The Briefing Book translation is a joint project of Intersputnik and the Secure World Foundation, both having the permanent observer status in COPUOS. The project seeks to inform a broad range of stakeholders about the COPUOS as the industry’s key platform for international rule-making.

The Briefing Book includes information on the history and current activities of the COPUOS, its subcommittees and working groups. It is intended for COPUOS Member States and other space industry players, and seeks to raise awareness of the COPUOS principles, framework and practices, and encourage higher engagement in its work.

The Spanish, Russian and French versions of the Briefing Book, along with the original English version, stirred much interest among delegates and observers of the 64th session of the COPUOS Legal Subcommittee (5–16 May 2025, Vienna, Austria). Due to the high level of interest in the publication, an additional print run will be issued by the next COPUOS session. Electronic versions of the Briefing Book in various languages are available for review and use on the Secure World Foundation website.

As a multilingual organisation, Intersputnik is committed to promoting linguistic diversity contributing to better availability of useful information and progress, including in using space technologies to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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COPUOS has two core subcommittees: Scientific and Technical, and Legal. The functions of the COPUOS Secretariat are performed by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) tasked with fostering international cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space.

Intersputnik has been a permanent observer at the COPUOS since 1985 and regularly takes part in the work of the Committee and its subcommittees. Of particular interest to Intersputnik has been the discussion of issues related to the use of the geostationary orbit for space communications. Working through the Legal Subcommittee helps Intersputnik to remain at the forefront of global regulatory issues in the use of outer space.