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The UK Space Agency has announced its commitment to a number of projects or initiatives designed to help tackle the issue of space debris. The three sets o

The UK Space Agency is today announcing a range of different initiatives aimed at supporting safe and sustainable space operations.

As space technology continues to develop at pace, we are seeing larger numbers of satellites being launched than ever before.

Growing space security threats are proving to be a challenge for existing global governance measures, but consensus on new rules is proving difficult.

Is a space-related objective missing from the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015? This question was put to a...

Advertisement April 12 marked the 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first human space flight in 1961. It also became an occasion for fresh appeals for maintaining the sanctity of outer space. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, delivering a special message on the occasion, said, “We support the start of negotiations on the development of an international legally binding instrument prohibiting the deployment of any types of weapons [in space], as well as the use of force or threat of fo...

10 February 2021 What is this series about? Space debris is an issue of global concern that threatens our continued use of near-Earth space for the benefit of humankind. To raise awareness about this growing problem, ESA and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) have created a series of nine infographics and podcasts that tell the story of space debris, explain the risks and illustrate the solutions available to ensure future space exploration remains sustainable. Scroll d...

UN and UK sign agreement to promote space sustainability International efforts to protect future space activity have been given a boost thanks to a new partnership between the UN and the UK government From: Credit: ESA The agreement will help nations ensure that outer space remains safe and sustainable for future generations. The increasing complexity of space missions, the emergence of large constellations of satellites and the increased risks of collision all affect the long-term ...

POLITICO How Joe Biden can galvanize space diplomacy Nascent efforts to establish international norms for behavior offer an major opportunity to reduce the chances of a conflict. President-elect Joe Biden. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images By STEPHEN FLANAGAN and BRUCE MCCLINTOCK 01/15/2021 06:45 AM EST Link Copied The potential for future conflicts to originate in outer space, or for terrestrial conflicts to extend there, has grown as various governments are developing an array of counterspace weapo...