Budget, Policy & Regulation

The space industry is governed by a complex web of space policies and regulations that shape its trajectory. Governments allocate substantial space budgets to fund ambitious space exploration missions, satellite programs, and cutting-edge research initiatives. These space funding mechanisms are critical drivers of innovation and technological advancements in the sector. Space laws and international treaties provide a legal framework for conducting activities in that domain responsibly and sustainably. These space regulations cover areas such as orbital debris mitigation, peaceful use of outer space, and equitable access to space resources. These space governance efforts are aimed at fostering a safe, secure, and collaborative space environment.

News & Analysis

Oct 21, 2026
20 Twenties winner Jocelino Rodrigues helped open NASA’s mARC II plasma wind tunnel to SpaceX and Blue Origin, developed a draft ASTM standard and mentors future engineers.
Oct 14, 2026
SpaceX proposes up to 435 annual Starship-Super Heavy launches from Texas in a draft environmental review released by the FAA on Oct. 14.
Oct 13, 2026
Czech defense firm CSG acquires a 9.5% stake in Canada's MDA Space, marking its entry into the space sector and opening the door to future cooperation between the two firms.
Oct 13, 2026
SpaceX launches its 35th cargo mission to the International Space Station carrying final solar arrays, science experiments and crew supplies.
Oct 12, 2026
NASA has outlined an ambitious scope of work for commercial entities interested in developing, building and flying a new station in low Earth orbit post-ISS.
Oct 09, 2026
Space executives suggest a lack of regulations may be hindering progress, particularly around manufacturing standards, insurance frameworks and orbital traffic management.
Oct 09, 2026
Chinese startup Xuanwu Space has completed preliminary design work on the Luduan 9, a reusable rocket concept using liquid oxygen/methane and sea-platform vertical recovery.
Oct 08, 2026
The FCC has cleared SpaceX to operate a 15,000-member satellite constellation to provide direct-to-device services.