The space security committee will focus on issues and activities that enhance or threaten the long term sustainability of space activities.

The committee will:

- Assess and report on space debris, on natural hazards to the space environment, and other threats that may reduce humankind�s ability to work in space effectively;

- Assess and report on activities that can enhance humankind� ability to work in space effectively;

- Promote international cooperative activities in securing outer space for current and future space activities. 

- Coordinate its activities with other relevant IAF Committees and Working Groups as well as those of the IAA and IISL

- Identify areas for future studies and projects that would improve the long term sustainability of space activities.

- Provide inputs to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and to non-governmental organizations focused on space activities.

- To organize, as appropriate, Symposia and Workshops on space safety and security to be held under the auspices of the IAF.