Executive Order 14335: Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry

The United States is pushing to strengthen its leadership in the commercial space industry by streamlining regulations and fostering innovation. This executive order directs federal agencies to remove barriers for launches, reentry, and spaceport development while aligning oversight across transportation, defense, and NASA. By creating clearer pathways for novel space activities, the policy aims to ensure America—not its competitors—drives the next era of space exploration and economic growth.