GLEX 2017 - GNF: Global Partnership in Space Exploration and Innovation

GLEX 2017 - GNF: Global Partnership in Space Exploration and Innovation

This panel organised by United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and China National Space Administration (CNSA) will be unique in that it will shine a light on a vision for a truly inclusive and global vision for exploration and innovation. This panel discussion will bring together the Co-Chairs of the newly formed Action Team on Exploration and Innovation, the Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs and the GLEX participants to discuss the work being undertaken on exploration and innovation in the context of the United Nations, namely in connection with the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer space and in the lead up to UNISPACE+50. It is foreseen that the panel will discuss the preparations for and the significance of UNISPACE+50, include the UNISPACE+50 roadmap, which is aimed at defining concrete deliverables of space for the development of nations under the following four pillars:

Space Economy: Space for the development of the economy
Space Society: Evolution of society and societal benefits stemming from space-related activities
Space Accessibility: Strengthening of national space infrastructures and capacity-building
Space Diplomacy: Building partnerships and strengthening international cooperation in space activities