International Cooperation at the Final Frontier: The State Department Releases a New Space Diplomacy Framework

On July 6, 2023, Laura Stefani and Melanie English published “International Cooperation at the Final Frontier: The State Department Releases a New Space Diplomacy Framework” in Westlaw Today. The following is an excerpt:

The United States Department of State (Department) recently released its first-ever Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy (Framework) outlining how the Department will advance the U.S. position as a global space leader and expand international cooperation on mutually beneficial space activities, while promoting responsible behavior by all space actors. The Framework is being released at a time of increased space activity and rising global tension, and if it is successful, it will be a step toward helping the nation to manage both.