The United Nations, through its Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), promotes international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. UNOOSA works to establish legal and regulatory frameworks for space activities and helps developing countries use space science and technology for sustainable development. The office also serves as the secretariat for the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and maintains a register of objects launched into outer space. Associated keywords include: international cooperation, space law, sustainable development, COPUOS, and UNOOSA.
All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.
The United Nations certified Iridium Communications to provide Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) services on 2020-05-21.
Nine satellite companies agreed on 2018-05-17 to donate satellite capacity and equipment to the United Nations to coordinate responses to natural disasters.