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Space Operations

In case of accident during space debris removal, the Liability Convention (1972) applies

International (hard) Law, binding

Human Habitats

U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act 2015 (Title IV)

Domestic Law, enforceable

Communication

Point to point laser communication from satellite to satellite and satellite to ground

No regulations for laser communication yet, only standards for safe use such as American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers (2007). Might be derived from existing ITU regulations and Space Law

BlackSky, by Spaceflight Industries

Geographical Information System (GIS)

An intelligence platform that combines satellite imagery and sensor information with social media posts

National and Commercial Space Programs Act (NCSPA or Act), 51 U.S.C. § 60101, et seq

Domestic Law, enforceable

@spacenationorg

The Rescue Agreement (Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts... 1968)

International (hard) Law, binding

Domestic Law, enforceable

Domestic Policy, Penalty against non-compliance

Domestic Law, enforceable

Communication

In-orbit laser communication relays for faster, flexible, cheaper downloading/uploading of data

No regulations for laser communication yet, only standards for safe use such as American National Standard for Safe Use of Lasers (2007). Might be derived from existing ITU regulations and Space Law

Launch Vehicles

U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act 2015 (Title I)

Domestic Law, enforceable

Producing the world's first mass manufactured standardized spacecraft bus platform.

@yorkspacesystem

Domestic Law, enforceable

Domestic Law, enforceable

World's first "space entertainment" company, producing artificial meteor showers!

Domestic Law, enforceable

Domestic Space Law (initiated)

Re-engage students by turning ordinary science classes into mission control centers.

Domestic Law, Enforceable

Launch Vehicles

A Euro startup developing tech for suborbital & orbital launch services, dedicated to small payloads and nanosatellites.

ROYAL DECREE NO. 278/1995 OF 24 FEBRUARY 1995 PRIME MINISTER'S CHANCELLERY

Domestic Law, enforceable

U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act 2015 (Title I)

Domestic Law, enforceable

Developing advanced electric propulsion for nano-, micro-, and miniature satellites.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category XV

Space Manufacturing

Domestic Law, enforceable

Talented people of all backgrounds pushing us farther; this conference brought them together in SF last year

Pre-Launch

Launch Vehicles

U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act 2015 (Title I)

Domestic Law, enforceable

Satellite manufacturer based in Moscow, Russia. Already with 3 satellites in orbit!

@dauriaaerospace

LAW of the RUSSIAN FEDERATION "ABOUT SPACE ACTIVITY" 1993 (Article 11)

Domestic Law, enforceable

42 U.S. Code § 18441 - National and international orbital debris mitigation

Domestic Law, enforceable

Team from cornell attempting to win the NASA Cubequest Challenge, while also developing technology for H2O as rocket fuel!

Domestic Law, enforceable

Subcomponents

European Council Regulation (EC) No. 428/2009 on dual-use items

Launch Vehicles

@rippleaerospace

Pre-Launch

Communication

Building a large, worldwide satellite constellation not just for internet, but for data transfer servicing in general.

Domestic Law, Enforceable

Geographical Information System (GIS)

U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act 2015 (Title II)

Domestic Law, enforceable

@deltavspacehub

Subcomponents

Applying plug and play concepts to satellite manufacturing and sub-system integration.

Space Manufacturing

Transforming the spacecraft industry through utilization of orbital assembly processes, electric propulsion, and modular construction.

Domestic Law, enforceable

High Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (HAPS)

Worldview plans to take payloads and people to the edge of space using high altitude balloon technology.

14 CFR Part 31 - AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS: MANNED FREE BALLOONS

Domestic Law, enforceable

Space Operations

Making mission control software as easy and user friendly as video games

Space Manufacturing

Developing orbiting robotic platforms to enable building, in space, of large structures

Domestic Law, enforceable

Domestic Law, enforceable

Earth Observation

Developing radar Earth imagery capabilities for microsatellite platforms

Subcomponents

Constructing boutique avionics solutions for cubesats as well as STEM education purposes.

Providing the next generation of aerospace entrepreneurs access to seed funding and expert advice.

Designing and selling custom or off-the-shelf nanosatellite platforms, payloads and subsystems.

Landing the first Israeli spacecraft on the Moon, competing for the Google Lunar XPrize.

Space Operations

A commercial space operations center to provide space situational awareness solutions for the growing NewSpace Industry.

51 U.S. Code § 50114 - Administration of commercial space centers

Domestic Law, enforceable

Communication

Revolutionizing satellite receiver tech, bringing simpler space connectivity to cars, planes, boats, and more

Domestic Law, enforceable

Launch Vehicles

Developing highly reusable, affordable engines and space vehicles to further reduce the barrier to entry into Space.

U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act 2015 (Title I)

Domestic Law, enforceable

Subcomponents

Fins parts and suppliers of satellite components and subsystems worldwide

European Council Regulation (EC) No. 428/2009 on dual-use items

High Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (HAPS)

Project loon is a google sponsored effort to provide a network of balloons traveling on the edge of space

47 CFR Part 2 - FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS; GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Domestic Law, enforceable

Subcomponents

Communication

Establishing a "cell tower"-like network in GEO to provide continuous data transfer coverage for satellites in LEO

Domestic Law, enforceable

An early stage startup developing a next-gen worldwide ground station network

Selling nanosatellites that utilize Hall Effect Thrusters "HET" and constellation management solutions

Pre-Launch

@effective_space

Domestic Law, enforceable

Enabling engineers to collaboratively design better satellites and rockets from their internet browser

A young company with the goal of establishing a sun-synchronous Earth-observing constellation available to customers for lease.

