United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

📢 Exciting news! Registration is now open for the 5th #Space4Women Expert Meeting, delivered in collaboration with the Kenya Space Agency. 📅 27-29 November 2024  📍 United Nations Office at Nairobi, Kenya How can we facilitate equitable access to space benefits for women and girls? What steps can empower women and girls to thrive in space and STEM fields? This event will gather global, regional, and local experts to address these questions, focusing on: ♀️ Gender empowerment  ⚙️ Skill development  💡 Education  👐 Networking We invite applications from women actively engaged in space activities, advocating for gender equality, and committed to driving positive change. We particularly encourage applications from African participants. 🌟 Learn more and register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dKt7KQqR Also, check out our Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit for the Space Sector - a key outcome of the last Space4Women expert meeting. This Toolkit offers practical solutions to promote gender equality and mainstream a gender perspective into space policies and the space sector. Explore it here: https://lnkd.in/ddgW6b4e #Space #STEM #UNOOSA #Technology #genderequality

In case you missed it, we’re working together with United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) to provide free-of-charge launch opportunities for cubesats from developing nations! Want to learn more? ↓ Join us on July 31, as our very own Robert W. Sproles, Ph.D. and Connor Pollock co-host a webinar alongside the UNOOSA team to answer questions on the application process and how you can send your satellite to space! → Register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gqJtZ6qJ → Find application materials here: https://lnkd.in/gQpBthcV → More details on this partnership: https://lnkd.in/gAHYdPa3

🌟 UN/Austria Symposium 2024 - It's a Wrap! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the 30th #UNAustriaSymposium, celebrating three decades of impactful discussions and collaborations! With over 1,600 participants from 100 countries and 55% female speakers, our 2-day event brought together a diverse and engaged community. 🌍🎉 This year's Symposium focused on leveraging space-based technologies for climate action by providing practical insights into user engagement, capacity building, and funding opportunities. We highlighted the crucial roles of government and intergovernmental organizations, with a special spotlight on Indonesia's experience, which demonstrated the importance of robust national policies and ecosystems in transforming technical projects into sustainable services. Participants left equipped with actionable practices and inspired to make their #SpaceForClimate initiatives self-sustainable. Highlights from the Symposium include: 💡 Insights from successful space-for-climate initiatives that prioritized inclusive user engagement and innovative capacity building, fostering end-user ownership and robust partnerships. 📈 Practical advice from investors and financial institutions on attracting funding to sustainably scale space-for-climate initiatives. 📜 Discussions on the critical need for cohesive national and international policies to support stakeholders and ensure the successful implementation of space-for-climate initiatives for the benefit of all. In addition to rich discussions and networking, participants explored the historic city centre of Graz, a #UNESCO World Heritage Site, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Symposium in a memorable setting. 🏛️✨ A heartfelt thank you to all our attendees and speakers for their contributions. We look forward to seeing the impactful projects and collaborations that will emerge from our time together. Until next year! #SpaceSustainability #UNOOSA #SpacePolicy #ClimateAction Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation & Technologie JOANNEUM RESEARCH European Space Agency - ESA AUSTROSPACE SCO | Space for Climate Observatory ICESCO

Saturday is International Moon Day, an opportunity to celebrate our closest celestial neighbour and its significance for Earth and humanity. The Moon has been a source of wonder and inspiration throughout human history, playing a vital role in our natural world as well as in scientific and technological progress. Without the Moon, Earth's climate would be much less stable. International Moon Day commemorates the first human landing on the Moon on 20 July 1969, and aims to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable lunar exploration. The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) supports the international community through the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) to promote the safe and sustainable exploration of the Moon. Learn more: https://www.unoosa.org/

Happy (or Merry?) International Moon Day! 🌕Today, we celebrate our closest celestial neighbour, the Moon, and its significance for Earth and humanity. From ancient myths to modern science, the Moon has been a source of wonder and inspiration throughout human history, playing a vital role in our natural world as welll as scientific and technological progress.    🌖 Without the Moon, Earth's climate would be much less stable. 🌍 The Moon's gravitational pull is essential in creating tides and stabilizing our planet's axial tilt, contributing to a relatively stable climate.     🌌 International Moon Day, as recognised by the UN General Assembly in 2021, commemorates the first human landing on the Moon on July 20, 1969, and promotes awareness of sustainable lunar exploration. The Moon's exploration is crucial for scientific discovery, technological advancement, and even future human settlements.    🌐 The international community, through the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and #UNOOSA, plays a crucial role in promoting the safe and sustainable exploration and utilisation of the Moon. Collaboration ensures that lunar activities are conducted sustainably. What are some of the recent milestones?    1/ UNOOSA recently hosted the first-ever UN Conference on Sustainable Lunar Activities on 18 June. The conference brought together the NASA-led Artemis Accords, the Chinese/Russian-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) and the private sector for the first time to exchange ideas on information-sharing, interoperability, regulatory frameworks and predictability, and promote transparency in lunar activities. Artemis and ILRS aim to return humans to the Moon by the end of this decade.    2/ In 2024, the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, COPUOS, has never been more relevant. Only 3 weeks ago, COPUOS took one giant leap to promote these ideals, through the establishment of the Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation (ATLAC). Through the deliberation and negotiation of expert-informed recommendations over the next two to three years, ATLAC will enhance global cooperation and coordination in lunar activities.     #InternationalMoonDay #Moon #LunarExploration #SpaceScience #UNOOSA #COPUOS2024 

