How do you play nice with others in Space?
In February 2023 all US Department of Defense components were directed to comply with 5 “tenants of responsible behaviors in space”.
Read More How do you play nice with others in Space?Category: Policy, Law, and Regulation
What is the FCC’s Role in Commercial Space?
This article describes the role the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plays in regulating satellites in the United States.
Read More What is the FCC’s Role in Commercial Space?Timeline of U.S. Actions to Protect Lunar Historical Sites and Artifacts
Timeline of United States actions from 2011 to 2022 to protect historical lunar artifacts and sites.
Read More Timeline of U.S. Actions to Protect Lunar Historical Sites and ArtifactsThe Artemis Accords – A Quick Overview
What is the purpose and scope of the Artemis Accords?
Read More The Artemis Accords – A Quick OverviewUS National Space Priorities – A Quick Overview
This article summarizes the US space policy priorities from the document titled “United States Space Priorities Framework.” The document was published December 2021.
Read More US National Space Priorities – A Quick OverviewInternational Space Law – A Quick Overview
A summary of International treaties and principles applicable to outer space.
Read More International Space Law – A Quick OverviewNATO’s Space Policy – A Quick Overview
Space is increasingly important for the Alliance’s and Allies’ security and prosperity.
Read More NATO’s Space Policy – A Quick OverviewNASA’s Plan to Foster a US Commercial Space Industry – A Quick Overview
NASA goals and implementation strategies related to developing a sustainable US commercial space industry.
Read More NASA’s Plan to Foster a US Commercial Space Industry – A Quick OverviewWho is Responsible for Investigating Commercial Space Mishaps?
This article delineates responsibilities between the NTSB and FAA.
Read More Who is Responsible for Investigating Commercial Space Mishaps?A Timeline of the Smallsat Market – Past, Present, and Future
A comprehensive timeline starting with the first mention of satellite and following the progression of events through the birth of Cubesats, the proliferation of LEO constellations, to the future inevitable decline of LEO constellations and small satellites.
Read More A Timeline of the Smallsat Market – Past, Present, and FutureFCC Opens Proceedings on Space Innovation: Facilitating Capabilities for In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing
Proposed Rules Would Replace Longstanding Guideline for Deorbiting Satellites within 25 Years with New 5-Year Rule
New proposals from FCC to reduce orbital debris
Read More Proposed Rules Would Replace Longstanding Guideline for Deorbiting Satellites within 25 Years with New 5-Year RuleOrigins of the US Commercial Space Industry – A Quick Overview
Covers the period from 1957 to 1996
Read More Origins of the US Commercial Space Industry – A Quick OverviewWhat is the FAA’s Role in Commercial Space?
In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing National Strategy 2022
This National Strategy outlines how the United States will support and stimulate the United States Government (USG), academic, and commercial ISAM capability development.
Read More In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing National Strategy 2022National Orbital Debris Implementation Plan 2022
An interagency implementation plan to guide the actions of the U.S. Government (USG) in addressing orbital debris challenges.
Read More National Orbital Debris Implementation Plan 2022