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United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

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AcronymCOPUOS
CountryMultinational (United Nations)
Type of OrganizationUnited Nations intergovernmental committee
DescriptionProvides the United Nations forum for considering international cooperation in peaceful space activities and development of space law and related principles. Its work involves member-state deliberations on scientific, technical and legal issues. The committee is a governmental negotiating and discussion body, distinct from UNOOSA, which provides secretariat and implementation support.
Primary Focus AreasSpace governance; international cooperation; space law; policy dialogue
RegionGlobal
Official Websitehttps://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/copuos/index.html

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First observed here11 Oct 2026, 07:36 EDT
Last observed here11 Oct 2026, 07:36 EDT
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