👨🚀🚀 We had the honor of interviewing Charlie Duke, former NASA astronaut and the 10th man to walk on the moon, for the first UN Conference on Sustainable Lunar Activities, which brought together stakeholders from across the globe to discuss international cooperation, as well as technical and legal challenges to lunar exploration. That's not all. 🔍 At June's session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, a significant step was taken to promote these ideals: the establishment of the Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation (ATLAC). 👥 ATLAC aims to enhance global cooperation and coordination in lunar activities. It will develop guidelines and best practices to ensure that the exploration and use of the Moon are conducted safely and sustainably. #InternationalMoonDay #IMD2024 #SustainableLunarActivities #LunarExploration #CharlieDuke #ATLAC #COPUOS2024 #UNOOSA

📢🛰🌌 UNOOSA & Exolaunch are offering the opportunity to deploy up to two 1U-3U CubeSats with Exolaunch’s EXOpod deployment system. Join our webinar on 31 July 2024 for more information on how to apply and what would be expected! 💻   📅 31 July 2024 16:00 PM CET    Register for the webinar here:👉 https://lnkd.in/d5GEg8Jx   The application deadline to deploy up to two 1U-3U CubeSats is 31 December 2024.    🇺🇳 Director of UNOOSA Aarti Holla Maini said: "UNOOSA has directly supported four countries in launching their first satellites. Payload hosting and deployment opportunities, such as this, serve as catalysts for the establishment of national space ecosystems, the creation of space agencies, the registration of space objects, creation of indigenous satellites, and new national laws. We’re grateful for Exolaunch’s valuable contribution to UNOOSA’s Access to Space for All initiative and are confident that this will help countries on their space-faring journey.”   See the project page here: https://lnkd.in/d6BqAtjb For more information, see the recent press release on the joint project: https://lnkd.in/dD_zD4G2   #UNOOSA #AccSpace4ALL #Space4SDGs #Exolaunch #EXOpod

🌚 Meet Lunar. A single celestial body in our neighbourhood. 👀 Head over to our Instagram (@UNOOSA) to see the full dating profile. 😉 🌟And whilst you're here... Did you know? 1️⃣ #UNOOSA recently hosted the first ever UN Conference on Sustainable Lunar Activities on 18 June. The conference brought together the NASA-led Artemis Accords, the Chinese/Russian-led International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) and the private sector together for the first time to exchange ideas on information-sharing, regulatory frameworks, and transparency in lunar activities.. Artemis and ILRS aim to return humans to the Moon by the end of this decade. 2️⃣ This year, the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) took one giant leap to promote these ideals by establishing the Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation (ATLAC). Over the next two to three years, ATLAC will enhance global cooperation and coordination in lunar activities through expert-informed recommendations. #COPUOS2024 Stay tuned for more #InternationalMoonDay / #IMD2024 content in the lead up to 20th July! Tell us in the comments what fascinates you most about the Moon.

🌍🚀 Join Our GNSS & Space Technologies Workshop in Málaga from 18-22 November 2024!   UNOOSA and the Kingdom of Spain are gathering the brightest minds to unlock the potential of Global Navigation Satellite Systems and space technologies for urban sustainability. 🌐🏙️   ✨ Why Attend? ✨    🔍 Explore GNSS applications in health, clean energy, smart cities, and more.    🤝 Learn from, and network with, leading experts and industry pioneers to understand how cutting-edge technologies drive economic and social development while preserving our planet.     💡 Participate in engaging thematic sessions and a special half-day technical tour.    Secure your spot and be part of the solution!    ➡️ Apply before 18 August: https://lnkd.in/dN9Ktk22   #GNSSWorkshop #SpaceTech #Sustainability #UrbanResilience European Space Agency - ESA Ayuntamiento de Málaga Photo: Andrew Peebles/UNOOSA

🌟 VACANCY! 🇺🇳 Are you capable of developing a toolkit for how countries can approach the Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space? Are you able to organise international expert and capacity-building events? 🚀 If so, apply now for the opportunity to join UNOOSA as a Programme Officer! 🌌 📍 Location: Vienna, Austria ➡️ Duration: 7 months (temporary position) 🗓️ Apply by: 19 July UNOOSA is seeking a dedicated Programme Officer to support implementation of the 'Registration Project'. 🔗Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/drZ9U5xf 🇺🇳 Why work with us? UNOOSA is a small and dynamic team working on international space diplomacy, governance, and international cooperation for the peaceful, safe, and sustainable use of outer space. 📖 For further context, the Stakeholder Study of licensing, authorisation and registration practices of 47 countries and the European Space Agency, from phase one of the Registration Project, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dg_Krpba #SpaceJobs #UNCareers #UNOOSA #InternationalCooperation #SpaceDiplomacy #SpaceSustainability