AIAA Statement on Norms of Behavior for Commercial Space Operations by The Hague Institute for Global Justice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 4, 2024 – Reston, Va. – The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) CEO Dan Dumbacher made the following statement:

“On behalf of the 30,000 professional and student members of AIAA, we are pleased to sign The Washington Compact on Norms of Behavior for Commercial Space Operations by The Hague Institute for Global Justice. Through this important step, AIAA joins scores of illustrious organizations and individuals who also share the common vision that civil space exploration and development should be conducted in a manner that prevents conflict and supports cooperation, peace, and prosperity.

AIAA sees space as an essential part of everyday life on Earth, with further exploration and innovation leading to an off-world future. We believe global collaboration, including the growing influence of space commerce, will help us expand the human neighborhood beyond low Earth orbit to the moon and on to Mars.”

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Banner Image: AIAA CEO Dan Dumbacher signs The Washington Compact on Norms of Behavior for Commercial Space Operations by The Hague Institute for Global Justice, 4 January 2024. | Credit: AIAA–©