Italy’s chairmanship of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) will continue following the consensus decision by all Member States to appoint Ambassador Mario Cospito, Special Commissioner of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), as Chair for the 2026–2027 biennium. For Italy, this represents an important recognition of the work undertaken and of its leadership in the strategic space sector.
During the 69th session of COPUOS, held in Vienna last June, the Committee had appointed Professor Teodoro Valente, President of the Italian Space Agency, as Chair. Professor Valente subsequently passed away prematurely.
