Aarti Holla-Maini, an Indian-origin expert in the satellite industry, has been appointed as the Director of UNOOSA on 28 June 2023 in Vienna. She succeeds Simonetta Di Pippo and brings over 25 years of experience in the space sector, including managerial and advocacy roles. Aarti is a member of the advisory board of the Satellite Industry Association of India. UNOOSA’s mission is to foster international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space, as well as the application of space science technology for sustainable economic and social development.
Q.: Who has been appointed as the Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna?
A) Antonio Guterres
B) Simonetta Di Pippo
C) Aarti Holla-Maini
D) None of the above
Answer: C) Aarti Holla-Maini
