Oversight’s key to ensure sustainability in outer space: Guterres

Oversight’s key to ensure sustainability in outer space: Guterres

“Our common interest in preserving the domain of outer space, a province of humankind that benefits us all, requires agile and multi-stakeholder governance responses,” he wrote in the introduction.  The policy brief examines some of the “unprecedented” changes underway in outer space, including the sheer volume of satellites being launched into orbit, the participation of the…

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UAE astronaut Sultan Al Nayadi walks in space

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Nayadi walks in space

Photo courtesy of Twitter UAE astronaut Sultan Al Nayadi returned safely to the International Space Center after completing a spacewalk and mission. According to foreign media, Sultan al-Niyadi was given more than 55 hours of training to walk in space. According to reports, 41-year-old Sultan al-Niyadi had left America in space. setTimeout(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};…

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First Person: Saving the Earth from space

First Person: Saving the Earth from space

Dr. Calvin advises NASA leadership on its science programmes and related strategic planning and investments. Also serving as its senior climate advisor, she provides insights and recommendations for related science, technology, and infrastructure projects for climate action, from developing a new instrument to track pollution hourly to launching a water-tracking satellite. NASA Chief Scientist and…

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From The Field: A rare safe space for the LGBTI+ community in El Salvador

From The Field: A rare safe space for the LGBTI+ community in El Salvador

A visitor receives support at the Diké LGBTI+ community and health centre in El Salvador. The centre, run by the Diké organization, provides a host of services to the LBGTI+ community, including sexual healthcare, psychological care, human rights education, advocacy activities and safe shelter for those who need it, including migrants and displaced persons. It…

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