Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-22789
Presidential proclamation on freedom of exploration and use in space
Buyer
Executive Office of the President
Posted
November 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-22789
The Executive Office of the President issued a proclamation affirming U.S. principles and goals for exploration and use of outer space. - Government buyer: Executive Office of the President. - The proclamation affirms that outer space is open to exploration, development, use, and a permanent presence by American citizens, consistent with U.S. law and international obligations. - It identifies national goals of returning to the Moon, establishing a permanent lunar presence, and advancing human exploration toward Mars. - No products or services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified; this is not a procurement opportunity.
Description
This Presidential Proclamation reaffirms that outer space is open to exploration, development, use, and the establishment of a permanent presence by American citizens, consistent with United States law and its international obligations. It describes U.S. goals for space exploration, including returning to the Moon by 2028 and establishing a permanent lunar presence. The document is a proclamation concerning special observances, not a procurement solicitation.