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Cyprus 'Launches' into the Space Era

Cyprus Launches into-the-Space-EraUntil recently, space was considered an exotic destination that we all wanted to visit and explore, but few dared. Nowadays, it isn’t an inaccessible world full of secrets. In recent years, not only are researchers and scientists interested in space, but also groups like the Cypriot organization CSEO.
CSEO is based on the voluntary activity and enthusiasm of its members, and has a vision that involves creativity, science, technological progress and competitiveness, diversification of local Cypriot industry, and the stimulation of the private sector.
The Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) is a non-profit NGO, founded by key people in the industry and academia. Its objective is the promotion of space research and the development of the local space industry in Cyprus. The organization’s ultimate goal is the development of the high technology industry and the integration of Cyprus in the European Space Agency (ESA) as a member state. To this end, CSEO is cooperating with other countries already involved in space research.
Having collaborated with international space organizations (NASA, ESA, ROSCOSMOS, Planetary Society), CSEO is constantly trying to reinforce its presence in the local space community. The organization is acting for the benefit of applied science and education in general.
The main pillars of its activities are the training and support of youth in the field of CSEO expertise. CSEO aims to develop highly trained youth, able to deal with current or future scientific challenges.
Members of CSEO have already submitted several projects in the preliminary stage of Horizon 2020. Research papers of CSEO members have been internationally recognized at the highest level of the global space research community.
CSEO is actively involved in educational activities, to stimulate the younger generation into the field of science and research.
CSEO, in collaboration with the Municipality of Nicosia, will organize an event on the theme “Launching Cyprus into the Space Era” on Dec. 23 at 17.30pm. The event will be held in Pallas Municipal Theatre of Nicosia and the program includes:

  • Awards and  Diplomas ceremony: NASA SPACEAPPS CHALLENGE 2013
  • Presenting winning teams: MARSSENSE and ENERMAP
  • Briefing on the space-related EU framework program for research and innovation HORIZON 2020
  • CSEO’s framework and invitation for research concepts and industry applications
  • Keynote speeches from distinguished space experts
  • Open discussion

The event is open to the public. Due to limited seating registration is necessary at: http://cseo.eventbrite.com

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