Space Exploration Track News
- ISONscope is closed, stay tuned for more news
What is the Space Exploration Track?
The Space Exploration Track offers access to space research facilities, infrastructure and information with the aim of developing technical know-how, engineering processes and infrastructure in the area of satellite development and, promotes international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. The Satellite Development Track under Access to Space for All is a joint initiative of UNOOSA and space agencies, research institutions and industry.
How does it work?
There are several Access to Space for All components serving the Space Exploration Track: A
hands-on component, based on opportunities provided by different partners and aiming at providing access to space research facilities and infrastructure to develop technical know-how. A
tools component that provides information on open source tools to support the hands-on component and an
education component, which provides the theoretical foundation to fully utilize the opportunities and the tools. Additional components might be added to provide better support to the Member States.
Activities on each component open throughout the year and are available to participants from United Nations Member States.
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Hands-on opportunities
The following are opportunities under the Satellite Development Track
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ISONscope: Telescope provision opportunity by the Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics- Russian Academy of Science
Education Component
Check out the educational activities and resources under the Space Exploration TrackTools Component
Check out the open-source tools available for Space Exploration Track.Our Current Partners
Partnership is a distinctive feature of the Initiative. The Access to Space for All Initiative is only possible thanks to partnerships with various public and private actors, who are contributing to the initiative in various manners. New contributions to the Initiative are possible and encouraged. Contact us at unoosa-access-to-space (at) un (dot) org
Access to Space for All and the SDGs
Access to Space for All is key in raising awareness about what space technology can do for the Sustainable Development Goals. Each application for an Access to Space for All hands-on opportunity request the applicants to provide information on how their activity will support the Sustainable Development Goals. To date, UNOOSA has received applications that spanned over the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Examples of how Access to Space for All supports the Sustainable Development Goals are:
- SDG 4 "Quality Education": Access to Space for All provides educational resources supporting the hands-on component.
- SDG 8 "Decent Work and Economic Growth": Access to Space for All builds capacity for individuals to access jobs in the space industry.
- SDG 9 "Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure": Thanks to some of the hands-on opportunities of Access to Space for All, institutions create facilities that remain available once the opportunity has been completed.