The U.S. relationship with the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is managed by the Mission’s Multilateral and Technical Affairs Section. UNOOSA is the UN office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space, serving as the secretariat for the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).
The Mission also administers a number of programs to share U.S. outer space history and policy and to facilitate the exchange of ideas related to peaceful uses of outer space.
PRESS RELEASE: UNOOSA and SGAC Announce Winners of the 3rd Edition of Space4Youth Competition
The U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna announced earlier this year that it will support the Space4Youth Competition 2021, organized by the UN Office…
COPUOS 2021 – U.S. National Statement
As delivered by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, August 25, 2021.
The United States at COPUOS 2021
From August 25 to September 3, the United States will join delegations from around the globe to discuss issues related to the peaceful uses of…
2021 COPUOS LSC – U.S. National Statement
Agenda Item 3: General Exchange of Views, as delivered by Gabriel Swiney, June 2, 2021.
USA at the 2021 COPUOS Legal Subcommittee
The LSC meets for two weeks every year, addressing topics as diverse as space traffic management, orbital debris, and the utilization of space resources.
International Cooperation in Outer Space
The United States looks forward to working with our international partners to strengthen peaceful international space cooperation for the benefit of all humankind.
2021 COPUOS STSC – U.S. National Statement
As delivered by Chargé d’Affaires Louis L. Bono, April 19, 2021.
USA at the 2021 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee
The STSC meets for two weeks every year, addressing topics as diverse as space weather, orbital debris, and the long-term sustainability of outer space activities.
NASA, UN Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Peaceful Uses of Space
NASA and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) pledging cooperation in areas of science and…
UNVIE’s Neil Armstrong Spacesuit Replica Statue is On Tour!
UNVIE’s Neil Armstrong Spacesuit Replica Statue is now touring Central and Eastern Europe, where space fans will have the opportunity to view it and engage with its interactive features.
U.S. Supports UNOOSA’s Space4Youth Competition 2020
U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna Vienna, Austria June 9, 2020 The U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna announced June 3 that…
Ambassador Wolcott’s Message on the Successful Launch of NASA-SpaceX’s Demo-2 Test Fligh
Read the full text of Ambassador Wolcott’s message here: Hi, I’m Jackie Wolcott. Congratulations to NASA and SpaceX for their successful launch of two astronauts…
Successful Launch of Dragon Ushers in New Era of Human Spaceflight
A new era of human spaceflight began yesterday with the successful launch of the NASA-SpaceX Demo-2 Mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Launch America: NASA and SpaceX Demo-2 Test Flight
Launch America: NASA and SpaceX Demo-2 Test Flight NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Demo-2 test…
NASA to Provide Coverage of SpaceX Commercial Crew Test Flight with Astronauts
MEDIA ADVISORY: NASA to Provide Coverage of SpaceX Commercial Crew Test Flight with Astronauts, Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
2020 COPUOS STSC – U.S. National Statement
As delivered by Deputy Chief of Mission Nicole Shampaine at the 2020 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee, Agenda Item 4, “General Exchange of Views".
USA at the 2020 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee
USA at the 2020 COPUOS Scientific and Technical Subcommittee From Monday, February 3rd, to Friday, February 14th, delegations from around 100 countries gathered in Vienna,…
