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Indian-origin satellite industry expert Aarti Holla-Maini has been appointed as the Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) in Vienna. She was appointed to the post by the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday. Aarti, of the United Kingdom, who has roots in Punjab, will succeed Simonetta Di Pippo of Italy.
Aarti Holla-Maini has over 25 years of professional experience in the space sector including managerial and advocacy functions. She is a member of the advisory board of the Satellite Industry Association of India. UNOOSA works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space, and in the utilisation of space science technology for sustainable economic and social development.