Domestic Law, enforceable

Geographical Information System (GIS)

An online tool that lets users browse geospatial data through time and see change across the globe.

U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act 2015 (Title II)

Domestic Law, enforceable

Exos Aerospace Systems & Technologies

Launch Vehicles

Selling reusable launch vehicles for small, sub-orbital scientific/experimental payloads

@exosaerosystech

51 U.S. Code Chapter 509 - COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES

Domestic Law, enforceable

Pre-Launch

Developing a constellation of cubesats that will act as the broadcast backbone for cryptocurrency blockchains.

Domestic Law, enforceable

Geographical Information System (GIS)

Using and providing free and open-sourced geo-information data and tools.

Satellite Data Security Law - Satellitendatensicherheitsgesetz (SatDSiG)

Domestic Law, enforceable

Part Time Scientists (PTscientists)

Bringing down the cost of space exploration and democratize access to the Moon

International Law, Binding

Combining open-source and proprietary software to create innovative solutions for the space industry

Aiming to bring Space to Earth through experiential retail stores to everyone, everywhere, everyday.

Revolutionizing farming by applying machine learning algorithms on earth observation.

An R&D company developing orbital launch vehicles and electric propulsion systems for satellites in India!

SCOMET Export and Import Regulations / UN Liability Convention (1972)

Import & Export Regulations / Interntional Law

Evolving crop insurance products to provide accurate risk assessment of crop yield for Indian farmers

No mention in Domestic Law / Remote Sensing Data Policy 2011

NA / Policy, penalty against non-compliance

An education and research startup by rocket science enthusiasts with the goal of improving the education system in India

Import & Export Regulations

Import & Export Regulations

Subcomponents

A NewSpace engineering firm pioneering the development of a new generation of deployable space structures (i.e. solar arrays, antenna).

Domestic Law, enforceable

A graphic design agency focused on fostering greater understanding, accessibility and excitement about outer space through beautiful design and simple communication.

Specializing in nano-satellite ion-propulsion and precision attitude control

Seeking to revolutionize spacecraft propulsion via a patented solar-electric ion drive.

@neumannspace

Domestic Law, Enforceable

Transforming the communications industry by pioneering spiral-based signal modulation, resulting in higher performance at lower costs

7 CFR Part 1755 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICIES ON SPECIFICATIONS, ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS, AND STANDARD CONTRACT FORMS

Domestic Law, enforceable

Communication

A cost-effective satellite connectivity solution via proprietary micro satellite transmitters

Domestic Law, Enforceable

Earth Observation

Developing new scanning technology for integration onto nanosatellites.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category XV

A small startup looking to change rocket and spacecraft propulsion using antimater (positrons)!

Subcomponents

Developing novel technology for the NewSpace Industry, their products range from deorbit modules and robotic arms, to optical tethers and in-space manufacturing.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category XV

Leading the privatization of India's satellite industry through the development of an indigenous small satellite platform focused on assembly, integration, testing and operation of satellites.

Import & Export Regulations

Communication

Creating a global industrial market for the Internet of Things via a LEO constellation.

Satellite Communications (Telecommunications Act - Telekommunikationsgesetz (TKG))

Domestic Law, enforceable

Fun, educational and inclusive galactic adventures for the next generation of innovators!

A small sat/cubesat mission integrator and private engineering company from Lithuania.

Earth2Orbit (E2O) is India's first private space startup with a goal to be a leader in India's emerging private enterprise for space exploration

Import & Export Regulations

Launch Vehicles

ROYAL DECREE NO. 278/1995 OF 24 FEBRUARY 1995 PRIME MINISTER'S CHANCELLERY

Domestic Law, enforceable

SEArch+ (Space Exploration Architecture)

Human Habitats

Developing human-supporting design concepts for living in space and space exploration

42 U.S. Code § 18342 - Requirements applicable to development of commercial crew transportation capabilities and services (b) (5)

Pre-Launch

High Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (HAPS)

Provider of satellite communication via their worldwide network of ground stations

Domestic Law, enforceable

The world's first bank account to enable anyone to securely save, invest, earn financial rewards, and at the same time, support the emerging commercial Space industry.

Pre-Launch

Launch Vehicles

Building up Canada's NewSpace industry as the first private launch provider in Canso, Nova Scotia.

Domestic Law, enforceable

Communication

Domestic Law, enforceable

Designing, building and qualifying CubeSat platforms for LEO missions to Solar System exploration, focused on swarm inter-satellite connectivity.

Teaming with content and software providers to offer to geo-infrastructure as a service via blockchain technology

Satellite Data Security Law - Satellitendatensicherheitsgesetz (SatDSiG)

Domestic Law, enforceable

@PhaseFourPlasma

International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List Category XV

Develops and supports education-based initiatives, outreach programs, and robotic missions, including OSIRIS-REx.