Encouraging International Support for the Recovery and Use of Space Resources

What it means

Establishes U.S. policy supporting commercial space mining and resource utilization. The order rejects the Moon Agreement, affirms that space is not a "global commons," and directs the Secretary of State to seek international agreements supporting private recovery of space resources.

Expected impact

• Creates legal clarity for U.S. companies looking to mine resources on the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies
• Positions the U.S. as a leader in commercial space resource utilization
• Could accelerate private investment in space mining technologies and lunar/Mars missions
• May face opposition from countries preferring international regulations for space resources
• Supports NASA's Artemis program to return humans to the Moon through public-private partnerships