https://spacewatch.global/tag/unoosa/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:18:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/unoosa/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-from-dialogue-to-action-lessons-from-the-second-saudi-space-debris-conference-in-riyadh/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=72018
Written by Olga Volynskaya
As space activity grows, so does the risk from orbital debris. The Second Saudi Space Debris Conference in Riyadh explored how cooperation, regulation, and innovation could help secure the long-term sustainability of Earth’s orbit.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/unoosa-2025-policy-makes-possibilities-protecting-the-dark-and-quiet-sky-with-prof-aaron-boley/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69810 In this Space Café Clip, Kelly Soverns, Field Reporter at SpaceWatch.Global, speaks with Prof. Aaron Boley of the University of British Columbia, Co-Director of the Outer Space Institute, and a leading voice within the International Astronomical Union’s CPS Policy Hub, during the UNOOSA Dark and Quiet Skies Workshop in Vienna.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/12/unoosa-2025-protecting-the-night-sky-with-rosanna-hoffmann/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=69808 In this Space Café Clip, Kelly Soverns, Field Reporter at SpaceWatch.Global, speaks with Rosanna Hoffmann, Lead for Space Law and Policy at UNOOSA, during the Dark and Quiet Skies Workshop in Vienna - jointly supported by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the SKA Observatory.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/space-nuggets-43-2025/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68585 The 7th Summit for Space Sustainability in Paris marked a turning point for Europe’s space policy and industry. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/10/itu-space-sustainability-forum-2025-aarti-holla%e2%80%91maini-on-unoosas-mission-for-sustainable-space/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=68261 At the 2nd ITU Space Sustainability Forum in Geneva, Aarti Holla‑Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), joins Torsten Kriening for an inspiring conversation about the UNOOSA’s role in ensuring that space benefits everyone on Earth.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/spacewatchgl-opinion-moonshot-power-why-the-us-wants-a-nuclear-reactor-in-space-and-why-europe-cares/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66980
Written by Torsten Kriening
Eighty years ago this week -on 6th and 9th August 1945 - the world entered the nuclear age in the most traumatic way imaginable. Hiroshima and Nagasaki are not just history; they are emotional markers that still shape public memory and political reflexes across Europe. In Germany, the association of “nuclear” with danger was reinforced by the radioactive cloud from Chernobyl in 1986 and by the cascading failures at Fukushima in 2011, which led Berlin to decide on a complete nuclear phase-out, completed in 2023.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/08/the-space-cafe-podcast-137-with-dr-bhavya-lal/ Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=67037 Nuclear power’s bad Earthly reputation hides its potential as a lifeline beyond our planet. Space is already radioactive—and if we want to stay and build on the Moon, Mars, or Europa, nuclear offers “power abundance” solar can’t match. Dr. Lal explains why, covering tech, safety, law, history, and why the next space era may finally embrace it.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/07/unoosa-and-exolaunch-award-satellite-launch-opportunities-to-bolivia-guatemala-jordan-and-nepal/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66118 UNOOSA and Exolaunch have selected institutions from Bolivia, Guatemala, Jordan, and Nepal to deploy their CubeSats using Exolaunch’s EXOpod Nova deployment system. The EXOpod opportunity, part of UNOOSA’s flagship "Access to Space for All" initiative, includes fully funded launch slots for each mission]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/un-copuos-2025-our-orbits-dont-heal-themselves-a-conversation-with-aarti-holla-maini/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66025 At the sidelines of the 68th UN COPUOS session in Vienna, Torsten Kriening had the opportunity to sit down with Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, for an intense and inspiring conversation.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/unoosa-and-jaxa-announce-ninth-edition-of-kibocube-cubesat-deployment-program/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=66001 UNOOSA and JAXA have opened the ninth round of applications for the UN/Japan Cooperation Program on CubeSat Deployment from ISS Japanese Experiment Module "KiboCUBE".]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/06/unoosa-and-the-commonwealth-sign-historic-joint-declaration-on-space-cooperation-for-sustainable-development/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65770 The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Commonwealth Secretariat have formalized a strategic partnership through a Joint Declaration that aims to harness space-based solutions in support of sustainable development.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/04/unoosa-and-singapore-partner-for-space-law-for-new-space-actors-project/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:01:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=65113 UNOOSA and OSTIn are collaborating under the "Space Law for New Space Actors" project. The collaboration will assist the Government of Singapore to foster the development of its space sector in line with international standards and reflects the increasing strategic importance of space activities for innovation, economic growth and sustainability.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/gstce-2025-interview-with-aarti-holla-maini/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=64166 Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of UNOOSA, discusses Singapore’s role in the Forum of Small States and efforts to expand satellite data access for developing nations. She highlights the need for high-resolution data in urban planning, disaster management, and sustainability—while addressing the challenge of turning data into action.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2025/02/unoosa-and-fao-collaborate-on-space-tech-for-food-security/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=63796 FAO and UNOOSA have published a collaborative effort, “Leveraging Space Technology for Agricultural Development and Food Security.”]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/12/spacewatchgl-opinion-a-unique-space-sustainability-meeting-comes-to-hong-kong/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61867 Written by Quentin Parker

- From December 2nd to 4th a unique gathering of more than 70 delegates from over 20 countries  occurred at  the centennial campus at the university of Hong Kong for a conference on Space Sustainability and space debris. Crucially, these overseas delegates were not foreign nationals residing in Hong Kong but people that flew in especially for the meeting from around the world and with many coming to Hong Kong for the first time.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/riyadh-2024-recap-day-1/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62465 Torsten Kriening gives a recap of the first day of the "Connecting the World from the Skies" event in Riyadh highlighted the significant challenge of connectivity, with 2.6 billion people still unconnected out of 8 billion earth population globally. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/riyadh-2024-aarti-holla-maini-director-unoosa/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62463 At the Connecting the World from the Skies Summit in Riyadh, Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of UNOOSA, discussed the importance of high-resolution satellite imagery for crisis management and climate change adaptation. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/space-cafe-radio-geopolitics-on-space-diplomacy-and-sustainability/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62256 Join host Torsten Kriening as he sits down with Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), to discuss critical topics in the space sector. This episode give an insight view into space sustainability, traffic management, the role of private companies, and global cooperation for peaceful space usage.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/11/azercosmos-to-host-space-summit-during-cop29-in-baku/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=62163 Azercosmos will host the "Space challenges in the fight against climate change: Summit of Space Leaders" as Azerbaijan prepares to hold the Presidency of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), hosting the event in Baku from 11 to 22 November. Azercosmos will consequently hold its space challenges summit of Space Leaders on November 16.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2024/09/dr-lisa-kaltenegger-received-polar-star-award/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=61383 The Austrian Space Forum (OeWF) has awarded Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger the Polar Star Award – the Austrian Space Prize. Gernot Grömer, Director of the Austrian Space Forum awards presented Dr Kaltenegger with the award at a ceremony on Monday 23 September.]]>