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.
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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