Project Constellation: Building a Constellation of Outer Space Partners at the UN
Project Constellation supports international partnerships at the UN to boost innovation, entrepreneurship, and capacity building in the global space sector, focusing on collaboration and economic growth.
Funder: U.S. Mission to the International Organizations
Due Dates: September 4, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $4,750,000–$5,000,000 total; 1 award; up to 24 months
Summary: Supports a long-term international partnership platform to strengthen collaboration, capacity building, and commercial engagement in the global space sector via the UN.
Key Information: Applicants must show prior experience in international space-related training, capacity building, or public diplomacy.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Mission to the International Organizations in Vienna aims to establish "Project Constellation," a global partnership platform connecting governments, academia, industry, entrepreneurs, and international organizations to advance economic opportunity, innovation, and the peaceful use of outer space. Building on the inaugural U.S. Space Forum in 2025, the project seeks to strengthen international cooperation, support capacity building in emerging space economies, promote entrepreneurship and commercial engagement, and foster alignment with U.S. and UN best practices in civil and commercial space activities. The initiative will include flagship events, digital platforms, strategic communications, and targeted capacity-building programs, with a focus on sustainable, year-round engagement.
