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UNIDIR is an autonomous institution within the United Nations that conducts independent research on disarmament and international security issues.

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The governance of outer space emerged in the crucible of the nuclear age. In 1963, the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom signed the Partial Test Ban Treaty, prohibiting nuclear t...

Offers the diplomatic community and experts from industry, the military, academia and civil society a vital opportunity for dialogue on space security.

UNIDIR is proud to announce the winners of the Outer Space Security Conference 2025 Youth Video Competition! 🎉 These four exceptional young voices from around the world shared bold visions for the fu...

UNIDIR, the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, is a leading research institute dedicated to promoting international peace and security through disarmament. Explore our publications, ev...

UNIDIR, in partnership with the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), launched a youth campaign to give the younger generation and future leaders a platform to participate actively in...

Discover UNIDIR's 'Lexicon for Outer Space Security'—your essential online resource for mastering space security terminology. Access authoritative definitions and insights into the legal and policy fr...

"Rocket Lab’s test platform showcased a new suite of cutting-edge technologies optimized for hypersonic technology tests with vastly increased payloads."

*Long Beach, Calif. 09 December, 2024.* Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it successfully launc...

This SIPRI Report presents and analyses a pilot study on the spread of NewSpace companies developing, testing, producing or marketing missile-related technology and develops policy recommendations for...

"We see considerable opportunity to leverage RS1 ... to enable a new type of research effort around missile defense technologies."

This essay briefly summarizes the potential escalation risks at the space–nuclear nexus. It also considers some of the difficulties in addressing this nexus in existing multilateral forums and suggest...