In 1959, the United Nations General Assembly established the permanent Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space with 24 members. Since then, it has grown to 102 members - one of the largest Committees in the United Nations. In addition to States, a number of international organizations, including both intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, have observer status with COPUOS and its Subcommittees. For the evolution of Committee Members, please click here.