United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

🚀 World Space Week 2024 is here! This year, we focus on the theme “Space & Climate Change” - highlighting how space technology is essential in tackling the global climate crisis. From monitoring key climate variables to supporting disaster resilience, space-based data is critical in helping us understand and protect our planet. 🌍   #UNOOSA works to advance the use of space technologies for climate action, supporting global efforts to mitigate, adapt to, and monitor the effects of climate change. By fostering international cooperation and providing access to space-based data and resources, UNOOSA helps ensure that space contributes to a sustainable future for all.   As we mark this important week, let’s recognize the transformative role space plays in protecting our planet and driving solutions for a sustainable future. 🌱🌌   #WorldSpaceWeek #GlobalGoals #SpaceSustainability

🚀 Eventful months ahead for Space Governance! 🌍 From addressing climate change and space sustainability to advancing space law and promoting gender equality in space, #UNOOSA is leading global discussions on how space can support a sustainable future. Here’s what’s coming up: 🗓️ 🌍 4-10 Oct: World Space Week #WorldSpaceWeek celebrates how #SpaceScience and technology improve life on Earth. This year’s theme - “Space & Climate Change” - highlights the role of space applications in addressing climate change and supporting sustainability. 🛰️ 7-11 Oct: 18th Meeting of the International Committee on GNSS | 🇳🇿 Wellington At ICG-18, global #GNSS providers and experts will review innovations in satellite navigation and discuss interoperability. UNOOSA ensures that GNSS systems support #Sustainability and #DisasterResponse. 🌟 11-13 Oct: UN/IAF Workshop on Space Technology for Socio-Economic Benefits | 🇮🇹 Milan This workshop focuses on the socio-economic benefits of sustainable #SpaceActivities, discussing how #SpaceTechnology can reduce its environmental impact and drive global development. 🚀 14-18 Oct: International Astronautical Congress 2024 | 🇮🇹 Milan UNOOSA joins global space leaders at #IAC2024 to discuss responsible space exploration and show how it addresses the challenges of #SpaceSustainability and safety. 💧 23-24 Oct: 4th Space4Water Stakeholder Meeting | 🌐 Online Connecting stakeholders to explore space-based solutions for water-related challenges, promoting collaboration on water management. Register until 6 Oct: https://lnkd.in/gGRVb6xP 🔧 30 Oct: UNOOSA/NASA Systems Engineering Webinar Series | 🌐 Online A four-part series on #SystemsEngineering for small space missions with NASA experts. Registration open until 21 Oct: https://lnkd.in/dY9DrN4A 🏙️ 18-22 Nov: UN/Spain Workshop on GNSS & Space Technologies for Urban Sustainability | 🇪🇸 Málaga Experts will gather to explore how #GNSS and #SpaceTechnology can help build #SmartCities and support urban resilience. ⚖️ 19-21 Nov: UN Conference on Space Law & Policy | 🇦🇹 Vienna This event focuses on strengthening compliance with UN space treaties, exploring the role of #SpaceLaw in sustainable development, and increasing international cooperation in space activities. 👩🚀 27-29 Nov: Space for Women Expert Meeting | 🇰🇪 Nairobi Promoting gender equality in space, this event will empower women and girls to thrive in #Space and #STEM fields. 🌍 3-5 Dec: UN World Space Forum 2024 | 🇩🇪 Bonn Themed "Sustainable Space for Sustainability on Earth", experts will discuss how space activities contribute to the #SDGs and the #Space2030 Agenda, fostering partnerships for #SpaceSustainability. Apply: https://lnkd.in/eG3WJG7J Stay tuned and check our website for all the information! ✅

🌍✨ UNOOSA had the pleasure of hosting a Space Law Technical Advisory Mission in Morocco 🇲🇦. The one-day event, as part of the #SpaceLawProject, informed government officials of the benefits and importance of having a national space law, and addressed key issues such as authorization, supervision, registration and space debris mitigation. 🔍 Experts from various countries and industry, including 🇫🇷, 🇮🇹, 🇳🇱, 🇱🇺, shared their practices in critical topics such as: 1️⃣ 📝 Purpose, scope and key elements of a national space law, and ensuring compliance with international space law. 2️⃣ 🚀 Authorisation, licensing, and continuing supervision of space activities. 3️⃣ 🛰 State responsibility, liability, registration of space objects. 4️⃣ 🌐 Industry perspective of dealing with different national licensing procedures. 5️⃣ 🪐 Regulation and mitigating space debris. A special thanks to the Government of Morocco, the Government of Italy, Sapienza Università di Roma and CRTS (Center for Remote Sensing). This mission is funded by the Government of Italy through Sapienza University. 💪 For more information on UNOOSA's Accessing Space Treaty Resources Online (ASTRO) Database, see: https://lnkd.in/d-YR8haA 

