Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update | December 15, 2023

We are excited to announce the next edition of Akin's Space Law, Regulation and Policy Update, our newsletter focused on global space policy. In this edition, we cover:
- The fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference agreement,
- The House and its debate on space mining,
- The Government Accountability Office's report recommending that the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation evaluates its process for investigation launch mishaps,
- And more.
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