#COPUOS

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2025-12-10

Expandir o Legado Global

O texto sugere preservar a ISS como um Laboratório Global de pesquisa, usando como núcleo de ancoragem para expandir a estrutura e garantir sua longevidade. O financiamento seria universalizado através de Parcerias Privadas e Fundo da ONU para custear a expansão e estabilidade.

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Eternidade 1Eternidade1
2025-12-10

Expandir o Legado Global

O texto sugere preservar a ISS como um Laboratório Global de pesquisa, usando como núcleo de ancoragem para expandir a estrutura e garantir sua longevidade. O financiamento seria universalizado através de Parcerias Privadas e Fundo da ONU para custear a expansão e estabilidade.

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2025-11-18

Auf nach Bremen zur #SpaceTechExpo. Heute ein Panel zum EU Space Act, morgen dann der Commercial Space Law Workshop, bei dem ich auf die Diskussionen zu Weltraumverkehrskoordinierung und -koordination bei den diesjährigen #COPUOS-Sitzungen zurückblicke.
Erstmal aber Zeitung lesen, die neue Ausgabe #SuW liegt ja schon zu Hause.

#SpaceLaw #STM #SpaceTrafficManagement

Eine Brotdose, ein Kaffeebecher und eine Ausgabe Sterne und Weltraum auf einem Tisch im Zug.
2025-05-16

Heute endet die diesjährige Sitzung des Rechtsunterausschuss des UN-Weltraumausschusses. In den letzten zwei Wochen wurde in Wien viel diskutiert und intensiv verhandelt, unter anderem der von DEU initiierte Vorschlag eine "Study Group on legal and policy aspects of space traffic" einzurichten. Es war mir eine Ehre und eine Freude, daran mitzuwirken.
#COPUOS #LSC2025 #STM #Space #SpaceTraffic

Blick in einen Konferenzraum im Vienna International Center, man sieht vier Menschen auf dem Podium und einen Teil des Publikums.Bild einer Person die eine Stellungnahme der deutschen Delegation vorträgt.
2025-03-21

@tness This is a very populistic article lacking even a basic reading and analysis of the international treaties and disregarding the work currently undertaken by the international community at the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Space in Vienna.
#Space #Multilateralismus #UN #COPUOS #SpaceExploration #Moon #SpaceRessources

Dr. John Barentine FRASJohnBarentine@astrodon.social
2025-02-19

Here is a run-down on Dark & Quiet Skies activities at the recent UN COPUOS Science & Technology Subcommittee meeting from @iau_cps: cps.iau.org/news/un-meeting-fe

"The discussion included remarks on the need to find balanced solutions, the urgent need for nations to support research on mitigations, considerations on the cultural heritage of the night sky, and the importance of space sustainability discussions within international bodies."

#Astronomy #Space #UnitedNations #COPUOS #STSC #SpaceEnvironment #SpaceSustainability

Dr. John Barentine FRASJohnBarentine@astrodon.social
2025-02-13

Meanwhile, although I never imagined I would agree with the government of #Iran about much, here we are. "Another critical consequence of the unchecked expansion of mega-constellations is light pollution."

The Islamic Republic's statement in the same COPUOS STSC session is on: unoosa.org/documents/pdf/copuo

#UnitedNations #COPUOS #SpacePolicy #SpaceLaw #SpaceDiplomacy #LightPollution #Space #Satellites #SpaceSustainability #SpaceEnvironment

Madam Chair,

The Islamic Republic of Iran firmly believes that the commercial interests of private companies should not dictate the regulatory framework for space activities. The deployment of large constellations is creating a complex network in LEO, leading to significant technical, legal, security, safety, economic, and cultural challenges for many nations. Among the most pressing concerns are the violation of national sovereignty and the obstruction of fair and equitable access to space.

Another critical consequence of the unchecked expansion of mega-constellations is light pollution. Despite ongoing appeals from astronomers for reductions in the number and brightness of these satellites, no satisfactory measures have been taken. Reports indicate that astronomical observations have already been impacted by the increased light pollution caused by large constellations. Additionally, radio signals reflected and emitted from these satellites have disrupted radio astronomy, transforming once-dark and quiet skies into polluted and bright environments. It is therefore imperative to regulate the radiation and signals of large constellations to prevent unauthorized service provision in other countries.
Dr. John Barentine FRASJohnBarentine@astrodon.social
2025-02-13

Kudos to @iau_org for including a mention of obtrusive space advertising in its statement during this week's meeting of the Science and Technology Subcommittee of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.

PDF: unoosa.org/documents/pdf/copuo

#UnitedNations #COPUOS #SpacePolicy #SpaceLaw #SpaceAdvertising #SpaceDiplomacy

In addition, the IAU notes that there is no means of mitigating the potential harm to astronomy of obtrusive space advertising. It represents the ultimate light trespass because its purpose is to be visible as widely as possible on the surface of the Earth. The IAU urges COPUOS national delegations to consider a prohibition on this technology that creates the risk of unwanted messaging and disruption of the dark night sky.

Thank you for your kind attention
Dr. John Barentine FRASJohnBarentine@astrodon.social
2025-02-10

A statement by the "Group of Friends" (six national delegations and six NGOs) on Dark and Quiet Skies presented at the ongoing Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Scientific and Technical Subcommittee is now publicly available.

