⏰Regular registration for the #COPSAR2026 Scientific Assembly closes in one week. Don't miss out on your chance to join us in Florence space science, international collaboration and industry innovation: cospar2026.org

Tomorrow Athena Coustenis will be representing COSPAR on the panel for Lunar Ledger's webinar for the release of their first dataset. Register for free to learn about this dataset and the opportunities it presents for open and collaborative research in the new age of commercial lunar exploration.

Planetary defence relies upon both continuing research and international coordination. Our Commissions and Panels support both goals - especially right now as we're looking forwards to the unique opportunity presented by the Apophis flyby in 2029. #AsteroidDay

Our Assemblies bring together global space leaders, and #COSPAR2026 is no exception. We'll be hosting unique conversations between representatives of space agencies, industry experts, and more. Join the discussion by registering to attend today: cospar2026.org

How can humans adapt to live in space? How can we approach the search for extraterrestrial life? Discuss these topics and more from 1-9 August at #COSPAR2026. cospar2026.org

🎉 Congratulations to the students of the Erasmus+ StAnD project! At #COSPAR2026 in Florence, students will be recognised at the Opening Reception for their outstanding contributions to the project – and the three winners of the StAnD Image Competition will be featured in the StAnD 2027 calendar. 💫

🤖 Our Panel on Innovative Solutions is hosting a workshop on AI for Physics at #COSPAR2026, including a primer on machine learning, a real-world example and an introduction to agentic workflows. Learn more and apply to attend: www.cospar-assembly.org/admin/sessio...

Loren Chang's career was shaped by involvement with COSPAR. Attend this year's #COSPAR2026 Assembly to start your journey too – including dedicated sessions on career development and chances to network with global leaders from research & industry. ℹ️ Learn more and register: cospar2026.org

Interdisciplinary lectures at COSPAR Assemblies are a chance to draw together different threads and trends in space research and industry, from Earth observation to galactic scale observations and space sustainability. 👉 Explore the lectures at #COSPAR2026: www.cospar-assembly.org/show_infopag...

🚀 COSPAR Assemblies don't just share the latest developments in space research – we also look at what makes them possible. At #COSPAR2026, we'll look at how innovation and research feed each other, with engineering innovations enabling new science and the needs of science driving innovations.

📖 Looking for some stimulating reading? Make sure to peruse the latest issue of our information bulletin Space Research Today, featuring updates from COSPAR and the global space research community: mailchi.mp/cosparhq.cne...

🛰️ How are we using space-based and sub-orbital satellites in the fight against climate change? What new technologies can support sustainable ecosystems? Find out at the 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, 1-9 August. 🔗 cospar2026.org @media.inaf.it

✍️📹 Press registration for the #COSPAR2026 Scientific Assembly is now open! Journalists and science communicators are welcome to join us in Florence, Italy from 1-9 August, for engaging conversations between leaders in space research, industry and global space agencies: cospar2026.org/press-regist...

The #COSPAR2026 Scientific Assembly kicks off in just two months! It promises to be a stimulating event, with nearly 3300 scheduled oral presentations and 600 posters, a full roster of plenary events and leaders from space agencies and industry. Learn more and register: cospar2026.org @media.inaf.it

📢Calling all teachers! Register now for the SPHERE Summer School, taking place in Monsaraz, Portugal 12-17 July. A combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on activities to prepare you to implement interdisciplinary analog space missions in your classroom: nuclio.org/en/sphere-su...

There are just two days left to turn in your submissions to the STAND - Students as Planetary Defenders Image Competition! Need a little inspiration? Check out the replay of last week's webinar on observing using the The Schools' Observatory's remote telescopes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu3l...

What will the future of lunar exploration look like? COSPAR President, Pascale Ehrenfreund, shared her insights on how science is shaping space policy, responsible lunar activities, and a new era of access to the Moon at the Space Symposium in Colorado: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qjc...

On 14 May 2026, COSPAR President, Pascale Ehrenfreund, joined the 45th anniversary celebration of Romania’s first spaceflight. The event also honored the first Romanian in space, Dumitru-Dorin Prunariu, and his role in the Romanian and global space communities.

⏰Early bird registration for this year's #COSPAR2026 Scientific Assembly in Florence, Italy ends this weekend, on 17 May. Don't miss out on the chance to save up to 15% off regular registration prices: cospar2026.org/registration/ @media.inaf.it

Are you attracted by accretion events in supermassive black holes? Does the origin of cosmic rays blow your mind? We will discuss these topics in astrophysics and many more at #COSPAR2026, August 1-9. Save on registration with Early Bird rates through 17 May: cospar2026.org

🌌 The StAnD Image Competition is chance for students to get hands-on experience with robotic telescopes by capturing images in five categories, either using their own telescope or the free Schools Observatory online. ⏰ Deadline: 31 May 2026 🔗 Learn more and share: projectstand.eu/stand-image-...

#COSPAR2026 offers many opportunities to students, including: -Dedicated sessions on career development -Networking opportunities with leaders from research, industry & global space agencies -The chance to influence the future of your field Register by 17 May to save €50 off the regular student rate

Our Assemblies bring together global space leaders, and #COSPAR2026 is no exception. We'll be hosting unique conversations between representatives of space agencies, industry experts, and more. Would you like to be a part of it too? Register by 17 May to save with Early Bird pricing: cospar2026.org

Following the success of Artemis II, the future of lunar exploration is bright, but increasing complex. Join us at #COSPAR2026 to hear about the latest developments in lunar science and exploration. Register by 17 May to get Early Bird rates: cospar2026.org

Will we need plumbers on Mars? When fixing a malfunction with a drainage pipe, the students on the #EXPLORE2 analog mission realised working in space requires more skills than expected. They aren't just scientists and engineers, but also plumbers, photographers, cooks, communicators and IT support

At the Space Symposium this week? Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with COSPAR! Our President Pascale Ehrenfreund is participating in several events throughout the week and will be moderating the “Space Leaders Spotlight” panel on Wednesday, 15 April. #COSPAR #SpaceScience #SpaceSymposium

👩‍🚀The EXPLORE-2 mission has begun! 9 high school students from Austria, Greece and Portugal will be analog astronauts, completing a simulated mission to Mars. Follow them on social media to see updates throughout the mission: www.instagram.com/exploreproje... www.facebook.com/EXPLOREproje...

