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Today, on the International Day of Human Space Flight, we celebrate the beginning of the space era and reaffirm our commitment to the peaceful use and exploration of outer space! With our Space Security Programme, established in 2022, we strive to address the growing challenges and global security implications related to the space environment. From analyzing threats to space systems to fostering cross-sector dialogue and gender-inclusive discussions on space security, our programme aims to build knowledge, awareness, and trust in the international sphere. We're proud of our accomplishments, including the launch of tools like the Lexicon for Space Security and the Space Security Portal, as well as organizing events like the Outer Space Security Conference and regional dialogues. As we look to the future, our commitment to space security remains steadfast. We're excited to announce upcoming projects such as the digital Lexicon tool, Threats and Risks Mapping, and the Space Security Verification and Monitoring toolbox, which will further enhance transparency and accessibility in space security. Let's continue working together to build a more secure world and ensure that outer space remains a peaceful domain. Happy International Day of Human Space Flight! Learn more here 👉🏽 unidir.org/SpaceFactsheet #UNIDIRSpaceSecurity

Our latest report summarizes the discussions and insights exchanged at the recent UNIDIR Outer Space Security Conference, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 13–14 September 2023. 🚀🛰️🌌 This publication not only serves as a detailed summary of the conference proceedings but also provides in-depth analysis on key topics that are shaping the future of outer space security. It presents different insights into the challenges, opportunities, and collaborative efforts discussed by the panellists during the event. Read it here 📘⬇️ 🔗  unidir.org/OS23report

"Despite the high expectations created by the initiation of the process, the final session of the #OEWG was eventually not conclusive. The Group was #not only unable to reach #consensus on recommendations, but participants did not even adopt a procedural report, a document which merely states that the OEWG met on certain dates and specifies who was in attendance. This #failure is emblematic of the political differences that increasingly divided United Nations Member States. (…) The international context and diverging #interests, especially among major spacefaring nations, currently lead to incompatible positions resulting in the inability to event adopt a procedural report. (…) Despite not being able to reach a formal consensus, efforts to develop norms and standards of responsible behaviour for #space 🚀 activities have gained some momentum." That’s all folks. #spacepower #spacesecurity #realismrealm #realpolitik #realism #powerpolitics

🔊 Hot of the press! Our newest report: “𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙀𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙈𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮? 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙉 𝙊𝙀𝙒𝙂 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨(𝙤𝙧𝙨)” is now out and available to read on our website: https://lnkd.in/e47fvgQg All countries have a vested interest in preserving security and stability in orbit; however, the current geopolitical context leads to incompatible positions that challenge any agreement at the international level. While multiplication of new initiatives following the OEWG suggests shared concerns, it also risks diluting efforts and further dividing the space security community. In this context, the report aims to: ➡ Identify lessons from past space security efforts conducted at the international level. ➡ Analyse the recommendations sketched by the OEWG. ➡ Introduce the mechanisms already planned to tackle space security and outline considerations for the future European approach.

The challenge of Space Security will only increase in importance. Europe urgently needs to accelerate the development of its own capabilities to monitor, verify and act on space security and to reinforce its position at the negotiation table. Europe furthermore should strengthen its diplomatic efforts to cooperate with countries outside the continent.

Are you curious about the future of space security? Mark your calendars for August 8, as Intelligence and National Security Alliance brings together government leaders for a virtual discussion on "Space Resiliency: Leveraging Commercial Innovation to Advance the Mission." Learn about protecting #space assets, collaboration between industry and government, and more! SAIC's Michael LaRouche will introduce the fireside chat at 2:00 PM ET. You don't want to miss it!

Paper: Addressing Canada’s Exposure To Space-Cyber Threats (2023) #SpaceEconomy #NewSpaceEconomy #NewSpace #Space

The newest National Security Space Association (NSSA) paper has been published! Today the Moorman Center for Space Studies, an independent think tank within the National Security Space Association, issued a scholarly paper entitled “Dynamic Space Operations: An Overview and Assessment.” Authored by Chris Williams, Chair of the Moorman Center for Space Studies, the paper discusses the strategic underpinnings and potential value of the DSO concept, provides examples of Chinese and Russian dynamic space activities, and describes some of the key challenges and next steps in rapid implementation of DSO within the U.S. national security space enterprise. Read it now! https://lnkd.in/eGQjYZpc

📢 Centre National d'Études Spatiales, the French Space Agency, has again joined the CYSAT community for the event's fourth edition! 🌌 The French Space Agency was founded in 1961 by the French Government. As a program-focused agency and center of technical expertise, CNES is responsible for shaping and implementing France’s space policy within the framework of international cooperation, particularly within Europe. CNES is a major source of proposals that aims at maintaining and developing France and Europe’s competitiveness and ensuring that they remain key players in the space domain. 🚀 French space policy is implemented in areas of strategic, economic, and scientific importance, including the access to space with the Ariane launchers development and operations of Europe’s spaceport in Kourou - French Guyana. The Ariane program is run by the European Space Agency and launch services are marketed by Arianespace. 🌎 CNES has four centers in Paris, Toulouse, and French Guiana, where it co-manages the European Spaceport, the Kourou space base (CSG). Philippe Baptiste | Jean-marc ASTORG | Christine Gouhot | Julien Airaud https://cysat.eu/