Notice2023-21537
Private Sector Participation in Domestic and International Events on Spaceflight Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Markets in Outer Space
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Published
September 29, 2023
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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 the safe and responsible exploration and use of outer. 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 88, Number 188 (Friday, September 29, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67421-67422]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-21537]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12192]
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 the safe and responsible exploration and use of outer. 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 provide their perspectives on Department
equities and/or serve as private sector advisors to U.S. delegations to
one or more
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workshops, meetings, symposia, and other international events related
to safety, sustainability, responsible behavior, and emerging markets
in outer space until December 31, 2024.
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, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#432436242f2a2637372231370330372237266d242c35"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6e091b0902070b1a1a0f1c1a2e1d1a0f1a0b40090118">[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 unpredictable
factors. 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), the UNCOPUOS Legal Subcommittee (LSC),
the UNCOPUOS plenary, the 2024 Summit of the Future, events organized
by the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs, and other engagements. 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 the limited number of slots for non-USG participation
in many events.
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. 2023-21537 Filed 9-28-23; 8:45 am]
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