# 2026-22789: America Declares Space Free, Then Sets Moon and Mars Deadlines

2026-22789, The American Declaration of Freedom in Space, is a Federal Register presidential document from Executive Office of the President published 2026-11-06, effective 2026-11-03; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-06).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22789
- As of: 2026-11-06
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22789
- Title: The American Declaration of Freedom in Space
- Type: Presidential Document
- Agencies: Executive Office of the President
- Citation: 91 FR 70767
- Published: 2026-11-06
- Effective: 2026-11-03
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-06

## In one line

America Declares Space Free, Then Sets Moon and Mars Deadlines

## Summary

The U.S. is boldly claiming space as a place for all humans but leading the way in exploring, settling, and using it with freedom and liberty at the core. Starting now, America will return to the Moon by 2028, build a lasting presence there, and aim to send the first human to Mars, boosting innovation, security, and commercial space growth. This means new missions, jobs, and investments that will shape humanity’s future beyond Earth.

## Effects PRIA read

- U.S. will return to Moon by 2028: benefit, medium. The proclamation states the United States will return Americans to the Moon by 2028 and will lay the foundation for a permanent American lunar presence. You (space companies, workers, or investors) can expect the federal government to prioritize missions and development tied to that 2028 goal.
- U.S. aims to send a human to Mars: benefit, low. The proclamation declares the U.S. will hasten the day when an American becomes the first human to set foot on Mars. You (space-sector organizations and workers) are being told this is a national objective that may shape long-term planning and projects.
- Space declared open for American presence: benefit, low. The proclamation states that the solar system and all of outer space beyond Earth are 'open to exploration, development, use, and the establishment of a permanent presence by American citizens' consistent with U.S. law and international obligations. You (American citizens and entities) are being to…
- Administration backing commercial space growth: benefit, medium. The proclamation says the Administration is 'reinvigorating human spaceflight' and 'unleashing a competitive and thriving commercial space industry' through Executive Orders and directives. You (space businesses and entrepreneurs) are being told the federal government is prioritizing policies to su…

## Related documents

- [2026-22685](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22685): Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran, 2026-11-05
- [2026-22385](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22385): Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components Into the United States, 2026-11-02
- [2026-22292](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22292): Further Modifying the Scope of Products of Canada Subject to the Additional Duties Imposed To Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the Co…, 2026-10-30
- [2026-22051](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22051): Decreasing Housing Costs for the American People, 2026-10-28
- [2026-22052](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22052): Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended, on Domestic Petroleum Production, Ref…, 2026-10-28
- [2026-22049](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22049): Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components Into the United States, 2026-10-28

## Sources
- [2026-22789 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/06/2026-22789/the-american-declaration-of-freedom-in-space)
- [2026-22789 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-06/pdf/2026-22789.pdf)

## Related
- [Previous: 2026-22787, Anti-Communism Week, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22787)
- [All Federal Register documents](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22789 (as of 2026-11-06).