Louis Reitmann

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Research Fellow @VCDNP | Space security 🛰️

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

🇺🇳It was a privilege briefing States at #NPTRevCon in New York on research into the norm against nuclear use and threats, led by @GaukharM, with Umi Ariga 🤝

Thanks to @MofaJapan_en for their support of the Japan Chair for a World without Nuclear Weapons at the VCDNP 🇯🇵

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Research Fellow @louisreitmann launched the Space Norms Atlas, a new data-driven resource that supports States in developing norms for #space security, at the UN in Geneva 🛰️🇺🇳

Opening remarks by Ambassador David Riley @rileyfo 🇬🇧

���� Watch the event: https://t.co/LJnCX2Vdvt

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During a VCDNP event at the UN in Geneva, Research Fellow @louisreitmann explored the changing #space threat landscape with:

Clive Hughes, Head of Space Security & Advanced Threats @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧

Sabrina Alam, Founder of Matter Space & Defence

📺Watch at https://t.co/LJnCX2Vdvt

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

It was a great pleasure to share the Space Norms Atlas with diplomats in Geneva 🇺🇳🛰️

Special thanks to Amb. David Riley for opening remarks and to Clive Hughes and Sabrina Alam for a great discussion on dual-use assets 👏

▶️ Watch the event: https://t.co/PFOxzbBFp5

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

🙌Thrilled to see this released! Months of hard work paying off – the Space Norms Atlas gives States the data they need to develop instruments for stability and security in space 🌍🚀 Grateful for the support from @FCDOGovUK 🙏

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/JbFL7JL4Fk

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Out now: In the Space Norms Atlas, Research Fellow @louisreitmann maps 150 emerging norms for space security, using 1,200+ data points from UN forums 🇺🇳🌍🛰️ The Atlas supports States in ensuring stability and preventing conflict in #space 🌌

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/Qs1JtfIOK5

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

The Hague Code of Conduct holds many lessons for #space security 🚀on pre-launch notifications, site visits, SSA, debris mitigation, etc. I enjoyed moderating a session on this overlap at an outreach event for Vienna diplomats with @MFA_Austria 🇦🇹 and @FRS_org 🤝

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Our second panel discusses the links between #HCoC and #space launch technologies, with Dr. Markus Schiller (ST Analytics) 🚀, Giulia Pavesi @ESPIspace 🛰️, Romana Kofler @UNOOSA 🇺🇳, and Alexandre Houdayer @FRS_org. Moderation by VCDNP Research Fellow @louisreitmann

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

4 days and 15 meetings in Geneva 🇺🇳🇨🇭 It was a pleasure providing input to States' preparations for the July session of the OEWG on PAROS 🛰️🌍 Delegates can find valuable guidance and ideas for their coordination with capitals here 👉 https://t.co/UXkapgMu0x

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

Fresh from the European Space Conference 🛰️ 🇪🇺 It was a pleasure organising this panel to raise awareness of UN efforts for stability and security in space at this major event for the space and defence industry #EuropeanSpaceConf

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/2cukXPGrXB

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

First time at the UN Conference on #Space Law and Policy 🌌🧑‍⚖️ PAROS discussions have lots to learn from this forum: the work doesn't stop at negotiating a treaty; successful governance needs shared understandings and implementation in national practices, policies, and laws 🚀

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🛰️ New Report on PAROS: At the #FirstCommittee, we shared new proposals on space threat reduction, together with @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧🤝 These were developed by diplomats from 18 countries, experts, and #space industry at a workshop in Geneva 🌍

Get the report ➡️ https://t.co/5pCO0I2d8J

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

Thrilled to bring together such authoritative figures on #space security, especially the Chair of the OEWG on #PAROS in All its Aspects Ambassador Foradori 🙌

If you're in New York 🇺🇳🗽 don't miss it!

