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Cyprus’ role in the global space community is being redefined amid anticipated announcements

Α significant announcement in the field of space research and exploration is expected to be made at the inauguration ceremony of the Cyprus Space Research and Innovation Centre (C-SpaRC) in Nicosia.

CNA has learned that the inauguration ceremony will be held at the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) headquarters in Nicosia on 26 June, and will be attended by high-level dignitaries and international space research leaders, including representatives from NASA, COSPAR, and Lockheed Martin. During the event it is expected that groundbreaking collaborations and partnerships will be announced, that will redefine Cyprus's role in the global space community.

CSEO has been working closely with major international players, including NASA and the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), to establish a groundbreaking initiative in the field of space exploration.

The project to be announced is expected to leverage Cyprus' strategic location and growing expertise in space technologies to foster international collaboration and drive scientific discovery. It also promises to not only advance scientific knowledge but also to stimulate economic growth and technological innovation in Cyprus. With its strategic location and burgeoning space capabilities, Cyprus is poised to become a hub for international space collaboration, the sources said.

The inauguration event is taking place under the auspices of the Chief Scientist of Cyprus.

C-SpaRC is a multi-million Strategic Infrastructure project co-funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), the European Union, and contributions from NASA. C-SpaRC is established under the auspices of COSPAR, the global space research organisation.

(Source: CNA)

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