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SUMMARY:International Day of Human Space Flight
DESCRIPTION:The beginning of the space era for mankind\nThe General Assembly\, in its resolution A/RES/65/271 of 7 April 2011\, declared 12 April as the International Day of Human Space Flight “to celebrate each year at the international level the beginning of the space era for mankind\, reaffirming the important contribution of space science and technology in achieving sustainable development goals and increasing the well-being of States and peoples\, as well as ensuring the realization of their aspiration to maintain outer space for peaceful purposes.” \n12 April 1961 was the date of the first human space flight\, carried out by Yuri Gagarin\, a Soviet citizen. This historic event opened the way for space exploration for the benefit of all humanity. \nThe General Assembly expressed its deep conviction of the common interest of mankind in promoting and expanding the exploration and use of outer space\, as the province of all mankind\, for peaceful purposes and in continuing efforts to extend to all States the benefits derived there from. \n\nThe Voyager Golden Record: A reminder that we are all connected\nThe Voyager Golden Record shot into space in 1977 with a message from humanity to the cosmos – and decades later\, it stands as a reminder that we are all connected. The United Nations displays a replica of the Golden Record at its Headquarters\, and shares a deep connection to the process of creating it. A NASA committee asked the UN to provide materials to include on the playlist\, and the first words on the Record itself are those of the then-UN Secretary-General expressing hope for peace and friendship with whoever discovers and plays it. Bill Nye “The Science Guy\,” CEO of the Planetary Society\, walks viewers through how to decipher the Golden Record\, its significance today\, and how reverence for the universe can inspire action for our planet. This aligns with the ongoing work of the United Nations to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space. The Director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs\, Simonetta Di Pippo\, explains the significance of the Golden Record in our world now. “The undertaking of the Voyager project reminds us of who we are\, where we came from\, and that we should treat each other with care.” \n\nBackground\nOn 4 October 1957 the first human-made Earth satellite Sputnik I was launched into outer space\, thus opening the way for space exploration. On 12 April 1961\, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth\, opening a new chapter of human endeavour in outer space. \nThe Declaration further recalls “the amazing history of human presence in outer space and the remarkable achievements since the first human spaceflight\, in particular Valentina Tereshkova becoming the first woman to orbit the Earth on 16 June 1963\, Neil Armstrong becoming the first human to set foot upon the surface of the Moon on 20 July 1969\, and the docking of the Apollo and Soyuz spacecrafts on 17 July 1975\, being the first international human mission in space\, and recall that for the past decade humanity has maintained a multinational permanent human presence in outer space aboard the International Space Station.” \n\nUN and Space\nFrom 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. \nRecognizing 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”. \nOn 10 October 1967\, the “Magna Carta of Space“\, 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. \nToday\, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is the United Nations office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. 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). \nUNOOSA is also responsible for implementing the Secretary-General’s responsibilities under international space law and maintaining the United Nations Register of Objects Launched into Outer Space. \nESG News Editorial TeamThe ESG News Editorial Team is comprised of veteran financial journalists and sustainability analysts dedicated to providing real-time\, objective reporting on global ESG regulations\, climate finance\, and corporate governance. Our desk monitors daily developments from the SEC\, IFRS\, CSRD and international regulatory bodies to ensure our 1M+ readers receive accurate\, data-driven insights into the evolving sustainable investment landscape. Follow the ESG News Editorial Team for expert reporting on global sustainability standards\, ESG disclosures\, and climate policy. Access over 10\,000 investigative reports and real-time updates.
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CATEGORIES:ESG Awareness,United Nations
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