Encouraging International Support for the Recovery and Use of Space Resources
United States Encourages International Support for Space Resource Recovery
What it does
The Secretary of State must seek agreements and take action to secure international support for public and private recovery and use of space resources.
Real-world impact
- Encourages foreign governments to support commercial recovery and use of space resources.
- Pushes for international statements and agreements on safe, sustainable space operations.
- Requires a report to the President within 180 days on diplomatic activities.
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Summary
This order directs the United States to press other countries to support public and private recovery and use of resources in outer space, such as water and certain minerals.
It tells the Secretary of State to negotiate joint statements and bilateral or multilateral arrangements to promote safe, sustainable operations, and to object to treating the Moon Agreement as customary international law.
The Secretary must report to the President within 180 days on these diplomatic efforts.
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