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The future of space exploration isn’t about racing to plant flags—it’s about building bridges. That’s the vision shared by Aarti Holla-Maini, a leading voice at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), who argues that teamwork between advanced ‘spacefaring’ nations and emerging players could redefine humanity’s cosmic ambitions.
Why Teamwork Matters Beyond Earth
Holla-Maini emphasizes that collaboration isn’t just nice—it’s necessary. “When nations pool resources and expertise, we accelerate innovation,” she says. Think: sharing satellite tech to combat climate change , joint missions to Mars , or training programs empowering developing countries to launch their own space initiatives.
Bridging the Space Equity Gap
Over 80 countries now have space agencies, but access to funding, tech, and training remains uneven. Holla-Maini highlights UNOOSA’s role in closing this gap through partnerships—like linking startups in Africa with research hubs in Asia or Europe. “Space isn’t a zero-sum game,” she adds. “Every nation brings unique strengths.”
Could this be the era of ‘cosmic diplomacy’? With lunar bases and asteroid mining on the horizon, Holla-Maini’s call for unity might just be the launchpad we need.
The future of space exploration isn’t about racing to plant flags—it’s about building bridges. That’s the vision shared by Aarti Holla-Maini, a leading voice at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), who argues that teamwork between advanced ‘spacefaring’ nations and emerging players could redefine humanity’s cosmic ambitions.
, joint missions to Mars 
, or training programs empowering developing countries to launch their own space initiatives.
“Space isn’t a zero-sum game,” she adds. “Every nation brings unique strengths.”
