Primary Source Materials [SCF Members]

Big Book of Belgian Space Law [SCF Members]

CIA Space Factbook

SWF Space Security Portal

Database of National Law

     National legislation search

Source of National Space Law

Official text of the Belgian Space Law currently in force:

BELSPO – Law of 17 September 2005 on the Activities of Launching, Flight Operation or Guidance of Space

International Agreements

Signatory to all five outer space treaties:

Outer Space Treaty 1967

Rescue Agreement 1968

Liability Convention 1973

Registration Convention 1976

Moon Agreement 1979

Signatory to the International Telecommunication Convention and Constitution (ITU) 1992

ITU List of Agreements

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the Convention establishing the European Space Agency (ESA) 

Signatory to the Wassenaar Arrangement on Arms Export Controls

Regulation of Space Activities

“Law on the Activities of Launching, Flight Operations or Guidance of Space Objects” of 17 September 2005 (Dutch and French versions) (English version) 

National Space Policy

Historical Documents

Overview of the history, administration, and legislative priorities of Belgian space law:

The Belgian Space Law 

Primary Source Materials [SCF Members]

Big Book of Canadian Space Law [SCF Members]

CIA Space Factbook

SWF Space Security Portal

Database of National Law

Sources of National Space Law

Canadian Space Agency Act S.C. 1990, c 13. Last amended 2019-06-17

International Agreements

Ratified the Outer Space Treaty 1967

Ratified the Rescue Agreement 1968

Ratified the Liability Convention 1973

Ratified the Registration Convention 1976

Signatory to the International Telecommunication Convention (ITU) 1992

ITU List of Agreements

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the NASA Artemis Accords 

Signatory to the Wassenaar Arrangement on Arms Export Controls

Signatory to the Civil International Space Station Agreement 

Signatory to the Civil Lunar Gateway Agreement

Signatory to the International Charter “Space and Major Disasters”

Signatory to the International Space Station Intergovernmental Agreement

Cooperation Agreement between the Government of Canada and the European Space Agency 

Domestic Acts Implementing International Agreements

Civil International Space Station Agreement Implementation Act (S.C. 1999, c. 35) Assented to 1999-12-16. Last Amended 2003-07-02.

Civil Lunar Gateway Agreement Implementation Act (S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 294) In force 2022-10-26. Last amended 2022-10-26.

Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Implementation Act (S.C. 1998, c. 32) Not entered into force. Last amended 2003-07-02.

Regulation of Space Activities

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act (1985) created the regulatory Commission

Broadcasting Act (1991) gives authority to the Commission to regulate and supervise all aspects of the Canadian broadcasting system

Remote Sensing Space Systems Act (2005) covers licensing of satellite operations and is implemented by Global Affairs Canada.

Aeronautics Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. A-2) Assented to 1985. Last amended 2018-12-18. Enforced by Transport Canada.

Radiocommunication Act (1985) covers satellite spectrum licensing and the avoidance of harmful radio interference

Telecommunications Act (1993) enshrines policy objectives for the Canadian telecommunications industry, such as reliability, expanding and supporting the telecommunications industry through investment and  

Export and Import Permits Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. E-19). Last amended 2021-04-01.

Criminal Code of Canada (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46). Last amended 2023-05-27.

Space policy and the Remote Sensing Space Systems Act (RSSSA)

National Space Policy

Historical Documents

John Chapman, et al, Upper Atmosphere and Space Programs in Canada, Science Secretariat, Government of Canada, 1967 [Chapman Report]. Generally, the report made a case for the development of a Canadian space programme that concentrated on satellite communications, Canadian industrial development, cooperation with other countries, and recommended the establishment of a central coordinating and contracting agency for space research and development to oversee and manage the Canadian space effort.

The Telesat Canada Act (R.S.C. 1970., c. T-4). Assented to June 26th, 1969. Repealed upon the incorporation of Telesat under the Canada Business Corporations Act. 

