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State Department Taps Trio for $5M Space Diplomacy Push

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Briefings

The US State Department launched Project Constellation, a $5M space diplomacy initiative at the 2026 US Space Forum. Three organizations were selected: Meridian International Center for strategy and finance, the Commercial Space Federation for commercial partnerships, and SPACEAIMS for policy guidance. Ambassador Wells Griffith announced the program aims to connect emerging space nations with US companies and align foreign governments at COPUOS and the General Assembly. The initiative targets over 70 countries, with country-specific plans developed in partnership with partners.

Key points

• The State Department selected three organizations to run Project Constellation: Meridian International Center, the Commercial Space Federation, and SPACEAIMS.
• The program runs for two years with a $5M budget to facilitate talent exchanges, delegation visits, and training between emerging space nations and US companies.

Context

This initiative follows the State Department's previous Space Catalyst Partnership in September, which focused on Artemis Accords signatories in Peru. Project Constellation operates independently at the Vienna forum to build broader international partnerships.

Limitations

Country-specific plans for the 70+ target nations are not yet finalized. The program's first task is awareness, with activities targeting US foreign service officers and embassy communities. Future activities like the 2027 and 2028 forums and international leader trips are scheduled but details are limited.

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