Expanding Our Horizons, Expanding Our Networks

EXPANDING OUR HORIZONS, EXPANDING OUR NETWORKS
[SOURCE: National Telecommunications and Information Administration]
John M.R. Kneuer, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, spoke at the 10th SIA Leadership Dinner in between of the rubber chicken and spongy cheesecake. He discussed the interactions between the U.S. Government and the commercial satellite industry and recognized satellite’s unique role for our economic, homeland, and national security. "The new National Space Policy," he said "recognizes our reliance on commercial capabilities and our commitment to spur entrepreneurism." That policy, adopted in August 2006: The United States is committed to encouraging and facilitating a growing and entrepreneurial U.S. commercial space sector. Toward that end, the United States Government will use U.S. commercial space capabilities to the maximum practical extent, consistent with national security.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/speeches/2007/JKneuer_SIA_022107.htm