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# Report: United States Novel Space Activities Authorization and Supervision Framework (2023)

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## Synopsis

Here is a summary of the key points from the report “United States Novel Space Activities Authorization and Supervision Framework”:

### Overview

- The report outlines a new policy framework for regulating “novel space activities” – commercial space activities not currently covered by existing regulations.
- Goal is to modernize oversight to support innovation while balancing economic interests with safety, security, and sustainability.

### Key Elements

- Establishes principles to guide regulation: authorization and supervision throughout lifecycle; collaborative oversight; timely registration; balance economic and national interests.
- Creates an interagency steering group to coordinate policy and develop best practices.
- Seeks to streamline regulatory processes, reduce duplication, provide transparency and predictability.
- Calls for updating [orbital debris](https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2023/07/04/some-very-interesting-statistics-on-orbital-objects-and-debris/) mitigation standards and practices.
- Proposes mechanisms to improve government awareness of private sector space activities.
- Encourages international collaboration on regulatory frameworks.

### Implementation

- Gives Commerce and Transportation Depts authority to regulate within existing statutes, using best practices as guidance.
- Calls for harmonizing legislation and rulemaking across agencies.
- Emphasizes regulatory efficiency and presumption of expedited approval.
- Leverages expertise of other agencies like Defense, State, and [NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/).
- Considers requiring debris mitigation and environmental impact considerations.

### Summary

The framework aims to create a flexible oversight system that spurs growth of the commercial space industry while protecting national interests and the space environment.