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📢 New Speakers Announced: We are excited to welcome the Chair of the OEWG on #PAROS in All its Aspects Amb. Foradori 🇦🇷 and DPR Tsholofelo Tsheole 🇿🇦 to our #FirstCommittee event with @FCDOGovUK 🇬🇧🤝

Join us this Friday for innovative proposals on #space security 🛰️🌍 #UNGA

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🇺🇳 Calling all #1stCommittee delegates: Join the UK-VCDNP event on space security on 24 October 🛰️🪐

We'll discuss fresh ideas for concrete progress on #PAROS, including at the next OEWG session, developed by diplomats from 1⃣8⃣ countries, experts, and space industry 🤝

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

✅ This workshop was proof of concept that tackling PAROS via concrete space threats is the key to ensuring #space security 🛰️🌍 Diplomats from all continents, experts, and industry identified actionable next steps on PAROS 🤝 Excited to share more at #1stCommittee on 24 Oct 🇺🇳🗽

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We convened officials and diplomats from 18 countries, experts, and space industry in #Geneva to explore next steps towards comprehensive #space security 🛰️🪐

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/QC48fumPqC

Thanks to our hosts @TheGCSP and to @FCDOGovUK for the generous financial support 🇬🇧 🤝🏻

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

✅ Two days of dialogue and learning at the @UNIDIR Outer Space Security Conference 🌌🚀

Excited to share my new paper on #PAROS with diplomats and experts ➡️ https://t.co/5vqGI3ni75

Big congrats to the organisers, especially @almuazcarate and @saraherixson 👏

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

Big milestone for my current work on #space security ✅ Thanks very much to the fantastic panellists and everyone in the audience for joining us 🙏 More to come!

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📺 Catch up on the launch event for our latest research on #space security and #PAROS, featuring leading experts 🚀☄️

Watch now ➡️ https://t.co/s6WqXXHJxR

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

🙌 Come for the publications, stay for the fantastic panellists 😀 Register for our online event on space security tomorrow ➡️ https://t.co/d1QHOxijq1

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🚨 Happening tomorrow: We are launching 2⃣ new papers on #space security and #PAROS 🛰️🛡️ by Research Fellow @louisreitmann, in conversaton with:

▶️ Noelle Riza Castillo, Director of Space Policy & International Cooperation @PhilSpaceAgency
▶️ Simon Cleobury, Head of Arms Control & Disarmament @TheGCSP
▶️ Almudena Azcarate Ortega, Researcher @UNIDIR
▶️ Elena Sokova, Executive Director @VCDNP

Register now ➡️ https://t.co/Sf33Va04Ep

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

🙌 Excited to share what I've been working on! Two new publications for #space diplomats in Vienna and Geneva 🇺🇳🛰️ 1. Summary of multilateral efforts for #PAROS since 1978 and 2. Recommendations for the OEWG on PAROS in All its Aspects ✅

Register for our virtual launch ⬇️

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The VCDNP is going into #space 🪐🛰️Don't miss our first event on space security with 2⃣ new publications by Research Fellow @louisreitmann and a discussion with @almuazcarate at UNIDIR, @simoncleobury at GCSP, and Noelle Riza Castillo at @PhilSpaceAgency ��🇭

🗓️ 4 Sep, 2-3:30 PM CEST
💻 Zoom

Register here ➡️ https://t.co/Sf33Va04Ep

[Louis Reitmann @louisreitmann]

It's been an exciting and productive time at the OEWG on #PAROS in All its Aspects in Geneva 🇺🇳🇨🇭 Thanks to the many delegates who volunteered their time in consultations 🙏🏼 Back soon for more work on #space security 🚀

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An article on the 50th anniversary of the Nuclear Suppliers Group #NSG by Research Fellow @louisreitmann was published on the cover of WorldECR, the @DowJones Journal of #ExportControls and #Sanctions 📰⚛️

Read the article on the VCDNP website ➡️ https://t.co/Aboc05kyES