Notice2024-30503
Private Sector Participation in Domestic and International Events on Spaceflight Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Markets in Outer Space
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Published
December 23, 2024
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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 space.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 246 (Monday, December 23, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 104602-104603]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30503]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 12609]
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 space.
DATES: Participants will provide their perspectives on Department
equities and/or serve as private sector advisors to U.S. delegations to
one or more workshops, meetings, symposia, and other international
events related to safety, sustainability, responsible behavior, and
emerging markets in outer space until December 31, 2025.
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, Lead 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#dcbba9bbb0b5b9a8a8bdaea89cafa8bda8b9f2bbb3aa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e495b4942474b5a5a4f5c5a6e5d5a4f5a4b00494158">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone: 1-202-485-6952.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Participation of the commercial space
sector, academia and other non-governmental organizations in these
events 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. Participation from the
U.S. private sector will also help inform the United States'
international engagements and provide an opportunity for participants
to better understand international perspectives on pressing outer space
issues.
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, events
organized by the UN Office for 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 challenges that may develop as private sector space
activities advance and evolve.
Sustainability: Explore efforts to promote sustainable and
responsible behavior in space. Examine best practices and guidelines
aimed at safeguarding the outer space environment for future
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, space resource utilization, and other
aspects of safe and sustainable operations in outer space.
Facilitating Private Sector Input: Suggest ways to enhance
collaboration between the U.S. Government, foreign countries, and
commercial space
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industry in the development of international best practices and related
mechanisms, including at the United Nations level. Provide advice on
methods of improving information sharing and collaboration between
industry stakeholders and the Department of State to improve bilateral,
regional, and multilateral diplomacy related to commercial space. Share
perspectives on the role of U.S. and foreign commercial actors in
providing greater access to space for emerging spacefaring nations and
enhancing economic prosperity.
Valda M. Vikmanis-Keller,
Director, Office of Space Affairs, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2024-30503 Filed 12-20-24; 8:45 am]
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