Regulating Space

One of those things out there is a proposal for a Space Code of Conduct.  From The Christian Science Monitor:

There's been some pushing and shoving lately to establish a global "Code of Conduct" for outer space — a protection clause for various international factions keen on preventing nefarious actions by others in the final frontier.

And here is the official position of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton from January of this year.

It turns out that Congress, or at least the House of Representatives, is concerned about the Executive Branch negotiating such an agreement but not submitting it to the US Senate for ratification.  However, such an Executive Agreement would allow Cabinet Agencies to issue rules for those US Citizens (and Firms) going into space, based upon the Agreement.

Sometimes it isn't about party, but about separation of powers.

Regards  —  Cliff