The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), established in 1958, serves as an interdisciplinary scientific organization focused on advancing international cooperation in space research. As a committee of the International Science Council (ISC), COSPAR's primary role is to promote global scientific research in space by providing a forum for scientists to exchange results, information, and opinions. COSPAR works with national science academies, international scientific unions, and space agencies like NASA and ESA, organizing scientific assemblies, publications, and panels to address key areas such as planetary protection, space debris, and space weather. Keywords associated with COSPAR include: international collaboration, space research, scientific assemblies, planetary protection, and space debris.
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Existing planetary protection policies are based on guidelines developed by the Committee for Space Research (COSPAR).