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Space Law/Aviation/Aerospace,
International Law

Feb. 25, 2026

U.S. space export controls: Topics to watch in 2026

America's commercial space surge is meeting a fast-shifting export-control regime, as new rules from the Bureau of Industry and Security and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls ease allied trade but complicate compliance for space companies.

Melissa B. Mannino

Partner
Baker & Hostetler LLP

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James K. Perry

Associate
Baker & Hostetler LLP

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U.S. space export controls: Topics to watch in 2026
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Space has become an important and growing commercial market for private industry. This growth has been sparked by the United States lowering certain barriers to space accessibility, which has facilitated growing cooperation among allies while making it more difficult for U.S. adversaries to access space-related commodities and technologies.

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