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The Space Café Podcast #96: Navigating Space and Diplomacy: Aarti Holla-Maini at the Helm of UNOOSA

Markus Mooslechner and Aarti Holla-Maini: Credits: SpaceWatch.Global

SpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #96:  Navigating Space and Diplomacy: Aarti Holla-Maini at the Helm of UNOOSA

Episode 096 features special guests: Aarti Holla-Maini

Dive into this insightful episode of Space Cafe as Markus Mooslechner engages with Aarti Holla-Maini, the dynamic new director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). With a rich background in the satellite communications industry and a passion for space sustainability, Holla-Maini offers a fresh perspective on global space policy and its impact on society. From her personal journey to her bold vision for the future of space exploration, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of space diplomacy and technology.

3 Memorable Quotes by Aarti Holla-Maini:

  1. “We’re all one. It’s important to connect with people as individuals and rally around what unites us, not what divides us.”
  2. “My vision is a world where policymakers leverage all space applications, services, technologies, and data to the max for global challenges and policy objectives.”
  3. “We need to invest in what is sustainable and right, focusing on space technologies that bring improvement to society as a whole.”

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Choice of Music for the Spotify Playlist for the Aspiring Space Traveler:

  • Aarti Holla-Maini’s choice: “The Blue Danube” by Johann Strauss II, reflecting her appreciation for classical music and its timeless connection to space and humanity.

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The Space Cafe Podcast brings our signature brand of engaging and relevant content from across the global space economy to you via an exciting new format. Together with award-winning Executive Producer Markus Mooslechner (Terra Mater Factual Studios), our fortnightly podcast features guests that matter.

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