10 Facts About Space policy

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Space policy is the political decision-making process for, and application of, public policy of a state regarding spaceflight and uses of outer space, both for civilian and military purposes.

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Space policy encompasses the creation and application of space law, and space advocacy organizations exist to support the cause of space exploration.

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Space policy law is an area of the law that encompasses national and international law governing activities in outer space.

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The UN Office for Outer Space policy Affairs is primarily responsible for the implementation of international space law, and helps advise governments and non-governmental organizations on space law.

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Congress' final space policy product is, in the case of domestic policy a bill explicitly stating the policy objectives and the budget appropriation for their implementation to be submitted to the President for signature into law, or else a ratified treaty with other nations.

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Space policy efforts are supported by Congressional agencies such as the Congressional Research Service, the Congressional Budget Office, and Government Accountability Office.

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The National Aeronautics and Space policy Act creating NASA was passed in 1958, after the launch of the Soviet Sputnik 1 satellite.

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Vision for Space Exploration established under the George W Bush administration in 2004 was replaced with a new policy released by Barack Obama on 28 June 2010.

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European Space policy Agency is the common space agency for many European nations.

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Department of Space policy is the Indian government department responsible for administration of the Indian space program.

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