https://spacewatch.global/tag/united-nations-general-assembly/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:45:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/united-nations-general-assembly/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2024/07/spacewatchgl-opinion-space-debris-causes/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:00:19 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=55846 As of 2024, 9,494 active satellites are orbiting Earth according to the "Orbiting Now" statistics. The Government Accountability Office projects this number to increase to 58,000 satellites. This significant growth is driven by private sector initiatives, particularly the development of mega-constellations, with programs like Starlink being among the most extensive. The desire for more precise and secure data transmission is encouraging a wide range of institutions to engage in space-related activities.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/12/unga-approves-asat-test-ban-resolution/ Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:00:10 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=45479 The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has approved a resolution to halt one type of anti-satellite (ASAT) testing, a largely symbolic move intended to support broader space sustainability initiatives. The U.N. General Assembly approved the resolution, which the United States and several other nations introduced, on December 7, among other resolutions on arms control and related topics, with little discussion or debate. A total of 155 nations voted in favor of the resolution, with 9 voting against it and 9 others abstaining.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-forty-years-of-negotiations-on-paros-outcomes-and-new-challenges/ Sun, 15 Nov 2020 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=28110&preview=true&preview_id=28110 Outer space has become an increasingly militarised area, source of confrontation and characterised by a sort of ‘desanctuarysation’ (notion used by Mr. Xavier Pasco, Director of the Foundation for Strategic Research – Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, Paris).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/06/spacewatchgl-opinion-copuos-at-a-crossroad-challenges-and-achievements-from-the-past-guide-us-to-the-future/ Sun, 07 Jun 2020 13:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=23269 The COVID 19 pandemic has ripped apart all sectors of the world’s societal fabric and rendered economies to a state of paralysis. Multilateral space diplomacy has not been immune to this chaos. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/11/pakistan-and-china-enhance-space-science-and-technology-cooperation/ Fri, 23 Nov 2018 06:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11496 During his recent visit to China, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Chinese counterparts signed a number of agreements that commit both countries to space, science, and technology cooperation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/08/unoosa-directors-statement-60th-session-committee-peaceful-uses-outer-space/ Sun, 06 Aug 2017 08:00:15 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=5301 STATEMENT BY SIMONETTA DI PIPPO DIRECTOR UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR OUTER SPACE AFFAIRS (UNOOSA) Sixtieth session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Vienna, 7-16 June 2017 Mr. Chair, distinguished delegates, On behalf of the Office for Outer Space Affairs, I warmly welcome you all to the sixtieth session of the Committee on […]]]>