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The global space industry is opening new markets and transforming our economy. Valued at nearly $450 billion and growing, the space industry is driving exhilarating technological progress that is helping advance many other industries, such as telecommunications, defense, bioscience, manufacturing, and energy exploration.
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The world's foremost aviation and space experts, including CEOs and policymakers, will gather at the 2024 Global Aerospace Summit on Sept. 10-11 in Washington, D.C. The event is an opportunity to learn, network, and explore, with engaging discussions, exhibits, and state-of-the-art aircraft prototypes.
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Key themes included public-private partnerships, commercial economy and habitation in space, and national security.
Highlights: Global Aerospace Summit 2023
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Our Work
Every day, more businesses are considering the commercial potential of space. The U.S. Chamber is working closely with government and industry leaders to turn potential into a reality. We are advancing public-private collaboration needed to support space exploration and commercial and private aerospace travel as well as to create guidelines for managing traffic and commerce. We are also helping government leaders shape smart regulations to drive innovation and growth in this emerging sector so people, businesses, industries, and economies everywhere can benefit from the limitless possibilities of space.
Events
- InfrastructureGlobal Aerospace Summit 2024Tuesday, September 10 - Wednesday, September 1108:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Employment PolicyReimagining Futures: Second Chance Employment ForumWednesday, September 1802:00 PM EDT - 07:00 PM EDTLearn More
- Corporate Social ResponsibilityBusiness Solves: Strengthening Communities, Today and TomorrowTuesday, October 29 - Wednesday, October 3009:00 AM EDT - 05:00 PM EDTLearn More
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Colleagues: We just received an update from our friends at the State Department. The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) Web Notice on COVID measures regarding Compliance/Registration, Management, and Licensing is available here.
Colleagues: Provided for your situational awareness is the memorandum regarding flexibilities for electronic delivery of information related to suspensions and debarments FYSA as well as the following links. USD Lord Update on DoD COVID-19 Response Efforts
April 22nd OSD A&S COVID Conference Call Notes:
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Colleagues: Recently, the NIAG Vice Chairman and Acting Coordinating Officer held two virtual exploratory meetings and have scheduled two additional exploratory meetings for early May. Below are the details, if you would like a copy of the documents from the NIAG coordinating staff at NATO HQ/Defense Investment, please email Katie Levantovscaia at KLevantovscaia@uschamber.com.
Colleagues, Provided FYSA below is information on Progress Payment Implementation, as well as answers to frequently asked questions on Implementation of the CARES Act. Public Talking Points on Progress Payment Implementation
Colleagues: Earlier this week, CISA released guidance for non-healthcare critical infrastructure sectors, including the DIB. Please seelinks below for guidance. CISA: https://www.cisa.gov/coronavirus CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/critical-workers/implementing-safety-practices.html
April 17th OSD A&S COVID Conference Call Notes:
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April 13th OSD A&S COVID Conference Call Notes: Personnel Sad news with the passing of a sailor on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. U.S. Northern Command deployed 12,500 folks to support COVID. Guard deployed 29,000 in COVID response. 15,000 personnel from the Army Corps of engineers are engaged in COVID work. CARES ACT Updates