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

Jul 03, 2025
The UK Space Agency plans to perform a space debris removal demo and has kicked off the search for a domestic vendor for the mission.
Jun 30, 2025
Thales Alenia Space says that the French government has appointed the Franco-Italian joint venture to lead development of a laser communications system in GEO.
Jun 30, 2025
AAC Clyde Space wants to double the size of its Vireon Earth-observation constellation and lure more European military space business, the Swedish company says.
Jun 27, 2025
Finland says it will acquire synthetic aperture radar satellites from Iceye, continuing the steady drumbeat of European countries buying into that capability.
Jun 27, 2025
Leading the U.S. space agency will fall to someone else, as the former Trump administration nominee contemplates his next steps.
Jun 27, 2025
An explosive ground test accident has claimed a fourth Starship vehicle.
Jun 26, 2025
Crewmembers on Axiom Space's fourth private astronaut mission, Ax-4, were welcomed onboard the International Space Station early June 26.
Jun 26, 2025
Rocket Lab says ESA has picked the company to deploy the first two low-Earth-orbit positioning navigation and timing satellites using its Electron rocket.