Aarti Holla-Maini, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), has called for strengthened collaboration between space-capable nations and developing countries, framing it as essential to achieving inclusive technological advancement and bridging global resource gaps in space exploration efforts.
In her latest address, Holla-Maini emphasized that partnerships enable knowledge sharing in satellite technology, climate monitoring systems, and space infrastructure development. "No nation should be left orbiting on the sidelines," she stated, highlighting UNOOSA's role in facilitating joint missions and capacity-building programs.
The push aligns with growing interest from emerging economies in leveraging space technologies for agricultural planning, disaster response, and telecommunications. Analysts note that cross-border collaborations could also reduce launch costs and accelerate innovation cycles in lunar and Martian exploration projects.
For investors, these partnerships signal new opportunities in downstream space applications across Asia, including Earth observation services and navigation systems. Academic institutions are likewise exploring joint research initiatives under UNOOSA's framework, while diaspora networks could play pivotal roles in knowledge transfer.
