The Journal of Space Commerce

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Export Controls and Commercial Space

How New Restrictions May Affect International Partnerships and Market Access

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Mike Turner
Jan 12, 2026
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In October 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) quietly rolled out what industry insiders are calling the most significant export control modernization in a decade. For commercial space companies, the changes tell two very different stories. On one hand, the …

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