New Space Export Control Rules Offer Regulatory Relief
On October 17, the Departments of Commerce (DOC) and State released a series of space export control rulemakings intended to enable a globally competitive U.S. industrial base while protecting national security and foreign policy interests:
- DOC Final Rule
Export Administration: Removal of License Requirements for Certain Spacecraft and Related Items for Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom
View at federalregister.gov - DOC Interim Final Rule
Export Administration: Space-Related Export Controls
View at federalregister.gov | Submit comments at regulations.gov (due 11/22/2024) - State Department Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S. Munitions List Categories IV and XV
View at federalregister.gov | Submit comments at regulations.gov (due 11/22/2024) - DOC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Export Administration: Revisions to Space-Related Export Controls, Including Addition of License Exception Commercial Space Activities
View at federalregister.gov | Submit comments at regulations.gov (due 11/22/2024)
Together, these export control updates represent a concerted effort to strengthen international partnerships and empower U.S. innovators to continue their leadership in the global space economy.
Read more about the three DOC rules at BIS.gov
Read more about the State Department proposed rule at state.gov
“As the diversity of commercial activity in space grows, these rules will reduce the burden for U.S. industry to continue innovating and leading in the space sector. This update also significantly advances our ability to broaden and deepen international partnerships, to grow our economy, and to collaborate on mutual space priorities.”
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves