Space Briefing Book:

U.S. Space Laws, Policies and Regulations


U.S. Space Law

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

U.S. legislation of existing space-related laws are compiled in Title 51 of the United States Code.

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U.S. Space Executive Orders

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

U.S. space activities and priorities are established, in part, through Presidential Executive Orders (EOs), Space Policy Directives (SPDs), and policies.

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U.S. Space Regulations

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

Among U.S. regulations with a space nexus are those concerning the commercial space sector.

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Space Policy Directives (SPDs)

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

Space Policy Directives (SPDs) provide information on U.S. policies and procedures as they relate to space activities.

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Space Policies

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

There are a variety of U.S. policies related to space activities, some of which include the National Space Policy, the NOAA Commercial Space Policy and the National Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan.

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