Telesat Canada Reorganization and Divestiture Act (S.C. 1991, c. 52) Allowed for the privatization of the Telesat company under the Canada Business Corporations Act, which was sold to Bell Canada Enterprises and along with the Government of Canada’s shares. Telesat as a private company, is still involved in the Canadian telecommunications, radiocommunications, and broadcasting realm. 

Non Governmental Organizations

Primary Source Materials [SCF Members]

Big Book of European Union Space Law [SCF Members]

Primary Source of EU Law

Treaty on Functioning of European Union (TFEU)

Source of (supra)national Space Law

Regulation (EU) 2021/969 (The Space Regulation) 

International Agreements

Declaration of acceptance of rights and obligations of the outer space treaties:

• • The Rescue Agreement 1968
  • The Liability Convention 1973
  • The Registration Convention 1976

ESA is signatory to the Civil International Space Station Agreement

ESA is signatory to the Civil Lunar Gateway Agreement

Convention for the establishment of a European Space Agency (ESA) Concluded at Paris on 30 May 1975

Framework Agreement between the European Community (predecessor of the EU) and European Space Agency (ESA)

Agreement between the French Government and the European Space Agency Concerning the Guiana Space Centre (1993) (selected provisions)

(Supra)national Space Policy and Regulation of Space Activities

General regulation / framework projects 

Regulation (EU) No 1285/2013 (11 December 2013) on the implementation and exploitation of the European satellite navigation systems 

Regulation (EU) No 377/2014 (3 April 2014) establishing the Copernicus Programme 

Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 (11 December 2013) establishing Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) (Replaced)

Regulation (EU) 2021/695 (28 April 2021) Establishing Horizon Europe – The Framework Programme For Research And Innovation, Laying Down Its Rules For Participation And Dissemination, And Repealing Regulations (EU) No 1290/2013 And (EU) No 1291/2013

Telecommunications

Directive 97/13/EC  (1997) establishing a common framework for general authorization and individual licenses in the field of telecommunications services     

Regulation (EU) No 283/2014 (11 March 2014) on guidelines for trans-European networks in the area of telecommunications infrastructure

Export control

Employment, Health & Safety 

Directive 2013/59/Euratom – establishing protection against ionizing radiation

Directive 2013/35/EU – addressing electromagnetic fields

Directive 2003/10/EC – addressing noise

Directive 2002/44/EC – addressing vibration

     Environmental law

Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 (10 March 2004) creating the framework for the creation of the single European sky

Directive 2010/75/EU (24 November 2010) on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control)

Internal investment screening

Regulation (EU) 2019/452 (19 March 2019) establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union

Historical Documents

Archives of the European Union – specifically regarding ESA

International Space Station Crew Code of Conduct

Primary Source Materials [SCF Members]

Big Book of French Space Law [SCF Members]

CIA Space Factbook

SWF Space Security Portal

Database of National Law

Source of National Space Law

     National Space Law: 

Law creating the national space agency

LOI n° 2008-518 du 3 juin 2008 relative aux opérations spatiales (1) – Légifrance

Unofficial translation of French Space Operations Act

International Agreements

Signatory to all five outer space treaties:

Outer Space Treaty 1967 

Rescue and Return Agreement 1968

Liability Convention 1972

Registration Convention 1975

Moon Agreement 1979 (signed but not ratified)

Signatory to the International Telecommunication Convention (ITU) 1992

ITU List of Agreements

Signatory to the Convention establishing the European Space Agency (ESA) 

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the NASA Artemis Accords

Signatory to the Wassenaar Arrangement on Arms Export Controls

Agreement between the French Government and the European Space Agency Concerning the Guiana Space Centre (1993) (selected provisions)

Regulation of Space Activities

National Space Policy

Historical Documents

France’s proposal for secure EU space communications and connectivity: 

Proposition de résolution en application de l’article 73 quinquies du Règlement, sur la proposition de règlement du Parlement européen et du Conseil établissant le programme de l’Union pour une connectivité sécurisée pour la période 2023-2027

