Ibadan, 30 April 2025. – The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Singapore’s national space office, the Office for Space Technology & Industry of Singapore (OSTIn), are collaborating under the “Space Law for New Space Actors” project.
The collaboration will assist the Government of Singapore in developing its space sector in line with international standards. The partnership also reflects the increasing strategic importance of space activities for innovation, economic growth and sustainability.
The cooperation will result in the delivery of a Space Law Technical Advisory Mission (TAM) to Singapore in October 2025. The mission will subsequently assess Singapore’s needs in the area of international space law, taking into account specific judicial, administrative and technical requirements.
Likewise, in-person training by UNOOSA, with the support of external experts, will enable participants to understand the importance of international space law, explore key elements of national space legislation, foster cross-governmental and multi-stakeholder discussions, and utilize peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
The “Space Law for New Space Actors” project is unique in offering UN Member States tailor-made capacity-building to draft, revise, and implement national space legislation and/or national space policies in line with international space law to achieve the long-term sustainability and safe exploration of outer space.
Executive Director of OSTIn, Jonathan Hung commented, “With the growth in Singapore’s space sector, establishing a comprehensive policy and legal framework for space activities would support Singapore’s global standing as a responsible spacefaring nation, as well as foster a facilitative and conducive environment for businesses. Singapore is excited to work with UNOOSA and contribute to the peaceful, responsible and sustainable use of outer space by all.”
