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

Jun 19, 2026
MDA Space says it has agreed to buy RTX’s smallsat-maker Blue Canyon in a deal that would give the Canadian buyer a satellite production foothold in the U.S.
Jun 18, 2026
Defense tech company True Anomaly says it has successfully demoed on-orbit maneuvering activities.
Jun 18, 2026
Under new owner and CEO Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, California-based Relativity Space is setting its sights on Mars.
Jun 18, 2026
The Pentagon and Congress appear ready to dissolve the Space Development Agency and the Space Rapid Capabilities Office’s specific authorities in 2027.
Jun 17, 2026
NASA faces significant challenges in successfully transitioning crewed operations aboard the International Space Station to commercial successors.
Jun 17, 2026
Startup Katalyst prepares June 27 to demonstrate satellite reboost services on NASA's Swift telescope using its LINK spacecraft.
Jun 17, 2026
Arianespace has completed the first Ariane 6 mission using the more powerful P160C boosters that enabled the company to deliver 36 Amazon Leo satellite to low Earth orbit.
Jun 17, 2026
Portugal is expanding its fleet of synthetic aperture radar satellites a year after embarking on the project with Iceye.