United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

👨🚀Why send humans to space when we have so many problems on Earth? 🌍 It’s a fair question: human spaceflight is complex and can cost $ millions per mission. But it’s also one of humanity’s greatest drivers of innovation, resilience, and global cooperation.   64 years ago, Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to fly into space. On this International Day of #HumanSpaceflight, we are celebrating crewed missions to orbit (and beyond 🌙), but also the impact of those missions here on Earth.   ⚕️ Advancing science and medicine ☕ Developing everyday spinoffs like memory foam and thermal flasks 🌐 Fostering international collaboration through bodies like #COPUOS   Human spaceflight inspires us to reach higher and brings tangible benefits back down to Earth.   👇 Explore our carousel to learn why human spaceflight matters and how #UNOOSA supports safe and sustainable orbits for astronauts and the many critical services that we all rely on.   Find more info here: https://lnkd.in/ex5KAv3

🌌📢 How do you communicate about space to the general public? Here’s our attempt... Space seems far away, but it’s not - it's in your pocket, on your feet, in your closet, and on your desk. From the moment you wake up to when you wind down at night, space technology quietly powers your everyday life. It’s not just satellites and rockets. Think memory foam mattresses, LED lights, cordless vacuum cleaners, and even your thermal flask. Many of these innovations began as solutions for crewed space missions before becoming an essential parts of your daily routine. 🌦️ Checking the weather 📍 Using a navigation app 📸 Sharing a selfie 💳 Making a contactless payment 🎧 Wearing noise-cancelling headphones These everyday services and technologies all rely on the safe and sustainable use of space. This is why the work of #UNOOSA and the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (#COPUOS2025) impacts all of us. 📽️ Watch our latest video to see just how deeply space is woven into the fabric of your day: 📅 Stay tuned for 12 April, where we will be posting more on International #HumanSpaceflightDay United Nations

Want to build your space economy? Not sure how?  On 2-3 April #UNOOSA supported the organisation of the Space Industry Workshop in São Paulo 🇧🇷, in partnership with Agência Espacial Brasileira and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This event gathered leaders from the space industry and beyond to explore how commercialisation, international collaboration, and cross-sector integration in the space industry can drive economic growth and innovation.    📢 Deputy Director Driss El Hadani highlighted how UNOOSA's role as a facilitator, advisor, and capacity builder kickstarts space economies. "𝘜𝘕𝘖𝘖𝘚𝘈 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘴. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦-𝘰𝘧-𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴. 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴."   💡This workshop is part of the Space Economy Initiative, a joint project to strengthen the Brazilian space sector by providing specialised technical assistance, developing e-learning materials, and supporting the elaboration of a strategic roadmap.     🔗Learn more about the Space Economy Initiative and apply for the E-learning here: https://lnkd.in/gK72Ktqv

🫵♀️ We Need YOU to Advance Gender Equality in Space 🌌 Through the #Space4Women initiative, #UNOOSA is working to shatter glass ceilings and empower women across the global space sector. But to do this, we need you to share your experiences with us. Following last year’s Landmark Study on Gender Equality in the Space Sector, we’re launching a new phase of research focusing on the qualitative aspects of women’s experiences entering and progressing in the space sector. This phase aims to: 1️⃣ Better understand women’s participation in the sector 2️⃣ Support targeted solutions to include more women and girls in STEM and space fields 3️⃣ Build a global baseline to track progress on gender equality One of our biggest challenges is a lack of data, especially in many parts of the world. That’s where YOU come in. 🛰️ Are you a private space organisation? 👉 Share gender representation data from your company. : https://lnkd.in/gqazDHTS ♀️ Are you a woman working in space? 👉 Tell us about your career path and workplace experience. : https://lnkd.in/gr9XqDea All responses are anonymous. 🗓️ Surveys close 1 May 2025   🔹 Learn more about gender representation in the space sector in our Landmark Study on Gender Equality in the Space Sector: https://lnkd.in/dKK4PJQT   🔹 Read our actionable measures to foster a more inclusive space sector in our Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/dm4FAdM3

Today is #WorldHealthDay! 🍎 An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but when you need medical attention, space bridges the gap. Space technology is shaping the future of #GlobalHealth in ways we rarely think about:   🛰️ Satellite connectivity brings telemedicine to remote areas, ensuring doctors can reach patients anywhere. 💉 Remote sensing tracks disease outbreaks, improving early warning systems for public health responses. 🧬 Experiments in space advance drug development and could lead to 3D printing organs in microgravity!   🍼 This year’s theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures” highlights maternal and newborn health. Space innovations are playing a role here too: Lightweight portable ultrasound devices, originally developed for astronauts, now help expectant mothers in remote areas get critical prenatal care. Health workers with minimal training can use them in the field, and real-time data transmission allows doctors anywhere in the world to provide an informed diagnosis. Earth observation satellites also help map healthcare infrastructure, guiding investments such as maternity wards and neonatal care where they're needed most.   #UNOOSA is working to ensure that space technology benefits everyone, everywhere. Through the Space & Global Health Network, #COPUOS delivers real impact:   1️⃣ The 2025 Workplan has been validated, providing a clear roadmap for the network’s future. 2️⃣ The Space and Global Health Curriculum has been finalised, enhancing global expertise in space-based health solutions. (See the draft here: https://lnkd.in/dk3c7E6K)   🎥👇 Want to learn more about how space contributes to health here on earth? Check out our recent #UNOOSA101 video below!

