Tenets of Responsible Behavior in Space

The Department of Defense has been a leader in space operations since the dawn of the space age. Throughout its history, the Department has pursued its space mission while ensuring and maintaining the safety, security, stability, and sustainability of the domain. As more actors come to space, the domain is changing, with an increased risk of collisions, as well as of miscalculations or misunderstandings. It is incumbent on the Department to continue space leadership through demonstrating and acknowledging responsible behavior in space.