The United Nations Secretariat entity the 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 the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

www.unoosa.org

The United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP) serves as a global gateway for partnerships to advance the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. UNOP provides a platform for effective partner engagement to support the UN system as it connects with the private sector, civil society and other key stakeholders in a drive for success on the Sustainable Development Goals.

https://www.un.org/partnerships/

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) (French: Fédérationinternationaled’astronautique) is an international space advocacy organisation based in Paris, and founded in 1951 as a non-governmental organization to establish a dialogue between scientists around the world and to lay the information for international space cooperation. It has over 300 members from 66 countries across the world. They are drawn from space agencies, companies, universities, professional associations, government organizations and learned societies. It is linked with the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) and the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) with whom the IAF organises the annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC).The IAF also organises the ‘Global Conferences’ series, with the Global Lunar Exploration Conference (GLUC 2010) in Beijing, the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX 2012) in Washington DC, Global Space Applications Conference (GLAC 2014) in Paris, Global Space Innovation Conference (GLIC 2015) in Munich, and the upcoming [Global Conference on Space and the Information Society] [2] [GLIS 2016] in Geneva.

Working in close cooperation with the United Nations, the IAF also organises the Space Workshop for Developing Nations. With the Committee on Space Research and the International Institute of Space Law, the IAF also conducts an annual survey of Highlights in Space for the United Nations.

http://www.iafastro.org/

The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is a private spaceflight industry group, incorporated as an industry association for the purposes of establishing ever higher levels of safety for the commercial human spaceflight industry, sharing best practices and expertise, and promoting the growth of the industry worldwide. Issues that the Commercial Spaceflight Federation work on include, but are not limited to, the STIM-Grants program for spaceport infrastructure, FAA regulations and permits, industry safety standards, public outreach, and public advocacy for the commercial space sector.

www.commercialspaceflight.org/

Space.com is the premier source of space exploration, innovation and astronomy news, chronicling (and celebrating) humanity’s ongoing expansion across the final frontier. We transport our visitors across the solar system and beyond through accessible, comprehensive coverage of the latest news and discoveries. For us, exploring space is as much about the journey as it is the destination. So from skywatching guides and stunning photos of the night sky to rocket launches and breaking news of robotic probes visiting other planets, at Space.com you’ll find something amazing every day.

www.space.com

Secure World Foundation envisions the secure, sustainable and peaceful uses of outer space contributing to global stability and benefits on Earth. The mission of the Secure World Foundation is to work with governments, industry, international organizations, and civil society to develop and promote ideas and actions to achieve the secure, sustainable, and peaceful uses of outer space benefiting Earth and all its peoples. SWF was granted observer status to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) in June 2008, and chairs the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Space Security Committee, which explores space security issues in the broader space community.

www.swfound.org

The Space Frontier Foundation is an American space advocacy non-profitcorporation organized to promote the interests of increased involvement of the private sector, in collaboration with government, in the exploration and development of space. Its advocate members design and lead a collection of projects with goals that align to the organization’s goals as described by its credo.

The Space Frontier Foundation is an organization of people dedicated to opening the Space Frontier to human settlement as rapidly as possible. Its goals also include protecting the Earth’s fragile biosphere and creating a freer and more prosperous life for each generation by using the unlimited energy and material resources of space.Its purpose is to unleash the power of free enterprise and lead a united humanity permanently into the Solar System.

www.spacefrontier.org

President Bill Clinton launched CGI in 2005 to turn ideas into action⁠ — creating a new space where established and emerging global leaders could commit publicly to form unlikely partnerships to take action and implement solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Since then, partners in the CGI community have made more than 3,700 Commitments to Action that have made an impact in the lives of over 435 million people in more than 180 countries.

https://www.clintonfoundation.org

State Space Corporation ROSCOMSOS was established as a merger of Roscosmos and United Rocket and Space Corporation, as the re-nationalized Russian Space Industry. Commonly known as Roscosmos, it is the authorized Federal executive Space agency.

The Agency pursues State policy and legal regulation, provides state services and manages Space assets, as well as manages international cooperation on joint Space projects and programs.

The Headquarters of Roscosmos are located in Moscow, while the main Mission Control, in the nearby city of Korolev. The Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training city is based in Star City. Roscosmos has also been responsible for the coordination of activities and launch facilities at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The newly established Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East in Amur Oblast, to be completed in 2018, is intended to reduce Russia’s dependence on the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

http://en.federalspace.ru/

CSEO is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation of public benefit.

It promotes and advances space exploration and astronomy in Cyprus and around the world.

It was founded in 2012, with the goal of “Launching Cyprus into the Space Era” and building the next generation of scientists, that would see Cyprus as a niche player in global space exploration initiatives, and would build an international collaboration with other space-faring nations in scientific, space and planetary missions.

Today it has over 1000 registered researchers, scientists, educators and volunteers and over 100,000 followers on social media. CSEO has multiple spinoffs and subsidiary companies, and supports and promotes startups and technological innovation.

