Newswise — The White House is expected to issue a new U.S. National Space Policy (NSP), one that establishes an overarching national policy that governs the conduct of U.S. civil, commercial and military uses of space.
This NSP will provide guidance on the use of space for the nation’s security, economic, civil and environmental well-being. It will supersede the last U.S. National Space Policy directive issued in 2006 by President George W. Bush.
Following the official release of the NSP, experts from the Secure World Foundation (SWF) are prepared to offer comment and reactions to President Obama’s new national space policy.
Several SWF resources are also being made available that offer insight into the shaping of U.S. space policy.
Reporter Contacts for Secure World Foundation:
Dr. Ray WilliamsonExecutive DirectorPhone: (303) 554-1560 Cell Phone: (303) 501-0430Email: [email protected]
James RendlemanDeputy Director Phone: (303) 554-1560Email: [email protected]
Victoria Samson Washington Office DirectorOffice Phone: (202) 462-1841Email: [email protected]
Ben Baseley-WalkerLegal and Policy AdvisorOffice Phone: (202) 462-1840Cell Phone: Mobile: (202) 255-2153Email: [email protected]
Brian WeedenTechnical AdvisorPhone: +1 (514) 466-2756 CanadaPhone: +1 (202) 683-8534 USEmail: [email protected]
SWF Background Resources
-- Towards a National Space Strategy
This workshop report summarizes the discussions and initial thoughts on developing a National Space Strategy for the United States, generated by a group of experts convened to identify and assess issues surrounding the development of a space strategy relevant to the United States Government.
Optimizing the use of space for security, economic, civil and environmental ends is essential, as dependence on and use of space is accelerating and space is increasingly integrated in the fabric of activities across all sectors.
To access this workshop report, go to:
http://secureworldfoundation.org/siteadmin/images/files/full_version.pdf
-- Space Sustainability: A Practical Guide
This booklet provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges facing continued use of outer space, including space debris and orbital crowding, and explains why efforts which ensure the long-term sustainability of the space environment are critical to ensuring that humanity can continue to derive benefit from Earth orbit.
The booklet also provides an in-depth explanation of the current governance, policy, and legal structures which guide our activities in space.
To view this informative booklet, go to:
http://secureworldfoundation.org/images/SWF_Space%20Sustainability%20Booklet.pdf
About Secure World Foundation
Secure World Foundation (SWF) is headquartered in Superior, Colorado, with offices in Washington, D.C. and Vienna, Austria. SWF is a private operating foundation dedicated to the secure and sustainable use of space for the benefit of Earth and all its peoples.
SWF engages with academics, policy makers, scientists and advocates in the space and international affairs communities to support steps that strengthen global space sustainability. It promotes the development of cooperative and effective use of space for the protection of Earth’s environment and human security.
The Foundation acts as a research body, convener and facilitator to advocate for key space security and other space related topics and to examine their influence on governance and international development.
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