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

Apr 28, 2025
Teipaul Bhatia is taking over as Axiom Space’s chief executive officer.
Apr 28, 2025
Spire Global says it has paid off all its debt after completing the delayed sale of its maritime business as it tries to recover from financial tumult.
Apr 25, 2025
The 76-year-old alliance wants to bolster its space capabilities with hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding.
Apr 24, 2025
By moving from widgets to digits, the space industry is finding new homes in cities.
Apr 23, 2025
Two years ago, the U.S. Space Force rebranded its Commercial Services Office to become the Commercial Space Office.
Apr 23, 2025
Iridium will expand work with a European partner to help navigate new tariffs that could dent operating earnings by between $3 million and $7 million this year.
Apr 22, 2025
German startup ATMOS Space Cargo is assessing what changes it may make to its cargo return system due to fly next year after the first test of the Phoenix.
Apr 21, 2025
Earth observation pioneer Planet Labs sees large language models speeding up analysis of images to improve understanding.