🚀 We are hiring! UNOOSA is currently seeking qualified candidates for three positions: Chief of the Space Applications Section, and two Internships in Public Information (Communications and Graphic Design).   1️⃣ Chief, Space Applications Section (P5) Lead cutting-edge projects in space technology for sustainable development, climate action, disaster management, and more. This senior role will oversee initiatives like the Programme on Space Applications, UN-SPIDER, and the International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (ICG). 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dhVHCA-H   2️⃣ Public Information Intern (Communications) Be part of our communications team, promoting UNOOSA’s initiatives through social media, public relations, and outreach. If you're passionate about international cooperation, space, and storytelling, this is your opportunity! 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dtwTNdJu   3️⃣ Public Information Intern (Graphic Design) Bring your creativity to the team! Design compelling visuals to support UNOOSA’s strategic communications across various platforms. Perfect for students or graduates with graphic design skills looking to gain hands-on experience with the UN. 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dGD8fy9r   💡 This is your opportunity to work on high-impact projects at the forefront of space technology and international cooperation. Don’t miss out—learn more and apply today!   #SpaceJobs #UNJobs #UNOOSA

🌌 Want to know what it takes to build a space mission from the ground up? 🚀 Now’s your chance to take a deeper dive into systems engineering with NASA and #UNOOSA! Following the success of our first webinar series, we’re back with an even more advanced 4-part webinar series designed to teach you the essential skills needed to develop small space missions. 🌍 🔍 Systems engineering is the backbone of every successful space mission or experiment. Whether you’re planning, designing, or managing a project, this series will cover several critical aspects—taught by NASA experts. 💡 What you’ll learn: 1️⃣ Requirements & Testing: How to write and evaluate mission-critical requirements 2️⃣ Project Lifecycle Reviews: Key milestones for each phase of a space mission 3️⃣ MBSE: The role of model-based systems engineering in small spacecraft missions 4️⃣ Science Mission Design: Steps to create and develop a successful science mission 🎓 Who should join? University students or recent graduates with a degree in space-related fields, who are committed to attending all sessions. 🗓 Key dates: Registration Deadline: 21 October 2024 (CEST) First Session: 30 October 2024 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dY9DrN4A #SpaceMissions #SystemsEngineering #SpaceEducation #AccSpace4All

🚀 Space is more congested than ever, with over 10,500 operational satellites currently orbiting Earth—and this number is expected to soar beyond 100,000 by 2030. As space activity grows, so do the challenges of ensuring safety and sustainability. Our Director, Aarti Holla-Maini, contributed to the World Economic Forum Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Data and Information Sharing Principles, a key paper that addresses how better coordination and data-sharing among space actors can help mitigate the risks of space congestion and collisions. 🌍🛰️ Here are some key takeaways: 1️⃣ Enhancing data-sharing practices: Improved data-sharing between SSA providers and satellite operators—particularly for satellite ephemerides and planned maneuvers—is critical for reducing collision risks and increasing the accuracy of conjunction warnings. 2️⃣ Strengthening coordination among SSA providers: As the number of SSA providers grows worldwide, better communication and cooperation are essential to align collision predictions, reduce conflicting information, and support a unified global space traffic management approach. 🌐🤝 3️⃣ Implementing standardized data formats and procedures: Adopting international standards, like those in the Guidelines for the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities (#LTSGuidelines), is vital for consistent, reliable SSA data-sharing. This will help improve global efforts to manage the increasingly congested space environment. 📊🌱 📄 Read the full paper and discover how these principles are shaping the future of space governance. #SpaceSustainability #COPUOS

