Space Briefing Book:
US Government
Civil Space Agencies
Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team
Within the U.S. government, civil space endeavors are managed primarily by NASA or NOAA, with input from other civil agencies.
Space Policy Organizations
Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team
U.S. Government space policy is guided, developed and established by several organizations within the Executive Branch
National Security Space Agencies
Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team
There are a variety of defense and intelligence agencies within the U.S. Government whose work holds a nexus to space activities.
Space Oversight and Regulatory Bodies
Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team
The responsibilities for funding, overseeing and regulating U.S. space activities are spread across the Executive and Legislative branches of government.
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.
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.