Space Policy Archive
The Center for Space Policy and Strategy has compiled an extensive collection of current and historical documents on U.S. and international space policy, law, and regulation. You can browse or search for these documents via Presidential Administration, origin, subject, and other criteria.
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| Administration | Document Title | Publication Date | Subject | Originator | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Biden | A Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy | 05/30/2023 | Interagency Cooperation/Coordination, International Cooperation, Governance | Department of State | Strategy |
| Joe Biden | National Low Earth Orbit Research and Development Strategy | 03/31/2023 | Science and Technology (S&T), Research and Development (R&D), Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Strategy, STEM Education, Workforce Development | Office of Science & Technology Policy | Strategy |
| Joe Biden | DoD Directive 3100.10 Space Policy | 08/30/2022 | Security, Intelligence, Interagency Cooperation/Coordination, Organization, Space Program Priorities, DoD Budget | Department of Defense | Policy Directive |
| Joe Biden | National Orbital Debris Implementation Plan | 07/28/2022 | Orbital Debris | National Science & Technology Council | Strategy |
| Joe Biden | Fact Sheet: U.S. Commitment on Destructive Direct-Ascent ASAT Missile Tests | 04/18/2022 | Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Systems, International Cooperation, Security | The White House | Fact Sheet |
| Joe Biden | DHS Space Policy | 04/14/2022 | Security, Infrastructure | Department of Homeland Security | Policy Directive |
| Joe Biden | In-Space Servicing, Assembly, And Manufacturing National Strategy | 04/04/2022 | Governance, Commercial, International Cooperation, In-Space Servicing and Manufacturing (ISAM) | Office of Science & Technology Policy | Strategy |
| Joe Biden | Combined Space Operations Vision 2031 | Feb-2022 | International Cooperation, Security | U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM) | Vision |
| NATO Overarching Space Policy | 01/17/2022 | International Cooperation, Security | North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) | Policy Directive | |
| Joe Biden | EO 14056 National Space Council | 12/01/2021 | Governance, Organization, Interagency Cooperation/Coordination | Joe Biden | Policy Directive |
| Joe Biden | United States Space Priorities Framework | 12/01/2021 | Space Program Priorities | National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Joe Biden | U.S. Space Force Vision for a Digital Service | 05/06/2021 | Cyber/Digital, Workforce Development, Security | U.S. Space Force (USSF) | Vision |
| Donald Trump | National Orbital Debris Research and Development Plan | 01/18/2021 | Orbital Debris | National Science & Technology Council, Office of Science & Technology Policy | Report |
| Donald Trump | Exploring New Frontiers in Space Policy and Property Rights | 01/18/2021 | Commercial, International Cooperation | Report | |
| Donald Trump | United States Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Policy | 01/15/2021 | Satellite Programs | National Space Council, Donald Trump | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | Activities of the National Space Council and United States Space Enterprise | 01/15/2021 | Governance, Space Program Priorities | National Space Council | Report |
| Donald Trump | MOU Between NASA and FAA Regarding Achievement of Mutual Goals in Commercial Space Activities | 01/07/2021 | Commercial | NASA, Department of Transportation | Memo |
| Donald Trump | Energy for Space | 01/06/2021 | Exploration, Infrastructure, Nuclear | Report | |
| Donald Trump | Promoting Small Modular Reactors for National Defense and Space Exploration | 01/05/2021 | Nuclear | Donald Trump, National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | National Strategy for Planetary Protection | 12/30/2020 | Exploration | National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | National Strategy for Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion | 12/16/2020 | Nuclear, Exploration | Donald Trump, National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | National Space Policy of the United States of America | 12/09/2020 | Space Program Priorities, International Cooperation, Exploration, Commercial, Security | Donald Trump, National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | MOU between NASA and U.S. Space Force | 09/21/2020 | Governance, Security | NASA, Department of Defense | Memo |
