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

Mar 25, 2025
Optical cross-link technology is maturing at a critical juncture, with government and commercial customers pouring billions into proliferated constellations.
Mar 21, 2025
The doubling of Planet Labs' growth rate would come roughly at the midpoint of the company’s guidance for the current fiscal year of $260-280 million.
Mar 21, 2025
Isar Aerospace is targeting March 24 for the inaugural mission of its Spectrum rocket in what would be a milestone as the first orbit launch from European soil.
Mar 21, 2025
Contractor Firefly Aerospace has exceeded the mission requirements for 10 NASA lunar payloads.
Mar 20, 2025
The drone gliders can fly in the stratosphere, up to 110,000 ft., and be reused as many as 50 times, St. Gallen-based Meteomatics said on March 20.
Mar 20, 2025
MaiaSpace says it has entered into its first commercial launch service agreement, signing up French space-logistics company Exotrail.
Mar 19, 2025
OHB is setting up a subsidiary in the UK as it looks to win a slice of the potentially increasing British defense market.
Mar 19, 2025
NASA says it wants to stick with the Boeing CST-100 Starliner to give the space agency options in case the SpaceX Dragon system were to encounter problems.