Aarti Holla-Maini
Moon Rocks from Space: China Donates Rock from the Far Side of the Moon to the United Nations in Vienna
A piece of history from the inaccessible far side of the Moon has found a permanent place at the heart of international diplomacy. In a solemn ceremony themed “From lunar ground to common ground: a shared future for all,” China officially handed over a lunar sample to the United Nations (UN) in Vienna in September 2026. The rock will be on permanent display there.
October 12, 2026
Research Team from Ecuador Wins Space Scholarship from UNOOSA and ESA
To build permanent bases on the Moon or Mars in the future, humanity needs construction materials that can withstand extreme conditions. A team of researchers from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador has now been awarded a contract for an exclusive research program sponsored by the United Nations and the European Space Agency (ESA) to investigate precisely this foundation.
August 2, 2026
El Salvador's New Ambassador to Vienna Sets a New Tone
With a series of high-profile meetings and the presentation of official letters of credence, Kennedy Obed Reyes Lazo has begun his mission as Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador to Austria and the international organizations in Vienna. The young diplomat has an ambitious agenda, ranging from the fight against corruption to space cooperation.
February 26, 2026
UNOOSA and Exolaunch Enable Satellite Launches for Bolivia, Guatemala, Jordan, and Nepal
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.
July 1, 2025
UNOOSA and Singapore Agree on Cooperation in the Field of Space Law
The United Nations and Singapore have announced a new partnership under the “Space Law for New Space Actors” project. The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Singapore's Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn) are working together to support the development of a national legal framework for space activities. This initiative aims to align Singapore's emerging space sector with international standards.
May 14, 2025
UNOOSA and University of Bonn Renew Partnership to Promote Space-Based Disaster Relief
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the University of Bonn have extended their partnership to intensify the use of space technology to tackle growing threats from natural and man-made disasters. The five-year agreement signed in Vienna aims to continue and expand the “Spaceborne Earth Observation Applications for Emergency Response and Disaster Risk Reduction” (SPEAR) project with a focus on Africa.
August 29, 2024
UNOOSA and Japan Support New Space Law Legislation Missions in the Philippines and Thailand
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Government of Japan have announced a new phase of their cooperation under the Space Law for New Space Actors project. This successful cooperation, launched in 2021, will enable UNOOSA to provide continuous capacity-building and legal advisory services specifically tailored to the needs of countries in Asia and the Pacific.
May 30, 2024
UNOOSA Calls for Increased Efforts to Combat Space Debris
Aarti Holla-Maini, the Director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, is calling on governments and industry to accelerate voluntary guidelines for the sustainable use of outer space. With the increase in rocket launches and satellites, there is growing concern about the risk of dangerous collisions and the creation of space debris.
January 8, 2024
UNOOSA Launches "Space Bridge" to Promote Global Space Dialogues
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) has launched the "UNOOSA Space Bridge" under the leadership of Aarti Holla-Maini. This project was presented at the World Space Forum in Vienna and aims to strengthen global dialog to promote local action. The initiative aims to promote international expertise through targeted exchange programs and connect isolated areas of work.
January 2, 2024
UNOOSA and Japan Foster Space Education with PNST Fellowship for Developing Countries
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), in partnership with the Government of Japan and the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), is offering a remarkable educational opportunity in the field of nano-satellite technologies.
November 28, 2023
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