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June 14th, 2018
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“It is time to reexamine the framework of U.S. space policy in light of the dramatic changes in the space enterprise over the last decade.”
A new report suggests that better standardization of regulations across military, civil, and commercial sectors would help close loopholes and reduce confusion.
That’s a key message from a just issued report — Trespassing on the Final Frontier – Regulatory Challenges for New Space Entrants — issued by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy & Strategy.
The report has been written by Barbara Braun and Eleni “Sam” Sims.
Efficiency and effectiveness
The report notes that there is increased demand across the globe for governments to find ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery. The space regulatory environment is not an exception to this trend.
Ensuring that U.S. space policy is agile enough to evolve with a growing commercial space industry can help make sure both access to space for all and safety in space for all.
Highlighted in the report is the case of the launch of four small satellites, built by Swarm Technologies, rocketed into Earth orbit by an Indian Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle rocket — despite being denied frequency approval ahead of time by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
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