Committee on Space Research
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The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) is an international scientific organization that promotes and coordinates space research and the exchange of results, primarily in astronomy, planetary science, and space physics.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Committee on Space Research canonical | 2 |
| COSPAR | 1 |
| COSPAR Scientific Assembly | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4619260 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Committee on Space Research Context triple: [International Astronomical Union, cooperatesWith, Committee on Space Research]
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A.
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space is a UN body that develops international norms and cooperation for the peaceful exploration and use of outer space.
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B.
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs is the UN agency responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of outer space and for administering the main treaties governing space activities.
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C.
European Space Research Organisation
The European Space Research Organisation was an intergovernmental scientific body founded in the 1960s to coordinate and develop space research among European countries, and later merged into what became the European Space Agency.
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D.
European Space Agency
The European Space Agency is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to space exploration and research, coordinating the space activities of its European member states and partnering with major space agencies worldwide.
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E.
European Union Agency for the Space Programme
The European Union Agency for the Space Programme is the EU body responsible for managing and overseeing the Union’s space initiatives, including satellite navigation, Earth observation, and secure communications services.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Committee on Space Research Target entity description: The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) is an international scientific organization that promotes and coordinates space research and the exchange of results, primarily in astronomy, planetary science, and space physics.
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A.
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space is a UN body that develops international norms and cooperation for the peaceful exploration and use of outer space.
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B.
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs is the UN agency responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of outer space and for administering the main treaties governing space activities.
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C.
European Space Research Organisation
The European Space Research Organisation was an intergovernmental scientific body founded in the 1960s to coordinate and develop space research among European countries, and later merged into what became the European Space Agency.
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D.
European Space Agency
The European Space Agency is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to space exploration and research, coordinating the space activities of its European member states and partnering with major space agencies worldwide.
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E.
European Union Agency for the Space Programme
The European Union Agency for the Space Programme is the EU body responsible for managing and overseeing the Union’s space initiatives, including satellite navigation, Earth observation, and secure communications services.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | international scientific organization ⓘ |
| activity |
developing international standards for space research
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organizing scientific assemblies ⓘ promoting free exchange of scientific information ⓘ sponsoring scientific symposia ⓘ |
| aim |
to advance scientific knowledge of space
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to foster international cooperation in space science ⓘ to provide a forum for space scientists ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
international space organizations
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national space agencies ⓘ scientific unions ⓘ |
| field |
astronomy
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planetary science ⓘ space physics ⓘ space research ⓘ |
| focus | peaceful uses of outer space ⓘ |
| foundedBy |
International Council for Science
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linked to:
International Science Council
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| governs | scientific commissions on different space research disciplines ⓘ |
| hasCommittee |
panels on space research topics
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scientific commissions ⓘ |
| hasMember |
international scientific unions
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national scientific institutions ⓘ |
| hasObjective |
to coordinate space research programs among nations
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to maintain scientific rigor in space research ⓘ |
| influences | international space science policy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| meetsFrequency | biennially for its Scientific Assembly ⓘ |
| organizes |
COSPAR Scientific Assembly
ⓘ
linked to:
Committee on Space Research
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| parentOrganization |
ICSU
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International Council for Science ⓘ
linked to:
International Science Council
|
| purpose |
to coordinate international space research activities
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to facilitate the exchange of scientific results in space research ⓘ to promote space research ⓘ |
| scope | international ⓘ |
| shortName |
COSPAR
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linked to:
Committee on Space Research
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| supports |
data sharing in space research
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open scientific communication in space science ⓘ |
| topic |
Earth observation from space
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astrophysics from space ⓘ life sciences in space ⓘ microgravity research ⓘ planetary exploration ⓘ space environment ⓘ |
| worksOn |
planetary protection guidelines
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space weather ⓘ |
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Subject: Committee on Space Research Description of subject: The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) is an international scientific organization that promotes and coordinates space research and the exchange of results, primarily in astronomy, planetary science, and space physics.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Committee on Space Research
linked to: Committee on Space Research