UNIVERSE
CELESTIAL MECHANICS
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Question
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The Office of Outer Space Affairs does which of the following?
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Promote peaceful use of space for all humankind
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Keep a registry of objects launched in space
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Promote international cooperation and solicit the exchange of scientific information
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Contact with extra terrestrial entities
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Exchange political contact information about scientific discoveries abroad in regions they observe as an NGO
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The United Nations Committee on Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) was established on December 13 1958, as an ad hoc intergovernmental Committee by the UN General Assembly Resolution shortly after the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik I in 1957. The Committee had 18 founding members including India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Adopted at the 83rd plenary meeting, 13 Dec. 1996.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) was set up by the General Assembly in 1959 to govern the exploration and use of space for the benefit of all humanity: for peace, security and development.
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