Primary Source Materials [SCF Members]

Big Book of Indian Space Law [SCF Members]

CIA Space Factbook

SWF Space Security Portal

Database of National Law

Source of National Space Law

Unofficial: Draft Space Activities Bill, 2017

International Agreements

Signatory to all five outer space treaties:

• • The Outer Space Treaty 1967
  • The Rescue Agreement 1968
  • The Liability Convention 1973
  • The Registration Convention 1976
  • The Moon Agreement 1979 (signed but not ratified)

Signatory to the International Telecommunication Convention (ITU) 1992

ITU List of Agreements

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Regulation of Space Activities

Space Licensing in India

India Space Research Organization (ISRO)

National Space Policy

Satellite Communication Policy

Remote Sensing Data Policy (RSDP)

New Space India Limited is owned by the government of India and is administered by the Department of Space for commercial space application

Historical Documents

Primary Source Materials [SCF Members]

Big Book of Italian Space Law [SCF Members]

CIA Space Factbook

SWF Space Security Portal

Database of National Space Law

Documenti Legislativi e Norme Procedurali

Contains all legislative documents, procedural rules, and archival documents relating to the Italian space agency (ASI), including codes of conduct and related forms, internal documents and procedures governing administration, finance and accounting regulations, organization regulations, and staff regulations.

Source of National Space Law

Statute of the Italian Space Agency (2022)

International Agreements

Signatory to four of the five outer space treaties:

• • The Outer Space Treaty 1967
  • The Rescue Agreement 1968
  • The Liability Convention 1973
  • The Registration Convention 1976

Signatory to the International Telecommunication Convention (ITU) 1992

ITU List of Agreements

Signatory to the Convention establishing the European Space Agency (ESA) 

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the NASA Artemis Accords

Signatory to the Wassenaar Arrangement on Arms Export Controls

“Law for the implementation for the Convention on International Liability for damages caused by space objects”

Law n. 23 of 25 January 1983 (original version)

Law n. 23 of 25 January 1983 (unofficial translation)

Regulation of Space Activities

Decree Concerning the Reorganization of the Italian Space Agency (ASI)

Legislative Decree n. 128 of 4 June 2003

Law on Registration of space objects

Law n. 153 of 12 July 2005

The Italian Space Agency (ASI) Transparency Website

Current Italian Space Agency (ASI) Legal Documents

Documents for the strategic and technical management of the ASI including the Integrated Performance Plan, the Strategic Vision Document (DVS) and the Three-Year Activity Plan (PTA)

National Space Policy

Historical Documents

Pre-2018 Italian Space Agency Legal Document Archive

Primary Source Materials [SCF Members]

Big Book of Japanese Space Law [SCF Members]

CIA Space Factbook

SWF Space Security Portal

Database of National Law

Overview of Japanese Space Law

Japanese version: 原典宇宙法－目次

Japanese Law Translation (JPN/ENG)

Sources of National Space Law

Basic Space Act (JPN/ENG) 

Space Activities Act (JPN/ENG)

International Agreements

Signatory to four of the five outer space treaties:

• • The Outer Space Treaty 1967
  • The Rescue Agreement 1968
  • The Liability Convention 1973
  • The Registration Convention 1976
  • The Moon Agreement 1979

Signatory to the International Telecommunication Convention (ITU) 1992

ITU List of Agreements

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the NASA Artemis Accords

Signatory to the Intergovernmental Agreement on the International Space Station

Signatory to the Wassenaar Arrangement on Arms Export Controls

Regulation of Space Activities

Law (Primary)

• • Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA): Law Concerning JAXA 
  • Basic Space Act (Act. No 43 of May 28, 2008) (ENG)
    • First domestic law outlining the government’s role in space development
    • Transition from science-centric space policy toward more commercial innovation and national security
  • Basic Plan on Space Policy (JPN)
    • Abbreviated: Basic Plan
    • 10 years, flexible
  • Implementation Plan for the Basic Plan on Space Policy (last revised 6/13/2023)(JPN)
    • Abbreviated: Implementation Plan
    • Outlines each ministry and agency’s responsibility in pursuing the objectives written in the basic plan
  • Act on Launching of Spacecraft etc. and Control of Spacecraft (ENG)
    • Abbreviated: Space Activities Act
  • Order for Enforcement of the Space Activities Act (JPN)
  • Act on Ensuring Appropriate Handling of Satellite Remote Sensing Data (ENG)
    • Abbreviated: Remote Sensing Act
  • Act on the Promotion of Business Activities Related to the Exploration and Development of Space Resources (ENG)
    • Abbreviated: Space Resources Act
  • Regulation for Enforcement of the Act on the Promotion of Business Activities for the Exploration and Development of Space Resources (ENG)

Administrative/Regulatory Law Regarding National Space Policy

• • Space Policy Committee Cabinet Order 186 (2012) (JPN)
  • Act for Establishment of the Cabinet Office Article 40 (JPN)

National Space Policy

Agreements/Dialogues/Cooperation Forums

 Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space; March 11, 2013 (ENG)

Archive of Japan-US Comprehensive Dialogue on Space (ENG)

Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee (2+2); April 2012 (ENG)

Archive of Japan-US Security Consultative Committee (ENG)

EU-led International Code of Conduct (ICoC) (draft; 03/2014) (ENG)

UNCOPUOS-led Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities (ENG)

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Disaster Information Network (ADInet) (ENG)

Proposals/Drafts

The Space Strategy of MEXT (issued by the Working Group [working group on space development and utilization] in 2013) (JPN)

Comprehensive Strategy on Space Parts and Components’ Technical Development (produced by METI, the Cabinet, CAO, MIC, MEXT and the Ministry of Defense 03/31/2016) (JPN)

Objectives, Strategies, and Initiatives

JAXA’s mid-to-long-term objectives

Mid-term Objectives (2/28/2013)(JPN): 中期目標

Comparison of the latest to JAXA’s third-term Mid to Long-Term Objectives (JPN)

JAXA’s mid-to-long-term plan, annual plans

JAXA’s mid-to-long-term plan (JPN)

JAXA’s mid-to-long-term plan (draft)(ENG)

Mid-to-long-term Plan/Objectives Archive (JPN)

Strategies

National Defense Strategy (NDS) (ENG) (12/16/2022)

National Security Strategy (NSS) OF 2022 (ENG)

National Security Strategy (NSS) of 2013 (ENG)

National Security Strategy (JPN)

Medium-Term Defense Program FY2019-FY 2023 (2018 MTDP)(JPN)

National Defense Program Guidelines for FY 2019 and Beyond (ENG)

Defense Buildup Program (12/16/2022) (ENG) 

Space Industry Vision for 2030 (released May 29, 2017) (JPN)

Long-Term Visions on the Space Transportation System (released April 2014 by CNSP) (JPN)

Manual for Procedures regarding International Frequency Allocation for Small Satellite Constellations (JPN)

Guidelines on a License to Operate a Spacecraft Performing On-Orbit Servicing (OOS Guidelines) (ENG)

Task Force for Expanding Japan’s Space System Overseas (JPN)

About the Task Force (JPN)

List of working groups for the Task Force for Expanding Japan’s Space Systems Overseas (JPN)

The Space New Economy Creation Network (S-NET) (JPN)

S-Booster (ENG)

Space Awards (JPN)

Procedures, Guidelines, and Forms

Guidelines on Cybersecurity Measures for Commercial Space Systems v 1.0 (ENG)

Summary (ENG)

Administrative Procedure Act (ENG)

Act No. 88 of 1993; the Act provides for common rules regarding procedures for dispositions, administrative guidance, notifications, and the procedure for establishing administrative orders

Links to Forms (JPN)

Examples of forms:

Application to Launch Satellite Form (JPN)

