Ensuring American Space Superiority
Establishes comprehensive U.S. space policy across civil exploration, national security, commercial development, and space nuclear power. Revokes EO 14056 and amends Space Policy Directive 3.
Section by Section
What each section does, and how they differ.
Asserts that space superiority is essential to American national vision, strength, security, and prosperity, requiring U.S. commitment to space exploration and commercial development.
Directs the Administration to pursue space policies prioritizing lunar return by 2028, permanent lunar outpost by 2030, defensive missile systems, responsive national security architecture, and vibrant commercial space economy.
Directs the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology to coordinate implementation including issuing guidance on nuclear power for space, proposing revisions to space transportation policy, and developing interagency plans for achieving policy objectives.
Revokes Executive Order 14056 (The National Space Council) and revises Space Policy Directive 3 to replace 'free of user fees' language with 'for commercial use' language.
Defines 'commercial solutions' and 'Other Transactions Authority' for procurement purposes.
Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.