ORBIT MUN I 2026

Organization for Research in Biology, Interstellar, and Technology Model United Nations I

Oct 3–4, 2026 Online

Organization for Research in Biology, Interstellar, and Technology Model United Nations I

Conference

Online

Oct 3–4, 2026

61 delegates expected

High school and university students

In English

Applications

Closed
  • ObserversAug 29 – Oct 3, 2026
  • DelegatesAug 29 – Oct 2, 2026

About

Where Diplomacy Orbits The Future

Houston, this is Mission Control. All flight controllers, settle in.

In behalf of the World Space Week 2026, the Organization for Research in Biology, Interstellar, and Technology (ORBIT) had decided to conduct its first ever Model United Nations open for every space geeks around the globe!

Unlike usual MUNs that include committees circulating the usual United Nations groups, our MUN welcomes space agencies to discuss the growth and expansion of space exploration.

Our conference is entirely free! This allows everyone to join to our conference and, in extension, can apply for our organization through our social media (@orbi.t71 in instagram).

CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:

  • Certificate of Participation: For those who attended at least 3 sessions
  • Delegates: Best Delegate Award, Outstanding Delegate Award, and Best Position Paper
  • Chairs: Best Chair Award, Outstanding Chair Award

SCHEDULE: 
We have successfully mapped the trajectory for our two-day orbit. All times are strictly calibrated to GMT+0, so ensure your local time modules are fully synchronized before ignition.

FLIGHT DAY 1: October 3rd

  • 08:00 AM ~ 08:30 AM | Launch Sequence (Opening Ceremony)
  • 08:31 AM ~ 10:30 AM | Orbital Maneuvers (Session 1)
  • 10:31 AM ~ 11:30 AM | Fuel Replenishment (Break)
  • 11:31 AM ~ 01:30 PM | Deep Space Navigation (Session 2)
  • 01:31 PM | Temporary System Hibernation (Day 1 End)

FLIGHT DAY 2: October 4th

  • 08:00 AM ~ 10:00 AM | Re-entry Preparations (Session 3)
  • 10:01 AM ~ 11:00 AM | Systems Cool Down (Break)
  • 11:01 AM ~ 01:00 PM | Terminal Guidance (Session 4)
  • 01:01 PM ~ 01:30 PM | Touchdown & Recovery (Closing Ceremony)
  • 01:31 PM | Mission Accomplished (Conference Adjourned)

CRITICAL MISSION DIRECTIVES FROM THE COMMANDER:

  1. Position Papers: To be counted for flight clearance, all position papers must be submitted at least 5 days prior to Flight Day 1. No late payloads will be allowed past the launchpad. (POSITION PAPERS ARE DUE TODAY)
  2. Chairs: Each committee contains one Head Chair, one Deputy Chair or one Rapporteur, and one Vice Chair. (CHAIR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED)
  3. Added Award: Best Committee Award is added to the most active Whatsapp Group Chat.

Good luck out there, delegates. Let’s make this a clean burn.

Houston, out.

Committees

  • 20 countries
    1. Governance of Lunar Resources and Permanent Settlements
    2. Protecting Outer Space from Environmental and Orbital Hazards
    • Krishna Agarwal
    • Abdulrahman Amhimmid Mousay Alsagheer
    • Ishita Das

    UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS)

    Beginner · English · 20 countries

    Topics

    1. Governance of Lunar Resources and Permanent Settlements
    2. Protecting Outer Space from Environmental and Orbital Hazards

    About the committee

    Topic 1: - Who should have the right to extract and use lunar resources? - How should lunar mining areas and "safety zones" be regulated? - Who has jurisdiction over a multinational lunar settlement? - How can lunar resource exploitation be prevented from becoming a source of conflict? - Should countries be required to share extracted resources or scientific data? Topic 2: - Who should be responsible for removing orbital debris? - Should countries and private companies be financially liable for debris they create? - How can scientifically important lunar or Martian sites be protected? - Should there be international limits on the number of satellites placed in orbit? - How should planetary protection rules apply to human missions?

    Chairs

    Countries

  • 21 countries
    1. International Governance of the First Human Mission to Mars
    2. Planetary Protection and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
    • Aarush Sharma
    • Shivman Kamboj
    • Dhruvin Mishra

    International Mars Mission Council

    Intermediate · English · 21 countries

    Topics

    1. International Governance of the First Human Mission to Mars
    2. Planetary Protection and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

    About the committee

    Topic 1: - Who should have authority over a multinational Mars crew? - How should medical, legal, and ethical emergencies be handled when Earth is minutes away? - Should astronauts have greater autonomy during emergencies? - Who should control access to Martian resources? - How should disputes between crew members or participating nations be resolved? Topic 2: - What should happen if a Mars mission discovers potential microbial life? - Should potentially inhabited regions of Mars be placed off-limits to human exploration? - Should samples containing possible extraterrestrial life be returned to Earth? - Who should have access to extraterrestrial biological samples and data? - How should humanity respond if a private company discovers evidence of life before a government mission?

    Chairs

    Countries

  • 20 countries
    1. Preventing an Arms Race in Outer Space
    2. Cybersecurity and Protection of Critical Space Infrastructure
    • Taha mehjabin
    • Rithani Prianka
    • Doruk Özdemir

    International Space Security Council

    Expert · English · 20 countries

    Topics

    1. Preventing an Arms Race in Outer Space
    2. Cybersecurity and Protection of Critical Space Infrastructure

    About the committee

    Crisis/Security Committee Topic 1: - Should anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons be internationally prohibited? - How can the international community distinguish military from peaceful space activities? - Should countries be required to disclose military satellite launches and maneuvers? - What should happen if one country's satellite deliberately approaches another country's spacecraft? - Should weapons capable of attacking targets on Earth be permitted in orbit? Topic 2: - What constitutes an act of aggression against a satellite? - Should a cyberattack against a satellite be treated as an act of war? - Who should be responsible when a private company's satellite network is attacked? - Should countries share information about vulnerabilities in their space infrastructure? - How can international organizations respond to a coordinated attack on global satellite systems?

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works

Organizers

Jan Bernice Dunca
Secretary General

Meera
Organization Head

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