International relations Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/international-relations/ Covering the business and politics of space Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:54:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://spacenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-SN_forza_star-32x32.png International relations Archives - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/tag/international-relations/ 32 32 80681979 Space Force unveils first international strategy, while GAO flags barriers to space cooperation https://spacenews.com/space-force-unveils-first-international-strategy-while-gao-flags-barriers-to-space-cooperation/ https://spacenews.com/space-force-unveils-first-international-strategy-while-gao-flags-barriers-to-space-cooperation/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:54:36 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=527290

The strategy reflects a growing recognition that the U.S. cannot go it alone in orbit — especially as space becomes more congested, contested and militarized.

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U.S. Space Force seeks to work closer with allies in face of shared threats https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-force-seeks-to-work-closer-with-allies-in-face-of-shared-threats/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-force-seeks-to-work-closer-with-allies-in-face-of-shared-threats/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:35:10 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=197080

The procurement arm of the U.S. Space Force is making a major push to work more closely with allies abroad and is pressing the Pentagon to adjust classification policies to allow for more open sharing of information with trusted international partners.

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U.S. to pursue stronger collaboration with allies in military space programs https://spacenews.com/u-s-to-pursue-stronger-collaboration-with-allies-in-military-space-programs/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-to-pursue-stronger-collaboration-with-allies-in-military-space-programs/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:52:28 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=194193

U.S. and allies "have been discussing ways to jointly architect systems and build capabilities together to avoid duplication and ensure interoperability"

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U.S. Space Command announces new cooperation agreements with allies https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-command-announces-new-cooperation-agreements-with-allies/ https://spacenews.com/u-s-space-command-announces-new-cooperation-agreements-with-allies/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:46:35 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=151524 Gen. James Dickinson, head of U.S. Space Command (right) speaks with industry officials and military allies at the Space Symposium. Credit: Tom Kimmell

U.S. Space Command and the Australian Defence Space Command on April 20 signed an enhanced space cooperation memorandum of understanding.

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Military space chiefs from 15 countries gather amid growing security concerns https://spacenews.com/military-space-chiefs-from-15-countries-gather-amid-growing-security-concerns/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:25:53 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=126292

The United States this week will host the third gathering of international military space chiefs in Colorado Springs. 

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International talks on space norms to continue but U.S. will not engage directly with Russia https://spacenews.com/international-talks-on-space-norms-will-continue-but-u-s-will-not-engage-directly-with-russia/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:50:10 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=125613 ASAT collision

Bilateral U.S.-Russia space talks that had begun before the invasion of Ukraine are off the table for now, a U.S. State Department official said March 17.

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U.S. and allies to strengthen cooperation in space https://spacenews.com/u-s-and-allies-to-strengthen-cooperation-in-space/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:09:43 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=124402

The Defense Department announced Feb. 22 that the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom have signed a joint vision document that calls for greater cooperation to prevent conflicts in space. 

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U.S. and France agree to expand cooperation on space issues https://spacenews.com/u-s-and-france-agree-to-expand-cooperation-on-space-issues/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:32:35 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=120960

Vice President Kamala Harris announced the U.S. and France have agreed to expand cooperation on space and cybersecurity issues.

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Atlantic Council calls for U.S. and allies to lead global efforts on space security https://spacenews.com/atlantic-council-calls-for-u-s-and-allies-to-lead-global-efforts-on-space-security/ Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:02:00 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=113220

The Atlantic Council released a new report that calls on the United States and allies to advocate for new global rules for safe operations in outer space. 

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U.S. to support international effort to set rules of behavior in space https://spacenews.com/u-s-to-support-international-effort-to-set-rules-of-behavior-in-space/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:18:09 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=111483

Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt said U.S. diplomats and military leaders are drafting language in support of an international effort to adopt rules of behavior in space.

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Op-ed | China must be held accountable for its actions on Earth and in space https://spacenews.com/op-ed-china-must-be-held-accountable-for-its-actions-on-earth-and-in-space/ https://spacenews.com/op-ed-china-must-be-held-accountable-for-its-actions-on-earth-and-in-space/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:50:59 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=105151

A disregard for terrestrial international norms has also been witnessed with regard to space.

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Op-ed | Priority-one for space policy should be to protect U.S. satellites https://spacenews.com/op-ed-priority-one-for-space-policy-should-be-to-protect-u-s-satellites/ https://spacenews.com/op-ed-priority-one-for-space-policy-should-be-to-protect-u-s-satellites/#respond Sat, 12 Oct 2019 09:14:06 +0000 https://spacenews.com/?p=94079 Space Council meeting

Should dominance be our immediate space security priority? The short answer is no.

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Op-ed | Ensuring peaceful use of space an important goal for U.S. and allies https://spacenews.com/op-ed-ensuring-peaceful-use-of-space-an-important-goal-for-u-s-and-allies/ https://spacenews.com/op-ed-ensuring-peaceful-use-of-space-an-important-goal-for-u-s-and-allies/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2019 20:04:50 +0000 http://dev.spacenews.com/?p=88175

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Goldfein: 'Our goal is to prevent and deter conflict'

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Op-ed | U.S., Brazil should act now to forge a partnership in space https://spacenews.com/op-ed-u-s-brazil-should-act-now-to-forge-a-partnership-in-space/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:57:11 +0000 http://dev.spacenews.com/?p=74853

It is absolutely critical that U.S. and Brazilian companies seize any advantage they can to expand their share of this growing global market. A U.S. partnership with Brazil would give both countries an edge in this race.

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