CSEO’s companies, researchers and teams are skilled in Earth Observation, ICT, Robotics, Electronics, Computer Vision, Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, Planetary Sciences, Environmental and Climate Sciences, Energy, Mechanical, Structural, Materials, Optics, Medicine, Bioengineering, etc.

CSEO is the official representative of Cyprus to the International Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the Moon Village Association (MVA), the Mars Society, the NASA Space Apps Challenge, Mission X and many other international bodies.

CSEO’s International Council comprises some of the world’s most distinguished individuals that are highly decorated for their contribution to space exploration and astronomy.

Our mission and vision is to galvanise human potential into high-tech innovation and cooperation. The universe and space exploration has always fascinated the human spirit and unites humanity under the same sky. Hence we – the Cyprus Space Exploration Organisation (CSEO) – with our vision and goals as our compass have been highly active in forging international collaborations and igniting innovation and technological growth, with impressive and captivating results that are of public benefit.

https://www.spaceexploration.org.cy

SUPARCO, Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission, is the National Space Agency of Pakistan.

Established in 1961 as a Committee, it was granted the status of a Commission in 1981.

SUPARCO is mandated to conduct Research and Development in Space Science and Space Technology for its peaceful applications and for socio-

http://suparco.gov.pk/webroot/index.asp

Concordia is a global convener of heads of state, government officials, C-suite executives, and leaders of nonprofits, think tanks, and foundations to find cross-sector solutions that address the biggest challenges of our time. The Concordia Annual Summit is the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan forum alongside the UN General Assembly, while Concordia also hosts regional summits with a focus on the Americas, United States, Europe, and Africa. Concordia is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 2011 by Matthew A. Swift and Nicholas M. Logothetis.

https://www.concordia.net

Henley & Partners is the global leader in residence and citizenship by investment, a concept created by Henley & Partners in the 1990s. Each year, hundreds of wealthy individuals and their advisors rely on their expertise and experience in this area. The firm’s highly qualified professionals work together as one team in over 35 offices worldwide.

https://www.henleyglobal.com

The International Peace Bureau (IPB), was founded in 1891-92, as a result of consultations at the Universal Peace Congress and is dedicated to the vision of a World Without War. Over the years, IPB have worked on a wide range of Peace promotion topics, including Nuclear Weapons, arms trade and other aspects of disarmament; Peace Education and Culture of Peace; Women and Peace-Making; Peace history; as well as related themes such as International Law and Human Rights.

IPB was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1910 and in over the last 100 years or so, 13 of its officers have been recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize. IPB participates in the Annual Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in the City of Rome. IPB also makes an annual nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.

IPB’s membership body comprises 300 organisations in 70 countries, together with individual members, to form a global network of experts and advocates working on similar issues, to create strong civil society movements.

http://www.ipb.org/web/

Integrity. Quality. Commitment. Professionalism. These were the four pillars on which AAA Construction Equipment was established by Col. Salim A. Nasir—an astute a businessman, a leading authority and mentor to aspiring young talent in the field, during the boom of the Gulf in the 80’s.  Col Salim A. Nasir’s wife, Nahid Salim, laid the foundations of the company with him. Three decades on, AAA’s timeless commitment to quality, innovation and durability has made it one of the leading brands in the construction equipment industry. Specialising in the management, sales and rental of construction equipment in the Middle East, AAA’s state-of-the-art equipment, exceptional repair, maintenance, rental and field service capabilities serve the petrochemical, oil & gas, electromechanical, seaport, marine and ship-repair industry to name a few.

AAA is the distributor of new IHI Hydraulic Lattice boom crawler cranes and telescopic boom crawler cranes, the supplier of Japanese Nippon Sharyo Generators, Western Global products, the authorized service partner for Rusch in the UAE and leads the Certified Tadano Pre-owned Cranes (ACTPC) Program in the UAE.

Today, Col. Salim A. Nasir’s sons—Nabil Salim and Sajil Salim manage the operations sharing the same ethos as their father—expanding AAA to new horizons.

http://www.aaacrane.ae/

The Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Paris, France, is a representation of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Russian diaspora abroad and the international cultural and humanities cooperation. Its main purpose is the promotion science, culture, as well as teaching the Russian language.

http://www.russiefrance.org/

This is the oldest museum in the city of Kaliningrad, Russia, home town of Mr. Alexi Leonov who was the first person in the world to walk in Space.

The main museum building is the former art nouveau town hall built in Koenigsberg in 1912 by the architect Richard Seele and restored from 1981-86. It has hosted the Kaliningrad Regional Museum of History and Arts since 1991.

Space Trust’s event “Space New Frontier for Peace,” held during “2015 – Russian Year in Monaco” paid a tribute to the Russian Spaceflight programme and Alexi Leonov.

http://www.russianmuseums.info/M995#web