Galactic Governance: The Top 5 Space Policies to Watch in 2024

Many of the most significant space policy narratives of 2024 were in fact related to 2025, particularly regarding how the forthcoming second Trump administration might transform and emphasize space initiatives, the officials accountable for those endeavors, and some new personnel in Congress as well.

Here are five of our leading policy narratives for this year: 

Space Policy During a Second Trump Administration: The second term of former President Donald Trump in office is expected to focus on lunar exploration, enhancing national security in space, and collaborating with private enterprises.

Trump’s Nominees’ Stance on Space: The incoming President Donald Trump has already appointed several individuals to head federal departments and agencies, including a few who will influence the upcoming administration’s space policy.

SpaceX Astronaut Isaacman Chosen to Head NASA: “With the backing of President Trump, I assure you this: We will never again forfeit our capability to travel to the cosmos and will never accept being in second place,” Jared Isaacman, Trump’s selection for NASA administrator, stated on X. “Americans will land on the Moon and Mars, and in doing so, we will enhance life here on Earth.”

Introducing the New Congressional Representative for the Space Coast: Rep.-elect Mike Haridopolos, the incoming Republican legislator who will serve Kennedy Space Center, anticipates that space policy will significantly influence the Trump administration—and he’s eager to play a role in its development.

The Origin of the Name Artemis: “We had one definitive aim for this initiative: render Artemis impossible to cancel,” remarked NASA’s former communications director Bettina Inclán. “We were uncertain about the election’s outcomes, and our sole aim was to ensure that everyone had confidence that it was feasible.”