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The #SMPAG meeting was concluded this morning, the next days are dedicated, for me, to the use of nuclear power sources #NPS in outer space. With the planned return to the moon, nuclear batteries and even lunar reactors receive more attention again. Participation was seldom that broad before. #UN #COPUOS #STSC #space

Already on Monday, the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee started its 2026 session. This morning, the Space Mission Planning Advisory Group started its meeting. At #SMPAG, Space Agencies meet and discuss planetary defence, i. e. how to react in case a Near-Earth Object threatens to hit our planet. More information here: https://smpag.net #PlanetaryDefence #COPUOS #STSC #NEO #Asteroid #space

Here is a run-down on Dark & Quiet Skies activities at the recent UN COPUOS Science & Technology Subcommittee meeting from @iau_cps: https://cps.iau.org/news/un-meeting-features-satellite-impact-on-astronomy/

"The discussion included remarks on the need to find balanced solutions, the urgent need for nations to support research on mitigations, considerations on the cultural heritage of the night sky, and the importance of space sustainability discussions within international bodies."

#Astronomy #Space #UnitedNations #COPUOS #STSC #SpaceEnvironment #SpaceSustainability

Zeit nach Hause zu fahren. Fast zwei Wochen in Wien sind rum, voll mit Diskussionen über #Nachhaltigkeit im #Weltraum, Asteroidenabwehr #SMPAG, Weltraumverkehr #STM #STC und zuletzt Nuklearenergiequellen. #NPS Dazwischen dann letzten Montag auch eine Veranstaltung mit Prada und einem Astronauten. Bis Freitag tagt der #STSC noch, diskutiert wird z. B. über den Schutz des Nachthimmels vor Beeinträchtigungen durch Satelliten (dark and quiet skies) #DQS

@cosmos4u @naught101 @AkaSci SMPAG will be meeting next week at the margins of #COPUOS #STSC. Usually the minutes are shared publicly afterwards via the homepage.

RT @usunvie
DCM Shampaine: “@nasa is returning the #US to the #Moon. But this time, in collaboration with industry and international partners. Cooperation is needed for challenging missions to Mars and beyond.” #STSC #COPUOS @UNOOSA
Full statement https://vienna.usmission.gov/2020-copuos-scientific-and-technical-subcommittee-u-s-national-statement/#.Xjg5XzaeniY.twitter