In 1958, the committee on Space Research (COSPAR) was established by the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU), the forerunner of International Science Council (ISC). As one of the organizations affiliated to ISC, COSPAR is the world's leading international community dedicated to space science and research. China joined COSPAR on March 1, 1993, and later on established the Chinese National Committee for COSPAR (CNCOSPAR). CNCOSPAR operates under the guidance of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and China Association for Science and Technology (CAST). The International Cooperation Office of NSSC serves as the Secretariat of CNCOSPAR. The President of CNCOSPAR is Prof. GUO Huadong, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
CNCOSPAR represents China to participate in COSPAR activities with the aim of bridging the Chinese space science community with the international space research community and facilitating international cooperation.
Its main activities include:
- Promoting Chinese participation in COSPAR Scientific Assembly, symposium, capacity building activities etc.
- Encouraging Chinese scientists to serve as officers of COSPAR commissions, panels and working groups to serve the community.
- Nominating candidates for COSPAR awards and medals.
- Organizing review meeting of CAS/COSPAR Jeoujang Jaw Award.
- Organizing the drafting of Chinese biennial National Report to COSPAR: Space Science Activities in China.
- Organizing meetings entrusted by COSPAR or in partnership with COSPAR.
CAS/COSPAR Jeoujang Jaws Award
Space Science Activities in China
