US Space Policy Focuses on Civil and Commercial Sectors Amid National Security Concerns

President Trump has released a new executive order setting national space policy, focusing on civil and commercial sectors. The goal is to establish an ‘initial’ Moon base by 2028 and reiterates the Golden Dome plan for a comprehensive air and missile defense shield over America. According to Breaking Defense, the document also addresses commercial issues, including attracting $50 billion in additional investment in American space markets by 2028. Industry officials have expressed concerns about the impact of this policy on existing initiatives, such as the National Space Council and the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) program.