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TWiS 197: Inside UNOOSA - The UN and Space

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Most people don't think of spaceflight when talking about the United Nations, but the UN, through its Office of Outer Space Affairs, or UNOOSA, has been pivotal in securing agreements on space poilicy and behavioral norms. This week, we speak with Aarti Holla-Maini, the director of UNOOSA, and Dr. Rick Jenet, the executive director of Expanding Frontiers and the National Space Society's representative to the UN, about the importance of this office. It's a wide-ranging discussion of the intersection of international space efforts and the intersection with commercial space as we expand activities into Earth orbit, the moon, and beyond.


Headlines:

  • SpaceX Crew-12 Launch Sends New Astronauts to the ISS
  • Vast Joins Commercial Flights to the ISS, Prepares for Private Space Stations
  • Axiom, Voyager, and Vast Face Off in Commercial LEO Station Race
  • International Collaboration Ramps Up for Future of Space Policy

    • Main Topic: Inside UNOOSA—The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs

    • Dr. Rick Janet Explains the Role of COPUOS and UNOOSA in Global Space Governance
    • Aarti Holla-Maini Shares Her Path to Leading UNOOSA and Her Vision for Its Future
    • Distinguishing UNOOSA (the office) from COPUOS (the committee)
    • UNOOSA's Expanding Mission: Capacity Building, Disaster Response, Space Law, and Sustainability
    • The Importance of Neutral Convening, Capacity Building, and Industry Input
    • Growing Need for Space Sustainability, Debris Mitigation, and New Regulatory Focus
    • Anticipating Lunar Activity: Resource Use, Transparency, and Non-Appropriation Principle
    • Engaging Commercial Space Actors While Maintaining Member State Authority
    • Megaconstellations: Building New Norms for Responsible Behavior in Orbit
    • Future UNOOSA Goals: Coordinating Space Traffic, Centralizing Satellite Data Access, and Fostering Global Partnerships

      • Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

      Guests: Fredrick (Rick) Jenet and Aarti Holla-Maini

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