Overview

This is an advanced committee, it is recommended that delegates with experience compete in this committee.

UNOOSA serves as the leading international body responsible for promoting cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of outer space. It oversees the implementation of international space law and ensures that space activities are conducted for the benefit of all countries, regardless of their spacefaring capabilities. With rapid technological advancements and increased interest in extraterrestrial exploration, UNOOSA plays a critical role in balancing innovation, legal frameworks, and global equity in outer space governance. 

Topic 1: Technology and Weaponry Regulation in Space

At this conference, the first topic for UNOOSA will be Technology and Weaponry Regulation in Space, which is an increasingly important issue. As nations develop advanced satellites and even consider space-based weapons, the militarization of outer space presents a serious threat to global security. Currently, the legal framework regulating weapons in space is minimal and outdated. Delegates must consider how to prevent an arms race beyond Earth through updated treaties, increased transparency, and demilitarization agreements. Should there be bans on certain technologies? How can states be held accountable for dual-use systems? The committee must craft proactive regulations that preserve space as a peaceful domain before conflict becomes inevitable. 

Topic 2: Space Colonization and Resource Use

Additionally, the other topic for this committee will be Space Colonization and Resource Use, as the prospect of colonizing planets and mining celestial bodies is no longer science fiction. However, space colonization raises pressing legal, ethical, and environmental questions. Delegates must consider who has the right to inhabit and extract resources from celestial bodies, and how these activities can be conducted sustainably and equitably. What legal structures should be established to govern extraterrestrial claims? How can the international community ensure that space development doesn’t mirror exploitative practices on Earth? The committee must balance scientific ambition with fair access, stewardship, and long-term sustainability.

More information will be released in the coming months!