UNOOSA
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) promotes international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space, supporting sustainable development and responsible governance of outer space.
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
Description
UNOOSA is the United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of outer space. It serves as the secretariat for the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and works to strengthen the capacity of countries to use space science, technology, and applications for sustainable development. Its remit includes space law, disaster management, satellite applications, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through space-based solutions.
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UN Agency |
International, Space, Science & Technology, Sustainable Development |
Established / Active Since
1958 (COPUOS established), 1962 (UNOOSA established as an office in Vienna, Austria).
Maintained By / Organised By
United Nations
Official Resources
https://www.unoosa.org
Relationship to Lemu
Lemu has registered its biodiversity-focused satellite Lemu Nge with UNOOSA, ensuring international transparency and alignment with space governance norms. This registration underscores Lemu’s commitment to responsible satellite operations while contributing to UNOOSA’s mandate of peaceful space use. By leveraging Lemu Nge’s hyperspectral monitoring capabilities, Lemu advances UNOOSA’s vision of applying space technology to sustainable development and environmental stewardship.