VP Kamala Harris Initiates Space Benefits for US Communities

The White House

Federal agencies and private sector companies announce additional commitments to build awareness of the benefits of space - including the use of space-based data to address the climate crisis - and increase economic opportunities from space activity

Under Vice President Kamala Harris's leadership of the National Space Council, the U.S. is continuing to steward the responsible and sustainable use of space to protect our national security interests, address the climate crisis, foster a thriving commercial space sector, and more. In 2022, the Vice President announced commitments to inspire, prepare, and employ the space workforce and ensure that the U.S.' future in space remains strong. Today, the Vice President issued a call to action for both the private and public sectors to bring the benefits of space to communities across our Nation. As part of this call to action private and public organizations and institutions are announcing commitments to help achieve that aim.

Find Your Place in Space Week

Space is a growing industry that touches nearly every sector - from health care and climate, to banking, agriculture, and infrastructure. For America, space is a source of strength, inspiration, and innovation. Space activities have become critical to our way of life and provide numerous benefits to society. That's why more than 100 organizations are coming together to support the first-ever Find Your Place in Space Week, which includes more than 200 events across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.. Each event will provide opportunities for people to learn about space.

Space4All

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