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- The Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) is a non-governmental, nonprofit, science organisation, based in Cyprus, with a global scope of service and activities. Its main functions are research and development, space advocacy, and international cooperation in the field of space exploration, astronautics and astronomy. Education and outreach are also an important part of its mission as International Astronomy Education Centre (see ). The organisation promotes and facilitates international scientific collaboration in space exploration, and fosters domestically collaboration with other space-faring nations in science, space and planetary missions. It was founded in 2012 and has over 1500 registered researchers, members and volunteers and over 350,000 followers on social media. Its president is George A Danos, and the chair of CSEO's “International Council” is Prof , ESA’s head of solar system and robotic exploration (1987–2010). CSEO is the host of:
* The International Astronomy Education Centre, OAE Cyprus, of the IAU (see ),
* The Mars Upper Atmosphere Network (MUAN), as international host (see ),
* The Moon Village Association (MVA) Management Support Office, as part of the institutional partnership between CSEO and MVA. CSEO is the official representative of Cyprus to:
* The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), as Cyprus’ “National Institute” to COSPAR,
* The International Astronomical Union (IAU), as Cyprus’ “National Member” to the IAU,
* The Global Experts Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA), as representative of the Republic of Cyprus,
* The Moon Village Association, as institutional member and regional coordinator for Middle East, Africa and Greece,
* The Mars Society, having established the national chapter – Mars Society Cyprus,
* ActInSpace and DefInSpace as Country Lead,
* Mission X, as Country Lead. CSEO is member / partner of:
* The International Astronautical Federation (IAF),
* Copernicus Academy Network of EU Commission, as a founding member, (See copernicus.eu)
* The Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI),
* The Italian Mars Society. CSEO's board and council are comprised with distinguished individuals that are highly decorated for their contribution to space exploration. (en)
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- The Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) is a non-governmental, nonprofit, science organisation, based in Cyprus, with a global scope of service and activities. Its main functions are research and development, space advocacy, and international cooperation in the field of space exploration, astronautics and astronomy. Education and outreach are also an important part of its mission as International Astronomy Education Centre (see ). Its president is George A Danos, and the chair of CSEO's “International Council” is Prof , ESA’s head of solar system and robotic exploration (1987–2010). (en)
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