🌍🚀 UNOOSA did its very own 'Night at the Museum’ on Saturday at the American Museum of Natural History, focusing on Space for Sustainable Development Goals. This official side event of the Summit of the Future brought together world leaders to explore the pivotal role space plays in tackling some of today’s most urgent challenges.   An immersive experience at the Hayden Planetarium, with cutting-edge dome projections, showcased planetary data and climate insights. This unique perspective demonstrated how space exploration and Earth observation are driving innovative solutions for climate resilience, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development.   🇦🇹🇿🇲🇹🇴🇸🇪🇨🇴🇸🇦🇩🇪 We were privileged to receive and hear from distinguished speakers, including the Hon. Fekitamoeloa Utoikamanu, Tongan Minister of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications; H.E. Ebba Busch, Vice Prime Minister of Sweden; Bill Nelson, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Administrator; David Zapolsky, Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy & General Counsel, Amazon; Mauricio Lizcano, Minister of Information Technologies and Communications, Colombia, H.E. Dr. Mohammed Altamimi, Vice Chairman and CEO, وكالة الفضاء السعودية | Saudi Space Agency; and H.E. Dr. Jörg Kukies, State Secretary at the Federal Chancellery, Germany.    Throughout the evening, speakers and guests delved into critical topics, including the role of space in fostering global #connectivity, the need for #SpaceTraffic coordination, and the growing space’s potential to drive innovation and equitable development. The discussion highlighted the necessity of international collaboration leveraging space technologies and scaling solutions.   We extend our gratitude to our co-hosts and sponsors for making this event possible: the American Museum of Natural History, Amazon, the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), and the Governments of Austria and Zambia.   #GlobalGoals #OurCommonFuture #OurCommonAgenda #COPUOS #SDGs #SummitoftheFuture

🇺🇳 #BREAKING Heads of State from 193 countries just agreed the Pact for the Future. It notes the importance of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (#COPUOS) to address active debris removal, space traffic & space resources, & encouraged a #UNISPACEIV conference in 2027. COPUOS’ work, over the last 65 years to deliver global space governance, underpins today’s global space economy & is evolving to respond to the urgent needs concerning space sustainability & solutions. 👀 Here’s what the Pact says about the peaceful uses of space: 🌐 We will strengthen international cooperation for the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes and for the benefit of all humanity. The Outer Space Treaty of 1967 identifies outer space as the province of all humankind. Humanity’s reliance on space is increasing day-by-day and the Outer Space Treaty must be recognized as the cornerstone of the international legal regime governing outer space activities. We are living through an age of increased access and activities in outer space. The growth in the number of objects in outer space, the return of humans to deep space, and our expanding reliance on outer space systems demands urgent action. Safe and sustainable use of space plays a critical role in the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. The opportunities for people and planet are enormous, but there are also risks that must be managed. We encourage the COPUOS to further consult on the proposal to hold a fourth United Nations Conference on the Peaceful Exploration of Outer Space (UNISPACE IV) in 2027. We decide to: a) Reaffirm the importance of the widest possible adherence to and full compliance with the 1967 Outer Space Treaty and discuss the establishment of new frameworks for space traffic, space debris, and space resources through the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. b) Invite the engagement of relevant private sector, civil society, and other relevant stakeholders, where appropriate and applicable, to contribute to intergovernmental processes related to the increased safety and sustainability of outer space. ♻️🛰 What next for #SpaceSustainability? #UNOOSA is: 1️⃣ Supporting States on the implentation of space law, policy & governance (see case studies here: https://lnkd.in/eRhgzVQP) 2️⃣ Leveraging industry experience to inform deliberations of COPUOS on STM, ADR, etc, to ensure delegates can better respond to proposals 3️⃣ Levelling the playing field in terms of understanding the components of STM through capacity-building for Member States 4️⃣ Completing, updating, & making operationally relevant the list of Points of Contacts started in 2019 pursuant to the LTS Guidelines 5️⃣ Convening operational experts from industry & government to develop a shared understanding of needs & possible consensus 6️⃣ Working to secure a market for ADR to incentivise investment, scale solutions, & stimulate interaction on associated issues such as cost #OurCommonFuture

The Summit of the Future kicked off yesterday with a message of peace and international cooperation from the International Space Station and China Manned Space Station. Check out 🇺🇸's video from the International Space Station 👇. Our sincere thanks go to NASA Astronauts Matthew Dominick and Jeanette Epps, PhD . 🌐 Stay tuned for more exciting updates from New York and the UN General Assembly. #OurCommonAgenda #GlobalGoals #SummitoftheFuture NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Aarti Holla-Maini

The Summit of the Future kicked off yesterday with a message of peace and international cooperation from the International Space Station and China Manned Space Station. Check out 🇨🇳's video from the China Manned Space Station 👇. Our sincere thanks go to Taikonauts Li Cong, Ye Guangfu and Li Guangsu. 🌐 Stay tuned for more exciting updates from New York and the UN General Assembly. #OurCommonAgenda #GlobalGoals #SummitoftheFuture Aarti Holla-Maini