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The Center for Space Policy and Strategy has compiled an extensive collection of current and historical documents on U.S. and international space policy, law, and regulation.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump | Space Policy Directive 4 (SPD-4) 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 | Space Policy Directive 3 (SPD-3) 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 | Space Policy Directive 2 (SPD-2) 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 | Space Policy Directive 1 (SPD-1) 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 |
| Donald Trump | Reviving the National Space Council | 06/30/2017 | Governance | Donald Trump | Policy Directive |
| Policy System of the Basic Plan on Space Policy | 12/13/2016 | Space Program Priorities | Japan, Government | Fact Sheet | |
| Barack Obama | National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy | Dec-2016 | Planetary Defense | National Science & Technology Council | Report |
| China's Space Activities in 2016 | Dec-2016 | Space Program Priorities | China, Information Office of the State Council | Report | |
| Space Strategy for Europe | 10/26/2016 | Space Program Priorities | European Commission | Report | |
| Barack Obama | Coordinating Efforts to Prepare the Nation for Space Weather Events | 10/13/2016 | Infrastructure, Security, Weather | Barack Obama | Policy Directive |
| Space Security in Europe | Jul-2016 | Security | European Union | Report | |
| Defence White Paper 2016 (Australia) | 2016 | Security | Australia, Department of Defense | Report | |
| National Space Policy | 12/13/2015 | Space Program Priorities | UK, Government | Policy Directive | |
| New "Basic Plan on Space Policy" Implementation Schedule | Space Program Priorities | Japan, Government | Fact Sheet | ||
| Basic Plan on Space Policy (Japan) | 01/09/2015 | Space Program Priorities | Japan, Government | Policy Directive | |
| Finland's Space Strategy for years 2013 to 2020 | Oct-2014 | Space Program Priorities | Finland, Government | Report | |
| National Space Security Policy | Apr-2014 | Security | UK, Government | Policy Directive | |
| Canada's Space Policy Framework | Feb-2014 | Space Program Priorities | Canadian Space Agency | Report | |
| Barack Obama | 2013 National Space Transportation Policy | 11/21/2013 | Launch | Office of the Press Secretary | Policy Directive |
| Barack Obama | National Space Transportation Policy | 11/21/2013 | Launch | Barack Obama | Policy Directive |
| Barack Obama | Air Force Policy Directive 13-6 Space Policy | 08/13/2013 | Security, Intelligence, Space Program Priorities | U.S. Air Force | Policy Directive |
| EU Space Industrial Policy: Releasing the Potential for Economic Growth in the Space Sector | 02/28/2013 | Commercial, Infrastructure | European Commission | Policy Directive | |
| Australia's Satellite Utilisation Policy | 2013 | Commercial, Security | Australia, Government | Policy Directive | |
| UK Space Agency Civil Space Strategy 2012-2016 | 2012 | Space Program Priorities | UK Space Agency | Report | |
| Barack Obama | National Preparedness | 03/30/2011 | Security | Barack Obama | Policy Directive |
| Barack Obama | National Security Space Strategy | Jan-2011 | Security, Intelligence, Industrial Base | Department of Defense | Report |
| Joint Statement on Space Security | 11/08/2010 | International Cooperation, Orbital Debris, Security | Australia, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; U.S. Department of State; U.S. Department of Defense | Statement/Speech | |
| Making Germany's Space Sector Fit for the Future | Nov-2010 | Commercial, Infrastructure | Germany, Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology | Report | |
| Barack Obama | National Space Policy of the United States of America | 06/28/2010 | Human Spaceflight, Security, Space Program Priorities | Barack Obama | Fact Sheet |
| Barack Obama | Remarks by the President on Space Exploration in the 21st Century | 04/15/2010 | Exploration, Human Spaceflight | Office of the Press Secretary | Statement/Speech |
| Barack Obama | Nuclear Posture Review Report | Apr-2010 | Security | Department of Defense | Report |
| Barack Obama | Space Posture Review - Interim Report | 03/12/2010 | Security | Department of Defense | Report |
| Barack Obama | Seeking a Human Spaceflight Program Worthy of a Great Nation (Augustine Report) | 10/22/2009 | Human Spaceflight, Exploration, Space Program Priorities | Augustine Committee | Report |
| Barack Obama | Organization of the National Security Council System | 02/13/2009 | Governance | Barack Obama | Policy Directive |
| George W. Bush | Further Amendments to Executive Order 12333, United States Intelligence Activities | 07/30/2008 | Intelligence, Security | George W. Bush | Policy Directive |
| French space operations law | 06/03/2008 | Commercial | France, Parliament | Statute | |
| George W. Bush | Statement on termination of Selective Availability capability on GPS satellites | 09/18/2007 | Navigation | Office of the Press Secretary | Statement/Speech |
| European Space Policy | 04/26/2007 | Space Program Priorities | European Commission | Policy Directive | |
| Let Us Make More Space for Our Defence: Strategic Guidelines for a Space Defence Policy in France and Europe | Feb-2007 | Security | France, Ministry of Defence | Report |