Congratulations!

COSPAR congratulates NASA, ESA, DLR, ISA, and all their international partners for the successful launch of the Artemis1 Mission.  Forward to the Moon!

LSSR Review and Open Access Articles/Issues Free to Read

A new link has been posted to a Life Sciences in Space Research (LSSR) free-to-read review or open access paper/issue.

New COSPAR President Elected

At the recent Scientific Assembly in Athens Professor Pascale Ehrenfreund was elected COSPAR President for the 2022 - 2026 term of office.  Congratulations to Professor Ehrenfreund!

Life Sciences in Space Research (LSSR): Impact Factor

Statement by the President of COSPAR

COSPAR expresses its deep dismay and concern regarding the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the resulting grave humanitarian crisis. COSPAR reaffirms its long-standing position that science is a platform for dialogue even in times of profound geopolitical conflict, and therefore a resource on which to capitalize to restore and preserve peace. COSPAR states that […]

COSPAR Statement to the 59th Scientific and Technical Session of COPUOS

Statement made by COSPAR to the 59th session of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of COPUOS

COSPAR 2022 Abstract Submission Deadline Extended

Abstract submission deadline extended to 18 February

• The Call for Papers for the 44th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, 16 - 24 July 2022, Athens, Greece, is now available.  Note the PDF is as published in the August 2021 issue of Space Research Today. For updated information see the individual scientific event web pages.
• Abstract submission is open.
• Website of the COSPAR 2022 Local Organizing Committee.

Advances in Space Research: 1st Issue of 2022 Now Available in Open Access

The first 2022 issue of Advances in Space Research, volume 69/01, is now available free to read through 31 December 2022.This issue contains 64 papers and 825 pages.

Statement from COSPAR about the Anti-Satellite Test conducted on 15 November 2021

The recent destruction of a satellite in low-Earth orbit is shedding light again on the matter of our stewardship of the space environment, which should be responsible, sustainable and agreed to internationally.  It is a founding and abiding principle of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) that space should be a global commons, open without […]

COSPAR Panel on Planetary Protection Open Session: 20 October 2021

PPP open session - 20 October 2021:  The COSPAR Panel on Planetary Protection will discuss recent findings concerning planetary protection of missions to Venus and Mars. The first part of the webinar, starting at 1pm CEST will be open to registered participants, who will be able to ask questions through the Q&A functionality. The second part will be reserved to PPP members.  If you would like to participate as a regular, view-only attendee, please use the registration link hereafter. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_59YY6WQdTUOkVZ82h4DNmg