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State Department Releases its First Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy

By Rachel Jewett

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

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State Department Releases its First Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy

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The U.S. Department of State released its first-ever Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy this week, outlining how it will use diplomacy to advance U.S. space leadership and expand international cooperation. The framework, released May 30, is guided by the National Space Policy released in 2020, and the Space Priorities Framework released in 2021 outlining the Biden/Harris administration’s priorities for space policy. The new framework outlines actions for the department across three pillars: advancing U.S. space policy for safe and responsible use of space; pursuing international cooperation…

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