The Secure World Foundation has released a book about the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space. "It covers the creation of COPUOS, as well as its history, placement in the UN system, membership, leadership, major deliverables and outcomes, and schedule of work."

More info: https://swfound.org/news/all-news/2023/07/insight-swfs-latest-publication-the-copuos-briefing-book

#Space #UnitedNations #COPUOS

"The issue of the protection of dark and quiet skies from large satellite constellation interference featured prominently at the 66th meeting of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) which took place in Vienna in early June, although no consensus was reached."

https://cps.iau.org/news/dark-and-quiet-skies-feature-prominently-at-un-meeting/

#Satellites #Megaconstellations #Space #UnitedNations #COPUOS

#Science 📆 27 Feb 2023 The Committee on the Peaceful Uses of #OuterSpace (#COPUOS) drafted #guidelines to limit the creation of #SpaceDebris which have been incorporated into national #laws in more than 45 countries, including most of the major #spacefaring nations. (#China 🇨🇳 has yet to adopt them.)
#Satellite 🛰️ trails & radio interference : The #IAU proposed to set up an #expert group to study the issue for 3 years before presenting guidelines. “We need solutions that are feasible and acceptable to those who #operate the #satellites” https://www.science.org/content/article/astronomers-stumble-diplomatic-push-protect-night-sky