorized rubidium
🧪 🔭 @cospar.bsky.social