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Peru Joins COSPAR World
Published Wednesday, November 4th, 2026

Peru has become a member of COSPAR through Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Lima, as the national scientific institute. The COSPAR community extends a warm welcome to Peru and to the Peruvian space science community.

Early Bird Offers for IFYSS 2026
Published Thursday, October 15th, 2026

The countdown has begun for the International Forum for Young Space Scientists (IFYSS 2026), taking place in Nicosia, Cyprus, 17–19 November 2026. To ensure that as many delegates as possible can join us, we are providing a special Early Bird registration offer, valid until 1 November 2026.

Call for Capacity-Building Projects and Mentoring Partnerships in Small Satellite Development and Operations
Published Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

The COSPAR Panel on Capacity Building (PCB) invites universities and research institutions in developing countries to submit proposals for capacity-building projects in the development, testing, operation and scientific use of small satellites.

Science Beyond Borders: Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund on COSPAR, Space Stewardship, and the Global Lunar Frontier
Published Monday, September 21st, 2026

Listen to an interview of COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund on COSPAR, Space Stewardship, and the Global Lunar Frontier in Episode 140 of the not-for-profit space podcast astrotalkuk.org  

2nd IFYSS: Deadline Extended to 10 September
Published Monday, September 7th, 2026

The deadline for the 2nd International Forum for Young Space Scientists (IFYSS) has been extended to 10 September 2026. Details of the event can be found at https://ifyss2026.com/

Applications Open: MACONDO JWST Workshop, Colombia, 1–12 March 2027
Published Friday, September 4th, 2026

Applications are now open for MACONDO: Unveiling the Universe in the JWST Era, a COSPAR Capacity-Building Workshop to be held at the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS) in Bucaramanga, Colombia, 1–12 March 2027.

Advances in Space Research - Special Issues Call for Papers
Published Monday, August 24th, 2026

Click to see open calls for special issues of Advances in Space Research (ASR).

Dark and Quiet Skies at COSPAR 2026
Published Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Following the Dark and Quiet Skies special event at the 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, COSPAR has issued a press release.

Call for Papers for 2nd International Forum for Young Space Scientists
Published Thursday, August 6th, 2026

Young researchers, postdocs, and professionals from universities and research institutes are invited to submit abstracts for the 2nd International Forum for Young Space Scientists, to be held in Nicosia, Cyprus, 17-19 November 2026. The Call for Abstracts is here, the deadline is 5 September 2026.

New Adhering Member Institution Report to COSPAR Now Available
Published Thursday, July 30th, 2026

COSPAR adhering institutions may use the opportunity of the forthcoming Scientific Assembly to demonstrate the capabilities and successes of space research and technology in their countries to the wide and attentive community of scientists, engineers, representatives of agencies and governments, and the general public which is present at these events. Submitted reports will be made available through this News item as they become available and will also be included in the Assembly app.