The Journal of Space Commerce

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US, Australia Plan to Sign Technology Safeguards Agreement

Would Clear the Way for US Companies to Launch to Space from Australia

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Tom Patton
Oct 31, 2023
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The United States and Australia have announced that they intend to sign a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA) that provides the legal and technical framework for U.S. commercial space launch vehicles to launch from Australia. The agreement will protect sensitive U.S. launch technology and data while in Australia and…

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