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Space Foundation Publishes ITAR And The US Space Industry White Paper
Colorado Springs CO (SPX) Sep 30, 2008 The Space Foundation has announced the publication of the white paper "ITAR and the U.S. Space Industry." The paper examines the effect of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which govern the export of space technology. Concerns about ITAR's impact on the business practices and cost structures of the space industry prompted the paper, which combines data from government and industry sources. The paper weighs the balance of vital national security measures and a healthy trade environment for the U.S. space economy as it competes in the world market. "The Space Foundation believes the export regulations should be modernized to prevent further damage to the U.S. space industry and especially lower-tier suppliers," said Marty Hauser, vice president, Washington Operations, Research and Analysis. "These suppliers are the 'family farms' that are a major source of innovation. Our white paper recommends changes to improve U.S. competitiveness overseas while still protecting sensitive technology." Findings of the report include the impact of ITAR compliance on companies of different sizes, the implications for the U.S. space economy, and the effect on space technology innovation here and abroad. The report proposes steps to modernize ITAR, enabling the regulations to accomplish their original purpose of protecting important security technologies while allowing more U.S. space companies to compete successfully in the global economy. The Space Foundation's Research and Analysis enterprise provides information on civil, commercial, and national security space issues for policymakers, media, industry, academia, and the financial community. As a source of information on all sectors of space, Research and Analysis produces documents on the state of the space industry and facilitates communication between the media and key space industry leaders and policymakers. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Share This Article With Planet Earth
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ESA At IAC 2008 In Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland (SPX) Sep 19, 2008The 59th International Astronautical Congress is taking place between 29 September and 3 October in Glasgow, Scotland. IAC 2008 is being organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the British Interplanetary Society (BIS). |
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