人工衛星等の打上げに係る許可申請書

Form to Revise Application to Launch Satellite

Change notification regarding the launch of artificial satellites

Application to request approval for insurance for damages

Historical Documents

Two Outer Space-Related Laws Enacted | Library of Congress

Primary Source Materials

BBSL ToC Draft

CIA Factbook – Portugal Space

SWF Space Security Portal

Database of National Law

National legislation search

Source of National Space Law

Official source of Space legislation:
Presidência Do Conselho De Ministros Decreto-Lei n.º 16/2019 de 22 de Janeiro

Regulation of space activities and the creation of the Portuguese Space Agency:
Portugal Space

Regulation n.º 697/2019 on the System for Access to and Exercise of Space Activities

International Agreements

Signatory to four of the five outer space treaties:

• • The Outer Space Treaty 1967
  • The Rescue Agreement 1968
  • The Liability Convention 1973
  • The Registration Convention 1976

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the Wassenaar Arrangement on Arms Export Controls

Regulation of Space Activities

Regulation n.º 697/2019 on the System for Access to and Exercise of Space Activities 

Resolution of the Council of the Regional Government of the Azores n.º 30/2019 authorizing the participation of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in the Portuguese Space Agency

National Space Policy

Historical Documents

Primary Source Materials [SCF Members]

BBSL ToC Draft [SCF Members]

Russia – Space Factbook

Russian Federation – Space Security Portal

NOTE: Due to ongoing conflict, certain Russian Federation sites in the .ru top level domain may be blocked from the US, UK, EU, and other regions. You can typically access these sites by using a VPN service with geolocation options.

Databases of National Law

Search the official acts: 

Законодательство России 

Official Portal for legal publication of all acts in Russia

Официальное опубликование правовых актов Официальное опубликование

The Official Portal is divided between different branches and different government bodies. If you click on, e.g., the President of the Russian Federation, it will send you to all of the acts adopted by the President, etc.

General Law Reference Systems

КонсультантПлюс – Consultant Plus commercial legal reference system

ГАРАНТ – GARANT legal reference system (English version)

Электронный фонд правовых и нормативно- технических документов – Legal and normative/technical documents

Sources of National Space Law

Regulation of Space Activities

Licensing of space activities

Permits for construction and commissioning of space infrastructure facilities

Official site of the City of Baikonur 

Нормативные правовые акты

Roscosmos – State Corporation of Space Activities

The main source for Russian space law developments:

Roscosmos.ru

Official Acts (Roscosmos, Russian government, Projects and Administrative acts):  Документы

International Agreements

Signatory to four of the five outer space treaties:

Outer Space Treaty 1967

Rescue Agreement 1968

Liability Convention 1973

Registration Convention 1976

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the Wassenaar Arrangement on Arms Export Controls

Signatory to the The Civil International Space Station Agreement 

Ministry of International Affairs of the Russian Federation (English version)

Министерство иностранных дел Российской Федерации

Official publication of international and bilateral agreements of the Russian Federation.

Historical Documents

Declassified materials and archive of some space law Acts from the USSR:

Рассекреченные материалы

Primary Source Materials

BBSL ToC Draft

Spain Space Factbook

Database of National Law

Source of National Space Law

Spanish Constitution (Constitución Española (CE))

Royal Decree No. 278/1995 Of 24 February 1995, translation filed with UNOOSA: 

National Space Law Collection: Spain

International Agreements

Signatory to four of the five outer space treaties:

• • The Outer Space Treaty 1967
  • The Rescue Agreement 1968
  • The Liability Convention 1973
  • The Registration Convention 1976
  • The Moon Agreement 1979

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the NASA Artemis Accords

Signatory to the Wassenaar Arrangement on Arms Export Controls

Regulation of Space Activities

National Space Policy

Historical Documents

Primary Source Materials

BBSL ToC Draft

Ukraine Space Factbook

Database of National Law

Source of National Space Law

Law On Space Activity: Document 502/96-ВР – official current version October 24, 2020

