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.
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.
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.
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.
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.