Notice2022-27621
Private Sector Participation in Domestic and International Events on Spaceflight Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Markets in Outer Space
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Published
December 20, 2022
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State Department
Abstract
The U.S. Department of State seeks private sector participation in a series of domestic and international events promoting space commerce as well as implementation of best practices for the peaceful uses of outer space for civil and commercial activities in a safe and responsible manner. These events and the participation of the commercial space sector, academia and other non- governmental organizations will assist the Department of State in fulfilling its responsibilities pursuant to the 2020 National Space Policy and the 2021 United States Space Priorities Framework.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 243 (Tuesday, December 20, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 77911]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-27621]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 11940]
Private Sector Participation in Domestic and International Events
on Spaceflight Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Markets in Outer
Space
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of State seeks private sector
participation in a series of domestic and international events
promoting space commerce as well as implementation of best practices
for the peaceful uses of outer space for civil and commercial
activities in a safe and responsible manner. These events and the
participation of the commercial space sector, academia and other non-
governmental organizations will assist the Department of State in
fulfilling its responsibilities pursuant to the 2020 National Space
Policy and the 2021 United States Space Priorities Framework.
DATES: Participants will serve as private sector advisors to U.S.
delegations to one or more workshops, meetings, symposia, and other
international events related to safety, sustainability, and emerging
markets in outer space until December 31, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Solicitations for private sector participation in specific
events, including event dates and locations, will be posted at least 30
days prior to the event on <a href="https://www.state.gov/remarks-and-releases-bureau-of-oceans-and-international-environmental-and-scientific-affairs/">https://www.state.gov/remarks-and-releases-bureau-of-oceans-and-international-environmental-and-scientific-affairs/</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Guglietta, Foreign Affairs
Officer, Office of Space Affairs, Bureau of Oceans and International
Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of State, Washington,
DC 20522, phone 860-573-0708, or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b4d3c1d3d8ddd1c0c0d5c6c0f4c7c0d5c0d19ad3dbc2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dfb8aab8b3b6baababbeadab9facabbeabbaf1b8b0a9">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Events will vary in location and format, to
include fully online, hybrid, and in-person activities. Short notice
modification of plans may be required in response to pandemic
precautions. Meetings may be stand alone or on the margins of related
events, which may include, but are not limited to, the United Nations
Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) Scientific and
Technical Subcommittee (STSC) in Vienna in February 2023, the UNCOPUOS
Legal Subcommittee (LSC) in Vienna in March 2023, the UNCOPUOS plenary
in Vienna in June 2023, and workshops, conferences, or other meetings
organized by the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs. There may also be
additional opportunities to provide expert views related to domestic
policies and U.S. positions in other international diplomatic fora.
Please note that approximately two to four applicants are expected to
be selected for each UNCOPUOS meeting, depending on the size of the
overall U.S. delegation. Participants should focus on the following:
Safety: Identify key safety issues for crewed and/or uncrewed outer
space operations. Discuss current attempts to address these issues and
suggest new concerns that may develop as private sector space
activities advance and evolve.
Sustainability: Explore efforts to promote responsible behavior in
space. Examine best practices and guidelines aimed at preserving the
outer space environment for future space investment, exploration and
use. In particular, implementation of the 2019 UNCOPUOS Long-Term
Sustainability (LTS) guidelines and the multi-nation Artemis Accords
should be considered.
Emerging Markets: Discuss the challenges to an economically viable
space industry and how these challenges relate to the domestic
regulatory and international governance frameworks. Share recent
advances within the commercial space sector and how they may develop in
the future. Evaluate how an expanding commercial sector may affect
equities like terrestrial based astronomy, planetary protection,
orbital debris mitigation, and other aspects of safe and sustainable
operations in outer space.
Valda Vikmanis-Keller,
Director, Office of Space Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2022-27621 Filed 12-19-22; 8:45 am]
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