The Law on Space Activities (Ukrainian Text Only)

Regulations of the State Space Agency of Ukraine

The Law on State Support of Space Activities (Ukrainian Text Only)

International Agreements

Signatory to four of the five outer space treaties:

• • The Outer Space Treaty 1967
  • The Rescue Agreement 1968
  • The Liability Convention 1973
  • The Registration Convention 1976
  • The Moon Agreement 1979

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the NASA Artemis Accords

National Space Policy

Command of the Cabinet of Ministers on Implementation of State Space Policy 

Policy on Space Activities for the Period To 2032 (Ukrainian Text Only)

Amendments to the Law on Space Activities (Ukrainian Text Only)

Decree Of The President On Space Industry Development (Ukrainian Text Only)

Regulation of Space Activities

The National Space Agency of Ukraine (NSAU)

Decree of the President on Provisions of NSAU (Ukrainian Text Only)

Decree of the President Establishing NSAU (Ukrainian Text Only)

Historical Documents

The Law Of Ukraine On National Space Program Of Ukraine 2008-2012 (Ukrainian Text Only)

The Law Of Ukraine On National Space Program Of Ukraine 2013-2017 (Ukrainian Text Only)

The Law Of Ukraine On National Space Program Of Ukraine 2013-2017 (Ukrainian Text Only)

The Law Of Ukraine On National Space Program Of Ukraine 2003-2007 (Ukrainian Text Only)

Primary Source Materials

BBSL ToC Draft

CIA Factbook – UK Space

Database of National Law

Search UK Legislation – The National Archives via legislation.gov.uk

Sources of National Space Law

Outer Space Act (1986)

Isle of Man Amendment 2019 No. 258

Bermuda Order 2006 No. 2959

Cayman Islands Order 1998 No. 2563

Fees (Amendment) Regulations 1998 No. 2032

Gibraltar Order 1996 No. 1916

International Agreements

Signatory to four of the five outer space treaties:

• • The Outer Space Treaty 1967
  • The Rescue Agreement 1968
  • The Liability Convention 1973
  • The Registration Convention 1976
  • The Moon Agreement 1979

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the NASA Artemis Accords

Signatory to the Wassenaar Arrangement on Arms Export Controls

Signatory to the The Civil International Space Station Agreement 

Concluded MOU on Technological Safeguards Associated with United States Participation in Space Launches from the United Kingdom

Concluded MOU on space cooperation and risk allocation with ASI

Concluded MOU on Cooperation and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space with the UAE 

All other MOU concluded by the UK Space Agency can he found here

Regulation of Space Activities

Space Industry Act 2018

Commencement Regulations 2018 No. 1224 (C. 86)

Transitional and Savings Provisions (Amendments) 2021

Commencement 2021 No. 874 (C. 47)

Commencement 2021 No. 817 (C. 45)

Space Industry Regulations (2021)

Space Industry (Appeals) Regulations (2021)

National Space Agency

United Kingdom Space Agency Official Site

Transfer of Property etc. Order 2011 No.822

Historical Documents

The Outer Space Act 1986 (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 1993

The Outer Space Act 1986 (Jersey) Order 1990

The Outer Space Act 1986 (Isle of Man) Order 1990

The Outer Space Act 1986 (Hong Kong) Order 1990

The Outer Space Act 1986 (Guernsey) Order 1990

The Outer Space Act 1986 (Commencement) Order 1989

The Outer Space Act 1986 (Fees) Regulations 1989

Primary Source Materials

BBSL ToC Draft

CIA Factbook – US Space

Databases of National Law

United States Code: 

The codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States: Official US Code (GovInfo.gov)

Unofficial, but reflects amendments: US Code (House.gov)

Code of Federal Regulations: 

The codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government of the United States.