PDF: unoosa.org/res/oosadoc/data/do

#Space #OuterSpace #COPUOS #SpaceSustainability #SpaceEnvironment #ScienceDiplomacy #Astronomy #DarkAndQuietSkies

Conference Room Paper on the Protection of Dark and Quiet Skies for science and society

Many companies and space agencies are building and launching space objects in low Earth orbits (LEO). Their purpose varies from providing communications services, remote sensing services, or low-latency broadband internet access. all beneficial applications of space technology and in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). such as bridging the digital divide. However, the rapid growth of large satellite constellations poses challenges for astronomical research from streaks of reflected sunlight for optical telescopes to increased power potentially swamping faint astronomical signals for radio telescopes. The growth in number of satellites also impacts amateur astronomers, and the general connection between humanity and the night sky, including for Indigenous communities.

Given the unique nature of this topic, no single nation or entity can drive meaningful change without the coordinated action and cooperation of governments, satellite owner-operators or manufacturers, and astronomers from around the world. The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space is well suited to address the challenge to optical and infrared astronomy and has the appropriate mandate, technical expertise, and processes necessary to achieve results under the five-year Agenda ltem.
Dr. John Barentine FRASJohnBarentine@astrodon.social
2025-02-03

EU Statement at the 62nd Session of the Scientific and Technical Sub-Committee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, 3 February 2025: eeas.europa.eu/delegations/vie

"The EU and its Member States strongly support the rules-based international order, with the United Nations at its core, and a multilateral approach to international affairs."

Includes an appeal to "the universalisation of the Outer Space Treaty for the preservation of a secure, safe, stable and sustainable outer space environment."

#Space #SpaceSustainability #SpaceEnvironment #OuterSpaceTreaty #OST #COPUOS

All activities of States in exploration and use of outer space must be conducted in accordance with the Outer Space Treaty, and we encourage all States to ratify it and fully implement ts provisions. We underline the importance of the niversalisation of the Outer Space Treaty for the preservation of a secure, safe, stable and sustainable outer space environment. Together, States need to uphold this Treaty and other key instruments within the United Nations framework, to develop further transparency and confidence-building measures, and foster responsible behaviour in the peaceful and free exploration of outer space.
Dr. John Barentine FRASJohnBarentine@astrodon.social
2025-02-03

Obtrusive space advertising will impact the visual appearance of the night sky, interfere with ground-based astronomy, and it may have currently unknown environmental effects. But there's still a chance to get out ahead of (and even prevent) this problem.

Read more: darkskyconsulting.com/blog/spa

📷: NASA

#Space #SpacePolicy #SpaceAdvertising #SpaceEnvironment #COPUOS

A spacewalking NASA astronaut holds up a handwritten sign reading "FOR SALE"
2025-01-31

@cosmos4u @naught101 @AkaSci SMPAG will be meeting next week at the margins of #COPUOS #STSC. Usually the minutes are shared publicly afterwards via the homepage.

Dr. John Barentine FRASJohnBarentine@astrodon.social
2025-01-28

"The American Astronomical Society has called for a global ban on intrusive space advertising through international treaties or laws. It also asked the US delegation to the #UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer #Space to initiate the process." (via @ust_magazine)

universemagazine.com/en/astron

#COPUOS #SpaceAdvertising #SpacePolicy

2024-06-20

Viele Grüße aus Wien, wo der Weltraumausschuss der Vereinten Nationen zum 67. Mal tagt. Dienstag gab es vor dem Beginn der Sitzung auch eine Konferenz des UN-Weltraumbüros zu "Sustainable Lunar Exploration". Heute und morgen werde ich an den Besprechungen der Arbeitsgruppe zu Nuklearenergiequellen im Weltraum teilnehmen. #COPUOS #SpaceLaw #UnitedNations #UNOOSA

Dr. John Barentine FRASJohnBarentine@astrodon.social
2024-05-15

Issued today. "There is a need for international coordination to foster transparency, clarity and consistency of relevant policies and regulations, ... to effectively address and promote the safety and #sustainability of #space activities."

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#Space #SpacePolicy #SpaceSustainability #UNOOSA #COPUOS

Title page of the document “Lisbon Declaration on Outer Space”, which includes the logos of the Unites Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the Portuguese Space Agency
2024-04-17

Nach einer angenehmen Fahrt im Nachtzug bin ich heute morgen in Wien angekommen, zur 63. Sitzung des Rechtsunterausschusses der UN-Weltraumauschusses. Ich freue mich auf spannende Diskussionen und hoffe, dass wir mit einigen Themen vorankommen. Mehr Infos und Webcast hier: unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/cop #UN #Multilateralismus #Weltraum #Space #LSC #COPUOS

Spaceflight 🚀spaceflight@spacey.space
2024-04-01

#SpaceAgencies and private companies are planning bases, scientific experiments and mining ⚒️ operations on the #moon 🌙. Whatever the #ArtemisAccords decide, Russia 🇷🇺 and China 🇨🇳 are not about to sign up.
A second effort at lunar governance is emerging at #Copuos*. Its new working group is mulling rules on the extraction of natural resources from celestial bodies theguardian.com/science/2024/m

* unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/cop

#ISRU #MoonMining #SpaceRegulation #UNOOSA

Dr. John Barentine FRASJohnBarentine@astrodon.social
2024-01-27

#Satellite #megaconstellation impacts on #astronomy are again on the agenda for the UNOOSA Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space Science and Technical Subcommittee. This event, organized by the Chilean and Spanish delegations, the European Southern Observatory, SKA Observatory and the European Astronomical Society, will be held on the sidelines.

#DarkAndQuietSkies #COPUOS #Space #SpaceSustainability

Invitation to a side event at the upcoming COPUOS-STSC meeting in February 2024. Along with logos of participating organizations, the name and details of the event, it shows streaks from satellites in the night sky over a landscape near dusk with the silhouettes of trees and the ruins of a megalithic dolmen in the foreground.

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