About UNOOSA
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space, and in the utilisation of space science and technology for sustainable economic and social development. The Office assists any United Nations Member States to establish legal and regulatory frameworks to govern space activities and strengthens the capacity of developing countries to use space science technology and applications for development by helping to integrate space capabilities into national development programmes.Activities by UNOOSA
LLM-powered Web-based information system / online compendium
Global Not ApplicableThe Space Solutions Compendium (SSC) is a web portal that aggregates information on space resources, applications and tools that can contribute to monitoring or achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It utilizes an LLM in RAG configuration to provide results that are backed by a compilation of space solutions connected to the SDGs. In its pilot phase, the SSC is populated with data coming from the European Space Agency (ESA), based on a partnership with UNOOSA to ingest ESA’s catalogue of SDG-related solutions. The SSC is designed to expand over time, allowing any space agency or governmental entity to contribute solutions through a template or a machine-to-machine interface, thereby supporting the broader Space4SDGs agenda.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsAwareness/AdvocacyInfrastructure/Systems DevelopmentNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeAccess to Space for All Initiative and Artificial Intelligence
Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Arab States, Latin America and the Caribbean BoliviaEgyptGuatemalaJordanKenyaNepalUgandaAccess to Space for All is a joint initiative of UNOOSA and space agencies, research institutions and industry to offer access to space research facilities, infrastructure and information. In the framework of the Initiative, the Office organized a webinar covering the use of artificial intelligence applications for space technology development. The objective is to raise awareness about how artificial intelligence can be integrated in space-technology projects.
Activity Type Awareness/AdvocacyCommonSpace Initiative: Integrated Space Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction and SDG Implementation
Africa, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Latin America and the Caribbean GhanaTrinidad and TobagoThe CommonSpace Initiative (CSI) is a global programme designed to support developing countries in applying space-based solutions—including satellite Earth observation, GNSS, and communication technologies—to enhance disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and SDG implementation. CSI provides a coordinated framework where countries access geospatial data, modeling tools, and decision-support services through a unified platform. The initiative strengthens national disaster-management systems, facilitates technology transfer, and enables regional and international cooperation across the entire space-to-impact value chain. Expected impact includes improved early-warning capabilities, enhanced availability of space data for national planning, and stronger institutional adoption of space technologies for public-good applications.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/AssessmentsAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeEnsuring Responsible AI in Space and Earth Observation
Global Not ApplicableThis initiative outlines UNOOSA’s system-wide approach to promoting responsible and trustworthy artificial intelligence across the space and Earth-observation value chain. It identifies key governance, ethical, technical, and capacity-building priorities and provides actionable recommendations to UN Member States, the private sector, and academia. The project strengthens global understanding of responsible AI in satellite operations, geospatial analysis, and disaster-risk management.
Activity Type Policy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/Exchange