Tomorrow we'll be co-hosting a side event at #LSC2026 which will bring together expert perspectives on the importance of strengthened information sharing. The event begins at 14:00 and can be attended in person in Room CR7 or online at: teams.microsoft.com/meet/2876667... #SpaceLaw #SpacePolicy

Cool terms and/or writing prompts from the latest issue of Advances in Space Research - urban heat island - summer simmer index - high-frequency information injection - the rosetta reaction - newly identified disturbing effect - visible limb of the Sun - coronal loops 🧪 @cospar.bsky.social

After the success of #Artemis II, what is the future of crewed space flight in the cislunar space? How can it complement robotic missions? Let us know what you think ⬇️ We'll be discussing this in sessions and panels at #COSPAR2026. Join us: cospar2026.org #InternationalDayofHumanSpaceFlight 📷 NASA

🌍🛰️Pascale Ehrenfreund and Niklas Hedman represented COSPAR at the 2nd Conference on Earth-Space Sustainability held on 19 March in Leiden, the Netherlands. They contributed to panel discussions and workshops, sharing speaking on COSPAR’s role in environmental stewardship in outer space activities.

📣Calling all COSPAR CBW alumni! If you've taken part in a COSPAR Capacity Building Workshop, you're eligible to apply for a COSPAR Fellowship. The Fellowship enables you to build on skills gained at the workshop and to carry out joint research at laboratories that collaborate with COSPAR. 🧵(1/2)

At Paris Space Week, COSPAR Vice President Catherine Cesarsky signed the Responsible Space Sector Charter on behalf of COSPAR. By joining this initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to the long-term sustainability of space activities and to supporting a responsible space sector.

At Paris Space Week, COSPAR Vice President Catherine Cesarsky signed the Responsible Space Sector Charter on behalf of COSPAR. By joining this initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to the long-term sustainability of space activities and to supporting a responsible space sector.

The latest issue of COSPAR News is out! Check your inbox to find the latest on #COSPAR2026, updates from the Panel on Planetary Protection and our Erasmus+ initiatives, plus news from our members in the global space community. Not subscribed yet? Read it online at: mailchi.mp/cosparhq/cos...

⏰Thinking about joining us in Florence for #COSPAR2026? Abstract submission closes in 24 hours!

There's just one day left to submit abstracts to join us at #COSPAR2026 in the city of Galileo: Florence, Italy . Don't miss out on the chance to share your work with researchers, engineers, space agencies and policymakers from around the world: www.cospar-assembly.org

COSPAR’s Scientific Assemblies bring together a global community to look at the cutting edge of space science — including our new Panel on Machine Learning and Data Science. Want to contribute to the conversation? Submit an abstract by Friday, 20 February: www.cospar-assembly.org #COSPAR2026

A new age of space exploration includes an expanding community of spacefaring nations and private & commercial entities. A special issue of @royalsociety.org's Philosophical Transactions explores the new questions this raises for planetary protection: royalsocietypublishing.org/rsta/issue/3... 🔭

🎈Did you know we have a Panel on Scientific Ballooning? Find out about their session at #COSPAR2026 in this new video! Whatever your niche, there's a session about it at this summer's Assembly. Submit an abstract by this Friday, 20 February, to share your work: www.cospar-assembly.org

How can we increase the number of women in leadership roles in the scientific community, including national academies and international scientific unions? Read this new report from our parent organisation, @sciencecouncil.bsky.social, for a detailed look at the challenges and solutions.

Join COSPAR President Pascale Ehrenfreund and put science first at this year's #COSPAR2026 Assembly in Florence. You have eight days left to submit an abstract and share your work with our global community of researchers, industry professionals and policymakers: www.cospar-assembly.org/assembly.php

Delve into the latest research on space plasmas in the Solar System with Commission D at #COSPAR2026 — which is crucial for understanding the Sun and safeguarding our infrastructure and space missions. Submit your abstract Friday, 13 February: www.cospar-assembly.org/assembly.php

There’s just one week left to submit abstracts for #COSPAR2026 in Florence, Italy 🇮🇹! We'll be exploring the future of space science in the birthplace of the renaissance, from 🪐 🌕planetary science to 🌌astrophysics to 👩‍🏫capacity building and education. Learn more: www.cospar-assembly.org/assembly.php

Join Commission G at #COSPAR2026 to explore how we can turn the space environment into a unique laboratory for life and physical sciences🚀 Be a part of the conversation by submitting an abstract by 13 February: www.cospar-assembly.org/assembly.php #COSPAR2026 #SpaceScience #SpaceResearch

We invite you to join Scientific Commission C in exploring s𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬, at 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! Submit your abstract by 13 February: www.cospar-assembly.org/assembly.php #COSPAR2026 #SpaceScience #SpaceResearch #AtmosphericScience

We invite the global scientific community to join Scientific Commission E in exploring 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 at 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! Submit your research and join the dialogue by 13 February: www.cospar-assembly.org/user/mypaper...

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

From all of us here to all of you out there, Happy New Year. Science First !

Hey BlueSky people ! Excellent Holiday Season to all of you. Science First !