Official Annual Edition: Code of Federal Regulations (GovInfo) 

Unofficial but reflects the most current law: eCFR 

Sources of National Space Law

United States Code: 

Title 51: National & Commercial Space Programs

Title 47: Telecommunications  → Chapter 6: Communications Satellite System

Code of Federal Regulations: 

Title 14: Aeronautics and Space

Title 14 Ch. III: Commercial Space Transportation

Federal Register:

The official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. 

Official: Federal Register | GovInfo

Unofficial user-friendly site: Federal Register 

National Space Policy

• 2020 US National Space Policy (Published decennially) 
• Unofficial Overview of US Space Policy (SpacePolicyOnline.com)
• US Space Commerce: US Laws (space.commerce.gov)
• Space Licensing in US: Space Licensing (Spacelaws.com)

Space Policy Directives

• • SPD-1: Reinvigorating America’s Human Space Exploration Program
  • SPD-2: Streamlining Regulations on Commercial Use of Space
  • SPD-3: National Space Traffic Management Policy
  • SPD-4: Establishment of the United States Space Force
  • SPD-5: Cybersecurity Principles for Space Systems
  • SPD-6: National Strategy for Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion
  • SPD-7: United States Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Policy

Executive Orders:

• • E.O. 14056 on the National Space Council (federalregister.gov)
  • E.O. 13905: Strengthening National Resilience through Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Services
  • E.O. 13914: Encouraging International Support for the Recovery and Use of Space Resources
  • E.O. 13972: Promoting Small Modular Reactors for National Defense and Space Exploration

Other National Space Policies

• • U.S. Space Priorities Framework (PDF, whitehouse.gov)
  • National Space Strategy (Trump Administration)
  • Presidential Memorandum on Launch of Spacecraft Containing Space Nuclear Systems (archives.gov)
  • National Space Transportation Policy
  • U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Space Policy

International Agreements

Signatory to four of the five outer space treaties:

• • The Outer Space Treaty 1967
  • The Rescue Agreement 1968
  • The Liability Convention 1973
  • The Registration Convention 1976
  • The Moon Agreement 1979

Signatory to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty 1996

Signatory to the NASA Artemis Accords

Signatory to the Wassenaar Arrangement on Arms Export Controls

Signatory to the The Civil International Space Station Agreement 

Regulation of Space Activities

Export Controls

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

• • Definitions
  • U.S. Munitions List
  • DDTC Enforcement Actions

Export Administration Regulations

• • Definitions
  • General Prohibitions
  • Commerce Control List
  • Commerce Country Chart
  • Country Groups
  • BIS Enforcement Actions

Department of Energy Export Regulations

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Export Regulations

OFAC Sanctions

Consolidated Screening Tool

FAA Regulations

Part 401: Definitions

Part 413: License Application Procedures

Part 414: Safety Element Approvals

Part 420: License to Operate a Launch Site

Part 433: License to Operate a Reentry Site

Part 437: Experimental Permits

Part 440: Financial Responsibility

Part 450: Launch & Reentry License Requirements

Part 460: Human Spaceflight Requirements

NOAA Remote Sensing Regulations

National and Commercial Space Programs Act (NCSPA) of 2010 (51 USC Subtitle VI)

Licensing of Private Land Remote-Sensing Space Systems (15 CFR Part 960)

Definitions

Tiers

Application Review and License Conditions

Restriction on Satellite Imagery of Israel

Guidance

US Person / Operating

Radar General Image Quality Equation (RGIQE)

Mission Assurance

Submitting Data from Tier 3 Remote Sensing Systems for Evaluation

Scope of Affiliates and Subsidiaries

Cybersecurity measures

Ground Components

Annual Compliance Certification (ACC)

Inspections

Policy

U.S. National Space Policy, Fact Sheet 

U.S. National Space Policy (December 2020) 

U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Policy (April 25, 2003) 

Space Policy Directive 5 Cybersecurity Principles for Space Systems (Sept 4, 2020)

FCC Regulations

Part 25 Commercial Licenses

Experimental Licenses

Application Processing Fees

Regulatory Fees

ITU Regulations

ITU Cost Recovery Fees

Historical Documents