Special and Plenary Events

This spotlight session bridges the gap between astronaut health and public health, revealing how the study of space hazards informs terrestrial medicine. It will feature the formal announcement of groundbreaking findings from a major study of C-SpaRC, COSPAR’s International Space Innovation Centre, revealing for the first time a significant correlation between space weather events and …

Conclude your COSPAR 2025 experience with a memorable Closing Ceremony. This event will summarize the key findings and discussions of the symposium, celebrating the week’s achievements and collaborations. The ceremony will feature the COSPAR awards for innovation, and a look ahead to the future of space exploration. It’s a final opportunity to connect with colleagues …

IPAISS.1: Interdisciplinary Panel Science and Industry: Innovation, AI, Sustainable Solutions This panel will be split into two main components: 1) Eric Smith (LMCO and Chair, COSPAR Panel on Innovative Solutions) will discuss the process for turning the attention of the brightest minds in the world toward problems rooted in technology, of interest to COSPAR researchers. …

A pivotal event at the 6th COSPAR Symposium, the Roundtable of Space Leaders brings together the heads of major space agencies and space leaders from around the globe. This high-level discussion will focus on fostering international collaboration, addressing critical challenges in space exploration (including planetary defense and resource utilization), and shaping the future direction of …

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Kick off the 6th COSPAR Symposium with a vibrant Opening Ceremony! This event will formally launch the symposium, featuring welcoming remarks from COSPAR leadership, local organizers, and distinguished guests. It will set the stage for the week’s discussions, highlighting the symposium’s theme, “Space Exploration 2025: A Symposium on Humanity’s Challenges and Celestial Solutions,” and introducing …

The Role of COSPAR in Advancing Careers in Science Across Global Market – Applying Science Education to Industry Opportunities

“Collaborating with Space Industry and International Societies and Employing Principles of PECISS for a Sustainable Scientific Workforce” Global Space Industry collaboration with COSPAR was formally initiated in 2022 as a key component of the forward-looking strategic vision. Now in 2025, the Committee on Industry Relations works actively with COSPAR Panels on Exploration, Space Weather, Planetary …

This event will feature the official roll-out of COSPAR’s “Heliophysics Guidelines”. This document codifies the definitions of Heliophysics and its associated applied branch of space weather, while outlining a set of principles by which the international community can coalesce. Heliophysics, the study of the Sun and its effects throughout the solar system, is an umbrella …

COSPAR 2025 Public Outreach & Education Weekend – Your Gateway to the Future! Step into a world where classrooms become launchpads, lessons turn into missions, and students transform into explorers. EXPLORE Project – More than education, it’s a life-changing journey!This summer, students from three countries became analog astronauts in Monsaraz, Portugal. Now, it’s your turn! …