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🌍✨ The Role of UNOOSA in Supporting Member States During Space Debris Incidents πŸš€βš–οΈ As space debris re-enters Earth’s atmosphere, it draws attention to the invisible infrastructure we rely on for global communication, navigation, and disaster response. A recent example occurred in Kenya: linkedin.com/posts/kenya-space-agency-official_following-the-discovery-of-a-metallic-fragment-activity-7280089494047854592-ymep?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAC7PdkwB9HbkVbP989ki__xWJpSD_06YjSE At #UNOOSA, we support Member States when space debris incidents occur by emphasizing international cooperation, legal guidance, and transparency. Here's how space law plays a role: πŸ”Ή Liability Convention (1972): Ensures accountability for damage caused by space objects, including debris, and provides a recourse mechanism for affected States. πŸ”Ή Rescue and Return Agreement (ARRA) (1968): Requires space object owners to recover and return objects at their cost, fostering int...

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