THE TOGETHERNESS STRUCTURE: UNOOSA

In a previous blog article, we talked about the Moon Society and its goal for an International Lunar Research Park. We need to balance this with broader international goals such as those proposed by the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).  A key indicator of their activities to stimulate the application of space sciences for the betterment of humankind is contained in their publication "Space Solutions For The Worlds Problems".  In our ongoing concentration on our own exploration goals, including a Moon Base, we should, actually must, coordinate those plans within the UN structure.

Well now, the above comment seems to defy our earlier call for a Global Space Congress.  Actually we think, if anything, it underscores the importance of a working interrelationship to strengthen both UNOOSA and a new entity such as the GSC.  Yes, the UN does get tied up in its legislative processes, and the concept of the GSC seeks to work around those delays.  This does not mean that the two entities are in opposition or uncooperative.  It is better to view the GSC as the action body of UNOOSA's deliberative and legislative actions. For any of this to work, both organizations would need to structure and re-structure themselves to be responsive and mutually supportive.  Can it work. We think it can, but the first move is for more civil and private organizations to become more familiar with UNOOSA and its workings, and for UNOOSA to broaden its scope of understanding of both national and international goals regarding space exploration.

Right now, we are a long, long way from becoming a space faring world civilization. UNOOSA's efforts of linking the space sciences and space exploration to the benefiting of troubled areas of this planet, reinforces our efforts to create such a society.  If the GSC comes into existence, it should pledge full commitment to supporting the UN's space related programs.  It is a totally win, win cooperative evolution.