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.