U.N. backs African push to redraw how the world is mapped
General Assembly votes 164-1 for equal-area maps as African countries challenge Mercator's distortion of continental size.
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Half century ago, first Moon landing inspired more science diplomacy
The U.N. marked the 50th anniversary of the first Moon landing remembering the astronauts' pitch for world peace.
Protection areas for night skies multiply with growing movement
The movement against too much artificial light at night celebrates International Dark Sky Week in April.
Military space force proposed by Trump may flout international treaty
The U.S. president's proposed 'Space Force' would create a new service to prepare for conflict and war in outer space.
U.N. emphasizes global cooperation at first 21st century space summit
U.N. agencies convened their first outer space conference in almost two decades, aimed at keeping space weapons-free.