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Join us for the second Space for Island Nations Conference, where we will delve into the nexus of Space Security and Sustainability, especially vital for Small Island Nations. The proliferation of space activities presents both opportunities and challenges. While space technology enhances our lives and fosters global equity, it also brings potential risks, including tensions between space actors and the emergence of counterspace capabilities. At the #SINC2024, organized by UNIDIR and the Secure World Foundation, we'll explore: 🛰️ The significance of space security for island nations 🌊 Challenges specific to island nations regarding space access and use 🤝 Multilateral efforts to address space security concerns 💡 Opportunities for fostering common understanding and collaboration In addition to a panel featuring space security experts, we're hosting a closed workshop in collaboration with Maldives Space Research Organisation (MSRO) providing a platform for government and relevant stakeholders to exchange views and address current challenges. Learn more  👉 unidir.org/SIDS-Space #UNIDIRSpaceSecurity

[GalaxySpaceNewsGH: ASES and Turkish Space Agency Sign MoU to Promote Space Activities in Senegal] The Senegalese Space Study Agency (ASES) and the Turkish Space Agency/Türkiye Uzay Ajansı (TUA) have officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), focusing on human capacity development and space infrastructure advancement between the two nations. The MoU was signed by Mr Maram Kaire, Director General of ASES, and Mr Yusuf Kıraç, President of TUA, in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology of Turkey and the Minister Counsellor at the Senegalese Embassy in Turkey, His Excellency Mr Cheikh Diallo. The MoU was signed during the 2024 Space Technology Conference — Central Eurasia, which served as a platform for gathering national space agencies, national satellite operators, industry stakeholders from across Central Eurasia, and representatives from the international space community. The conference aimed to facilitate discussions on the space and satellite business and its contribution to the sustainable socio-economic development of the region. As per the official statement released by ASES, the agreement establishes a partnership framework to enhance bilateral cooperation in space activities, particularly in local capacity building, training, and space infrastructure development. This would involve collaborative efforts in research, technology exchange, and joint projects to advance space exploration and the utilisation of both nations in space-related endeavours. https://lnkd.in/e9h9c8Tn #galaxyaerosgh #space #spaceexploration #SpaceNews

#Updates | The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has formulated the Norms, Guidelines and Procedures (NGP) for implementation of the Indian Space Policy 2023 in respect to the Authorization of Space Activities. This includes the list of Space Activities that need Authorization from IN-SPACe, the criteria for granting the Authorization, and the necessary conditions/guidelines to be adhered to by an Applicant, as available in the attached document. Application templates seeking Authorization for the Space Activities have also been provided in the document. The Indian Space Policy-2023 (ISP-2023) was brought out by the Government in April 2023 outlining the role of all the stakeholders in the space sector in the country. The ISP-2023 has also identified the range of Space Activities that require Authorization by IN-SPACe.

As we look towards 2024, to infinity and beyond, the opportunities within the space sector are expanding rapidly, both locally and globally. Read our latest article: What's Taking Off in the Space space? (not a typo)

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The 17th Australian Space Forum is over, and this first of our new two-day format Australian Space Forums has been an amazing success. Highlights included: 🌟Australia’s Minister for Science and Industry, the Hon Ed Husic MP, presenting at our opening session, where he announced the new Technology Safeguards Agreement has just signed into law, bringing many new opportunities to the Australian Space sector. 🌟Presentations by Space Ministers from South Australia and New Zealand and the heads of both the Australian and New Zealand Space Agencies. 🌟Attendance by high level delegations from India, New Zealand, Korea and the US, with multiple announcements of collaboration opportunities and many MOUs signed over the 2 day program. 🌟Australia’s first female astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg spoke at the event and generously gave her time to talk to the space industry specialists of tomorrow - the students participating in the Space Passport Program. 🌟Hundreds of kids participating in the Australian Space Forum exhibition area and the South Australian Kids in Space finals. 🌟A comprehensive briefing on the latest McKinsey World Economic Forum Report for Space, with a forecast that the global space sector is expected to grow from a size of US$630 billion in 2023 to US$1.8 trillion by 2035. 🌟Briefings and insights into some of the big commercial space projects being undertaken by Axiom Space, The Exploration Company and RocketLab which are opening commercial access to LEO and exportation to the Moon. 🌟Our new format included 12 focused sessions across three streams, with speakers and panel discussions addressing topics ranging from Australia’s achievement in space to human space flight, sovereign launch, and what space means to Australia’s national security for the next 10 years. Another iconic year for Australia’s iconic space industry conference. Our thanks again to our speakers, guests, sponsors, exhibitors and everyone who joined us over a busy two days. We hope you are as inspired as we are! #17AustralianSpaceForum #17ASF #ATSF2024 #space #spaceindustry #spaceinnovation #networking https://lnkd.in/gqCmVkJx

In 2019, an international agreement was sealed on guidance for the long-term sustainability of outer space activities. 🌍🛰️ This pivotal agreement underscores the significance of global cooperation in prioritising space sustainability. It presents a compendium of internationally recognised measures and commitments to ensure that our space activities remain secure and sustainable for future generations. While these guidelines are voluntary and non-legally binding, they represent a substantial advancement towards responsible space exploration and utilisation. This achievement emphasises the crucial role of collective endeavours in safeguarding our orbital environment. Let's persist in our collaborative efforts to secure a sustainable future for space exploration and utilisation. 🌠🚀 Download the Guidelines for the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) https://lnkd.in/eKd5NrSz Image credit: United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) #SpaceSustainability #InternationalCooperation #SpaceDebris #SustainableSpace #FutureOfSpace #LTSguidelines

River of Nine Dragons Rivers seen from space: n°36 https://lnkd.in/dvXmMi_c The Mekong in Southeast Asia, which length is about 4 800 kilometres, is the tenth longest river in the world and the fourth in Asia by volume, with an average annual discharge of more than 280 square kilometres of water.   Originating in the highlands of the Himalayas, the Mekong flows through China, forms the border between Laos and Myanmar, and then between Laos and Thailand before running through Laos again. It then crosses Cambodia, where the first branches of its delta are formed, extending into southern Vietnam, where it is traditionally known as the "River of Nine Dragons". #S2GM service, developed by ACRI-ST, adwäisEO and LuxCarta in the frame of Copernicus Land service for the Joint Research Centre (JRC, European Commission). #Copernicus #Sentinel2 European Space Agency - ESA EU Environment and Climate

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱!🚀 Fondazione E. Amaldi is currently in Brussels for the 16th edition of the European Space Conference and the #EUSpace networks General Assembly, which are taking place today and tomorrow. The #spaceindustry plays a key role in the #future economic and security landscape of Italy and the European Union. #EuropeanSpaceConference #SpaceEconomy #EUsecurity #FutureEconomy #economy #security #Italy #space #EuropeanUnion

🌌 Last week's UN/Portugal Policy Symposium on Management and Sustainability of Outer Space Activities has added another milestone in the space track in the preparation of the #SummitoftheFuture with a focus on: - space sustainability - advancing Space Traffic Management (STM) - space debris mitigation - space resources - the important roles of the different actors and stakeholders. 🚀 As we face the challenges of an increasingly congested space environment, the symposium’s recommendations underscore the urgent need for international cooperation and advancements of the discussions for which #UNOOSA and COPUOS are uniquely positioned to facilitate. 🔗 Join us in Lisbon from 14-15 May to further these exchanges through expert roundtables and deliberations on the Lisbon Manifesto. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dGdhn_HH #SpaceSustainability #UNPortugalSymposium #UNOOSA #COPUOS #SpaceGovernance