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Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN

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Project Constellation is a U.S. Department of State initiative led by the U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna, designed to establish a durable international partnership platform centered at the United Nations to advance collaboration in outer space among governments, industry, academia, entrepreneurs, and international organizations. Anchored in Vienna—the home of UNOOSA and COPUOS—the program builds on the success of the 2025 U.S. Space Forum and aims to strengthen global capacity in emerging space economies by promoting the practical implementation of international space guidelines and best practices. Aligned with Economic Support Funds objectives, the project focuses on expanding innovation ecosystems, fostering commercial engagement, developing institutional and workforce capabilities, and creating sustainable economic opportunities through multilateral cooperation. Eligible applicants must demonstrate proven experience in designing and delivering international programs related to U.S. civil or commercial space activities, including training, capacity building, workforce development, educational exchanges, or public diplomacy initiatives. Applicants are required to confirm their ability to finalize grant agreements by September 31, 2026, and commence support for the 2026 U.S. Space Forum, scheduled for October 15–16, 2026. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of September 4, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to the designated point of contact, Daleya Uddin, via the provided email and phone number. The solicitation number is OFOP0003546, and the opportunity is managed under the U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna.

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U.S. State Department funds international space collaboration platform in Vienna, targeting 2026 Space Forum with capacity-building and commercial engagement.

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Department Of State → U.S. Mission To The International OrganizationsView Agency

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928120 - International AffairsView NAICS

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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424

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AgencyDepartment Of State → U.S. Mission To The International Organizations
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As the home of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), Vienna provides a unique multilateral platform for fostering these partnerships. Building upon the successful inaugural U.S. Space Forum in 2025, the U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna (UNVIE) is launching Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the United Nations as a long-term international partnership platform that strengthens collaboration among governments, industry, academia, entrepreneurs, and international organizations while supporting capacity building in emerging space economies that advances practical implementation of international obligations and non-binding guidelines and best practices adopted through COPUOS.


Consistent with the objectives of Economic Support Funds (ESF), Project Constellation seeks to strengthen innovation ecosystems, promote entrepreneurship and commercial engagement, build institutional and workforce capacity, and expand economic opportunities through sustainable international partnerships.


To be considered for funding under this opportunity, applicant SHALL:

- Have demonstrated previous experience designing and delivering international training, capacity building, workforce development, educational exchanges, or public diplomacy programming on U.S. civil and/or commercial space activities. This should be addressed withing the project narrative section of your application.  


- The capacity to complete grant signing by September 31, 2026 and begin supporting the 2026 U.S. Space Forum (October 15-16).

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