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On April 30th, the U.S. Department of State hosted a Commercial Space Roundtable focused on American Leadership and Prosperity in Space. This session convened leaders from prominent U.S. space companies and trade associations with representatives from relevant U.S. government agencies, including the State Department, NASA, and the Department of Commerce. 🌐

U.S. commercial space activities have rapidly expanded in the last decade and now comprise one-third of the global space economy. As the space environment evolves and strategic competition grows, the innovation of the U.S. commercial space sector is more critical than ever. This roundtable was an opportunity for private sector leaders and government representatives to identify ways the State Department can improve its advocacy and support for the U.S. commercial space sector globally, reinforcing America’s leading role in the modern space age.

Strengthening collaboration between the U.S. government and the commercial space industry is essential for ensuring continued American leadership and advancing our shared interests in a secure, stable, and prosperous space environment.

Join the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center on April 29 for a special forum on Strengthening America’s Leadership in Space. This high-level forum will bring together U.S. and international leaders from government, industry, and civil society to highlight how space diplomacy advances national security, economic prosperity, and scientific collaboration.

The event will feature three dynamic panel discussions on:

🚀 Expanding the Space Economy – Entrepreneurship & innovation in the U.S. commercial space sector (with reps from Axiom, Maxar Intelligence, Commercial Space Federation, and the U.S. Department of Commerce)

🌐 Strengthening Space Diplomacy – Global cooperation for responsible space activity (with reps from the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs, the Secure World Foundation, Embassy of Japan, and Redwire Space)

🌟 The Next Generation – Inspiring future leaders in STEM (with reps from the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and the Smithsonian)

Watch the livestream here (April 29, 2pm-5pm ET):

Strengthening America’s Leadership in Space   | Meridian International Center Learn more...

Congratulations to OceanX and José Maria Neves Presidente of Cabo Verde! Our collaboration with Atlantic countries, including Cabo Verde, on science exchange and marine scientific research advances our understanding of ocean systems, generates new discoveries, showcases American scientific excellence and research, and spurs innovation and investment.



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