on-orbit assembly and manufacturing

White House asks Congress to split ‘new space’ authority between Commerce, Transportation

The Biden administration's plan came, in part, in response to a different congressional proposal about how to divvy up heavenly authorities, sources told Breaking Defense.

By Theresa Hitchens

Space

White House nears plan to assign regulatory authorities for ‘new’ space activities

The ongoing White House-level review of what is often called "mission authorization and supervision" responsibilities has not been simple, according to several government officials involved, with the key agencies with current legal say over space regulations jockeying for a piece of the regulatory pie.

By Theresa Hitchens