The Obama administration on Monday released a new space policy for the U.S. that emphasizes international cooperation and the advancement of the commercial space industry. “No longer are we racing against an adversary; in fact, one of our central goals is to promote peaceful cooperation and collaboration in space, which not only will ward off conflict, but will help to expand our capacity to operate in orbit and beyond,” President Obama explained. Debris and other hazards associated with satellite technology were another concern Obama mentioned.
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2010: A Space Policy
Posted by: Katherine Noyes June 29, 2010 08:39 AMThe Obama administration on Monday released a new space policy for the U.S. that emphasizes international cooperation and the advancement of the commercial space industry. “No longer are we racing against an adversary; in fact, one of our central goals is to promote peaceful cooperation and collaboration in space, which not only will ward off conflict, but will help to expand our capacity to operate in orbit and beyond,” President Obama explained. Debris and other hazards associated with satellite technology were another concern Obama mentioned.