📢 REGISTER NOW for tomorrow's SpaceNews/Jeff Foust Event: 'Space Sustainability and Orbital Traffic Management – A Conversation with #UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini'. 📅 11:00 - 12:00 EDT or 17:00 - 18:00 CET (Vienna Time). 👉 Registration Link can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dCM99nfJ #SpaceSustainability #COPUOS2025 #SpaceTraffic

📅 Today's 1 April, so let's have some fun: which of the following is 𝗻𝗼𝘁 a real satellite? #UNOOSA maintains the United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space, which we maintain on behalf of the Secretary-General 👇 Vote on our poll below and check out the following resources and links: 1️⃣ UN Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space, Online Index: https://lnkd.in/gtHjEAYG 2️⃣ The Registration Convention: https://lnkd.in/diDEvMJE 3️⃣ Model Registration Form for Registration of Space Objects with the Secretary-General: https://lnkd.in/g54x2DuX 4️⃣ 2023 Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space: Stakeholder Study: https://lnkd.in/dg_Krpba ANSWER IN THE COMMENTS TOMORROW

Ever thought about UNOOSA’s Access To Space For All initiative taking you for a spin? 🌀 #UNOOSA partners with European Space Agency - ESA to provide global researchers access to cutting-edge facilities like ESA's Large Diameter Centrifuge (LDC) in Noordwijk 🇳🇱. With the LDC's capability to recreate hypergravity conditions of up to 20 G (4 times stronger than the highest accelerations experienced by a Formula 1 racer 🏎️), researchers from University of San Carlos and Holy Name University 🇵🇭 are making groundbreaking advances in bone implant technology.   🦴 The team is testing how hypergravity affects the growth of bioprinted bone cells. Their research focuses on 3D-printed scaffolds made from carrageenan, a substance extracted from locally farmed red seaweed. While already widely used as a food additive, carrageenan could also be a game-changer for bone implant technology. By exposing bone cells to up to 15 times Earth’s gravity, the team hopes to enhance tissue engineering techniques—an advancement that could also support seaweed farming communities across the Philippines.   🚀 This international collaboration, combining space science, marine resources, and bioengineering, is unlocking new frontiers in medical technology, with exciting potential benefits for both space exploration and life on Earth.   📸 PHOTO CREDIT: University of San Carlos, European Space Agency

Are you a country wishing to showcase your space solutions, or request capacity-building assistance? The mid-term review of the Space2030 Agenda, this year, is your chance! These could be used to: 1) provide a global snapshot of good practices that tackle global challenges and 2) forge new partnerships.   The "Space2030" Agenda: Space as a Driver of Sustainable Development, which is General Assembly resolution 76/3 , highlights the role of space around 4️⃣ key pillars: Space Economy, Space Society, Space Accessibility, and Space Diplomacy.   As we approach #COPUOS2025, the midterm review is an opportunity for Member States and permanent observer organisations of COPUOS to contribute to the global dialogue on how space can drive sustainable development. Use the templates below to:   🎆 Showcase how space-based technologies support the implementation of Space2030 Agenda. 🏗️ Identify capacity-building needs to help match resources, expertise, and partnerships. 🛠️ Assess and highlight key tools and policy approaches that can benefit the broader international community.   1️⃣ General Guidance for the Midterm Review: https://lnkd.in/gbNVHm3B 2️⃣ Check out more info and templates for submissions here: https://lnkd.in/gkBGj2zB   3️⃣ Read the Space2030 Agenda here: https://lnkd.in/dgc-7aEx   PLEASE NOTE: Please note that these must be submitted by the national delegations of Member States of the United Nations, or by observers to the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.   #Space2030Agenda #Space2030 #Space4Life

🌌 Interested in space law, policy, and diplomacy? Want a front-row seat to international negotiations shaping the future of outer space? Join #UNOOSA in Vienna as an intern in the Committee, Policy, and Legal Affairs section and be part of the Secretariat for the 2025 cycle of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (#COPUOS2025)! 🛰️   As an intern, you’ll:   ✅ Support the work of the Committee as part of the Secretariat team ✅ Assist in capacity-building activities on space law and policy ✅ Conduct legal and policy research and analysis ✅ Draft articles and outreach materials   🚀 Don't miss your chance to experience global space governance up close, tackle space law and policy projects, and build expertise in the space sector within an international organization! 🇺🇳   📍 The internship is based in Vienna. 📅 Apply by Monday, 7 April.   🔗 More details & application: https://lnkd.in/gdcwfnxn   #Internship #SpaceLaw #SpacePolicy #SpaceDiplomacy