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The State Department began planning the transfer of certain space items from the USML to the CCL in 2019.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentOrg RelationshipNov 12, 2024A step forward in space export control reform

State Department officials projected that final rules moving items from the USML to the CCL would require additional review time and would extend into 2024.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralNov 12, 2024A step forward in space export control reform

A decade ago, the State Department enacted changes moving many space technologies off the US Munitions List (USML) to the Commerce Control List (CCL).

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralNov 11, 2024A step forward in space export control reform

Chris Weil is the technology and jurisdiction analysis division chief in the State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralNov 11, 2024A step forward in space export control reform

NASA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State and seven other initial signatory nations, established the Artemis Accords in 2020.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralOct 23, 2024NASA welcomes the Republic of Cyprus as the 46th Artemis Accords signatory

Valda Vikmanis-Keller, director of the Office of Space Affairs at the State Department, noted growing interest in the Artemis Accords among countries.

Mentioned as: State DepartmentTechnical ProductJun 17, 2024Artemis Accords lift off

Iceland provided a signed copy of the Artemis Accords to the State Department without a signing ceremony.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralJun 17, 2024Artemis Accords lift off

The State Department noted that discussions about Portugal signing the Artemis Accords are underway.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralJun 17, 2024Artemis Accords lift off

Dr. Naka's presentations gained attention from the State Department staff, but Cline remained convinced that real-time imaging systems were preferable.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralJun 10, 2024National Reconnaissance Program crisis photography concepts, part 3: Axumite

On November 3, 1970, Dr. Fumio Robert 'Bob' Naka presented capabilities within the National Reconnaissance Program to the staff of Mr. Ray S. Cline at the State Department.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralJun 10, 2024National Reconnaissance Program crisis photography concepts, part 3: Axumite

NASA, the U.S. Department of State, and seven other nations established the Artemis Accords in 2020 to set out principles grounded in the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 and three related space treaties.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralMay 15, 2024Artemis Accords reach 40 signatories as NASA welcomes Lithuania

The Artemis Accords were established by NASA and the U.S. Department of State in 2020.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralApr 16, 2024NASA Welcomes Switzerland as Latest Signatory to Artemis Accords

The Artemis Accords are a set of principles to guide the next phase in space exploration announced by NASA and the U.S. Department of State in 2020.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative PlanApr 16, 2024NASA welcomes Sweden as the newest Artemis Accords family member

The Artemis Accords were established by NASA and the U.S. Department of State in 2020.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralApr 15, 2024NASA’s newest Artemis Accords signatory is Switzerland

Agencies including NASA, the State Department, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will collaborate on how to use space to help other countries.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative PlanApr 10, 2024U.S. government plans review of space technology export controls

There is a need for improved coordination between the Department of State and the Department of Defense for personnel recovery in space.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralApr 8, 2024Strategic implications of China winning the space rescue race (part 2)

The US State Department issued the Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy in May 2023, emphasizing US leadership in space.

Mentioned as: U.S. State DepartmentNarrative GeneralMar 4, 2024Taking stock of the US space program

Ed Spitler joined Artel in 2001 and served as program director for multiple critical DOD and Department of State programs.

Mentioned as: department of stateNarrative GovernanceFeb 20, 2024SSPI names the new inductees for the Space & Satellite Hall of Fame in 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the Artemis Accords signing event at the U.S. Department of State.

Mentioned as: department of stateNarrative GeneralFeb 11, 2024NASA welcomes Greece as the newest Artemis Accords signatory

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy participated in the Artemis Accords signing event at the U.S. Department of State.

Mentioned as: U.S. Department of StateOrg RelationshipFeb 11, 2024NASA welcomes Greece as the newest Artemis Accords signatory
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