Trump issues "American Declaration of Freedom in Space" proclamation
The proclamation declares outer space open to American exploration and development under US law.
Leaked on 03 November 2026
President Trump issued a proclamation titled "The American Declaration of Freedom in Space," published by the White House on November 3 and in the Federal Register on November 6.
SpacePolicyOnline reported that the proclamation states outer space is open to exploration, development, use and a lasting American presence, consistent with US law and international obligations.
The White House and the Federal Register both published the proclamation.