# @unoosa on Instagram - **Type:** Image - **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DFpcCx5MvNb - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35584178-unoosa-instagram - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/295875d768.jpg - **Posted:** 2025-02-04T10:25:35.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** UNOOSA (@unoosa) β€” https://gondola.cc/unoosa ## Caption 🌍✨ 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: https://www.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 international cooperation and responsible space behavior. πŸ”Ή Registration Convention (1976): Identifies ownership of space objects, crucial for determining jurisdiction and responsibility in debris-related incidents. 🌟 Why Ratify These Treaties? βœ”οΈ Hold others accountable for damages. βœ”οΈ Promote transparency and cooperation in space activities. βœ”οΈ Contribute to a sustainable space environment. UNOOSA supports affected States by providing legal advice and facilitating dialogue between States. We mediate discussions between affected and launching States to ensure adherence to space law. 🌌 We are committed to working with Member States to ensure safe, sustainable, and cooperative use of outer space. Follow #COPUOS2025 for updates on #SpaceDebris and #spacesustainability. πŸ“Έ Photo credits: kenyaspaceagency ## Stats - **Views:** 0 - **Likes:** 62 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 0 ## Tags spacedebris, spacesustainability, unoosa, copuos2025 --- Copyright (c) Gondola