United Nations

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency have enabled several countries to become spacefaring nations and launch their own satellites. Through the KiboCUBE programme, research institutions in developing countries have an opportunity to deploy a satellite from the International Space Station.

Space technology can help monitor surface water for precision farming, monitor drought conditions and ensure effective water resource management. The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) runs the Space4Water platform which connects experts in the use of space technology for water management.

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) runs the Space4Women project to ensure that women and girls play an active and equal role in space science, technology, innovation, and exploration and that the benefits of space reach everyone. The project encourages the uptake of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and provides a toolkit for mainstreaming gender within the space sector.  

Space science, technology and related applications can offer innovative solutions to address various health challenges on Earth. The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) connects health professionals worldwide with space technologies to help control the spread of infectious diseases and improve public health services.

Did you know? Space technology goes beyond just exploration. From monitoring climate change to aiding in disaster response, the Vienna-based United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) actively supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.