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Space law and regulation, country by country.
Every space activity is authorized by a state, so the rules differ from one country to the next. GC GO keeps laws, licenses, strategies and consultations in one searchable library and tells you when they change.
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The policy library
One library, searchable by country and topic.
The Policy Repository holds laws, national strategies, licensing rules and consultations. Each record shows its category, status, the authority behind it and a summary, with a link to the official source.
Filter by jurisdiction or category, or put a country on your watch list and let the alert come to you. GC GO scans 193 countries daily.
- 193 countries, scanned daily
- Filter by jurisdiction and category
- Linked to official sources
- Alerts on the countries you watch
Why national law matters in space.
Under Article VI of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, states bear international responsibility for national activities in space, including those of private companies, and those activities require authorization and continuing supervision by the state. In practice that means a national license.
The result is a patchwork. Two countries that signed the same treaties can have very different licensing authorities, insurance requirements and timelines. A company expanding into a new market has to learn that country's version.
What to check before you enter a market.
Licensing authority
Which body authorizes launches, operations or ground stations, and what it asks for.
Liability and insurance
How the state passes on its liability for damage, and what cover it requires from operators.
Registration
How space objects are entered in the national registry.
Spectrum
Frequencies are coordinated internationally through the ITU, but you apply through the national administration.
Export controls
Whether hardware, software or technical data needs a license to cross the border.
Debris mitigation
Deorbit and disposal rules, which are tightening in many jurisdictions.
Common questions.
Which countries does GC GO cover?
GC GO scans 193 countries daily for policy, regulation and industry news.
What kinds of documents are in the policy library?
Laws, national strategies, licensing rules and consultations, each with its category, status, authority, a summary and a link to the official source.
Can I be notified when a country changes its rules?
Yes. Add the country to your watch list and you get an alert when something changes.
Is this legal advice?
No. GC GO helps you find and follow the rules. For decisions that depend on them, consult a qualified lawyer in the jurisdiction.
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