UNOOSA and Exolaunch Enable Satellite Launches for Bolivia, Guatemala, Jordan, and Nepal

PeopleDiplomats ♦ Published: July 1, 2025; 10:52 ♦ (Vindobona)

In a move to promote equal access to space, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Exolaunch GmbH have announced that institutions from Bolivia, Guatemala, Jordan, and Nepal have been selected to launch their CubeSats.

Bolivia, Guatemala, Jordan, and Nepal have been selected to launch their CubeSats using Exolaunch's EXOpod Nova deployment system. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons, NASA, Public domain

This groundbreaking initiative, part of UNOOSA's Access to Space for All program, includes fully funded launch slots for each mission and underscores the growing global interest in space and the need for practical launch opportunities for emerging spacefaring nations. All four projects aim to build local expertise, advance national development priorities, and contribute to the global…