United Nations: Aarti Holla-Maini with Punjab roots appointed director of UN Office for Outer Space Affairs - Times of India
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Indian-origin British satellite industry expert Aarti Holla-Maini has been appointed by the United Nations secretary general as director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna. The UNOOSA is an office of the UN secretariat that promotes and facilitates peaceful international cooperation in outer space. It works to strengthen legal and regulatory frameworks for space activities and assists developing countries in using space science and technology for sustainable socio-economic development. Aarti, who has roots in Punjab and knows five languages, including Punjabi, will succeed Simonetta Di Pippo of Italy. Aarti, who holds a bachelor’s degree in law with German law from King’s College London and a master's degree in business administration from French business school HEC Paris, spent over 18 years as the secretary-general of the Global Satellite Operators Association. She has 25 years of experience in the aerospace industry, starting ...