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UN International Moon Day #20July
Why #Moon #Day?
The General Assembly declared International Moon Day, a United Nations-designated international day to be observed annually on 20 July, in its resolution 76/76 on “International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space” in 2021.
International Moon Day marks the anniversary of the #first landing by #humans on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 lunar mission.
The celebrations will also consider the achievements of all States in the exploration of the Moon and raise public awareness of sustainable Moon exploration and utilization.
Background
For thousands of years, human civilizations have looked up to the sky pondering the origin and mysteries of the Moon – our only natural satellite. Ground-based observations enabled by the invention of the first telescopes opened a new chapter in our understanding of our celestial companion.
With the birth of space activities, the Moon became the ultimate destination of countless missions, including crewed flights that brought the first human footprints to another place in the universe.
As Moon exploration efforts continue taking shape with ambitious plans, this global celebration will serve not only as a reminder of success in the past, but as an annual testimony to future endeavours.
#UN and #Space
From the very beginning of the Space Age, the United Nations recognized that outer space added a new dimension to humanity's existence. The United Nations family strives continuously to utilize the unique benefits of outer space for the betterment of all humankind.
Recognizing the common interest of humankind in outer space and seeking to answer questions on how outer space can help benefit the people's of Earth, the General Asssembly adopted its first resolution related to outer space, resolution 1348 (XIII) entitled "Question of the Peaceful Use of Outer Space".
On 10 October 1967, the #MagnaCartaofSpace", also known as the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies entered into force.
Today, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (#UNOOSA) is the United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the #peaceful #uses of #outerspace. UNOOSA serves as the #secretariat for the General Assembly's only committee dealing exclusively with #international #cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space: the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).
UNOOSA is also responsible for #implementing the Secretary-General's #responsibilities under #international #spacelaw and #maintaining the United Nations #RegisterofObjects #Launched into Outer Space.
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Resources
International Instruments
Resolution A/RES/76/76 establishing the Day
Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
Register of objects launched into outer space
Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects
Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space
Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
Principles Adopted by the UN General Assembly
Declaration on the Fiftieth Anniversary of Human Space Flight and the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Declaration on International Cooperation in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for the Benefit and in the Interest of All States, Taking into Particular Account the Needs of Developing Countries
Principles relevant to the Use of Nuclear Power Sources in Outer Space
Principles relating to Remote Sensing of the Earth from Outer Space
Principles Governing the Use by States of Artificial Earth Satellites for International Direct Television Broadcasting
Declaration of Legal Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space
UN System
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs
United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space
Related Observances
International Day of Human Space Flight (12 April)
International Asteroid Day (30 June)
World Space Week (4 - 10 October)
International Space Year (1992)
ESA’s Optical Ground Station
UN and Outer Space
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.
#China Space Station
Space and Global Goals
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in cooperation with the #ChinaMannedSpaceAgency (CMSA) launched the programme, which capitalizes on the #technological and #innovative skills of the #GovernmentofChina to #benefit Member States of the United Nations, in particular developing countries, thereby contributing to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through increasing access to space.
Why do we mark International Days?
International days and weeks are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. The existence of international days predates the establishment of the United Nations, but the UN has embraced them as a powerful advocacy tool. We also mark other UN observances
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