| Donald Trump | Cybersecurity Principles for Space Systems | 09/04/2020 | Infrastructure, Communications, Security | Donald Trump, National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | A New Era for Deep Space Exploration and Development | 07/23/2020 | Exploration, Commercial, Human Spaceflight | National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | Defense Space Strategy - Summary | 06/17/2020 | Security | Donald Trump | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | Encouraging International Support for the Recovery and Use of Space Resources | 04/06/2020 | Exploration, Commercial, International Cooperation | Donald Trump | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | Amending Executive Order 13803—Reviving the National Space Council | 02/13/2020 | Organization | Donald Trump | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | Strengthening National Resilience Through Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Services | 02/12/2020 | Navigation | Donald Trump | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | Fiscal Year 2021 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities | 08/30/2019 | Space Program Priorities | Office of Science & Technology Policy, Office of Management & Budget | Memo |
| Donald Trump | Launch of Spacecraft Containing Space Nuclear Systems | 08/20/2019 | Nuclear | Donald Trump | Memo |
| Australian Civil Space Strategy 2019-2028 | Apr-2019 | Exploration, Commercial, Industrial Base, International Cooperation | Australia | Fact Sheet | |
| Donald Trump | Driving Space Commerce Through Effective Spectrum Policy | 03/26/2019 | Spectrum, Commercial | Department of Commerce, Office of Science & Technology Policy | Report |
| Donald Trump | National Space Weather Strategy and Action Plan | 03/26/2019 | Strategy | Office of Science & Technology Policy, National Science & Technology Council | Policy Directive |
| Exploration, Imagination, Innovation: A New Space Strategy for Canada | 03/06/2019 | Space Program Priorities, International Cooperation, Space Station | Canadian Space Agency | Report | |
| Donald Trump | Establishment of the United States Space Force | 02/19/2019 | Security, Organization, Governance | Donald Trump, National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | Memo Regarding Establishment of U.S. Space Command | 12/18/2018 | Security, Organization | Donald Trump | Memo |
| Donald Trump | Developing a Sustainable Spectrum Strategy for America's Future | 10/25/2018 | Spectrum | Donald Trump | Study Directive |
| Donald Trump | Final Report on Organizational and Management Structure for the National Security Space Components of the Department of Defense | 08/09/2018 | Governance | Department of Defense | Report |
| Donald Trump | National Space Traffic Management Policy | 06/18/2018 | Governance, Organization, Security | Donald Trump, National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | Improving NASA's Agility through Increased Use of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers | Jun-2018 | Governance, Organization | Office of Management & Budget | Report |
| Donald Trump | National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan | Jun-2018 | Planetary Defense | National Science & Technology Council | Report |
| Donald Trump | Streamlining Regulations on Commercial Use of Space | 05/24/2018 | Commercial, Regulation | Donald Trump, National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | President Donald J. Trump is Unveiling an America First National Space Strategy | 03/23/2018 | Security | Office of the Press Secretary | Fact Sheet |
| Donald Trump | Protecting & Preserving Apollo Program Lunar Landing Sites & Artifacts | Mar-2018 | Apollo, Exploration, Human Spaceflight | Office of Science & Technology Policy | Report |
| Space Industry Act 2018 | 03/15/2018 | Commercial, Licensing, Regulation | UK Parliament | Statute | |
| Donald Trump | Federal Register notice: Nominations for membership on the National Space Council's Users Advisory Group | 12/18/2017 | Governance | NASA | Statement/Speech |
| Donald Trump | Reinvigorating America's Human Space Exploration Program | 12/11/2017 | Exploration, Human Spaceflight | Donald Trump, National Space Council | Policy Directive |
| Donald Trump | Charter of the National Space Council Users Advisory Group | 12/06/2017 | Governance | NASA | Memo |
| Donald Trump | National Security Strategy of the United States of America | Dec-2017 | Security | Donald Trump | Policy Directive |