# 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.

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