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Space

White House Introduces Novel Space Activities Framework

By Rachel Jewett

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023

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White House Introduces Novel Space Activities Framework

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the third National Space Council meeting under the Biden administration on Dec. 20. Screenshot via White House stream.

Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday announced a new U.S. policy for novel space activities — private sector activities that are not directly regulated under the current U.S. regulatory system. The policy was unveiled Dec. 20 at the third National Space Council meeting. The White House said the U.S. Novel Space Activities Authorization and Supervision Framework will allow the executive branch to better prepare for and shape the future space regulatory environment. It is a companion executive action to proposed legislation that…

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