The American Declaration of Freedom in Space

Proclamation 11079 of November 3, 2026

The American Declaration of Freedom in Space

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

It is America's destiny to explore and expand our
frontiers beyond Earth to the farthest depths of space.
Today, my Administration reaffirms that our solar
system and all of outer space beyond Earth are the
province of all humans, and that our Nation will lead
the way in the exploration, development, use, and
settlement of these new frontiers--forging an
interplanetary civilization founded on the enduring and
inalienable rights of freedom and individual liberty.

From the intrepid Apollo 11 astronauts who took
humanity's first steps on the Moon to the pioneering
rovers that explored the surface of Mars, the United
States has always blazed a trail into the great
unknown, shattering boundaries and pushing mankind to
extraordinary new heights. Behind each triumph are
generations of astronauts, scientists, engineers, and
workers whose tireless dedication and unmatched
ingenuity turn impossible dreams into reality.

Under my leadership, the United States is once again
writing a bold new chapter in space exploration. This
past April, the Artemis II mission successfully carried
astronauts around the Moon and farther from Earth than
any human had ever traveled before. This historic
voyage is only the beginning. Next summer, Artemis III
will undertake one of the most complex and
consequential test flight campaigns in the history of
our Nation's space program.

This proud legacy of innovation is our sacred
inheritance, and our Nation bears the solemn
responsibility to advance it by continuing to open new
horizons of exploration and discovery. Through the
landmark Executive Orders and directives I have signed,
we are reinvigorating human spaceflight, unleashing a
competitive and thriving commercial space industry, and
ensuring American space superiority for all eternity.
We will return to the Moon by 2028, lay the foundation
for a permanent American lunar presence, and hasten the
day when an American becomes the first human to set
foot on the red dunes of Mars. Together, we will build
the facilities, develop the resources, and establish a
permanent presence in space to extend the reach of
American exploration, preserve our frontier spirit, and
strengthen our national security for centuries to come.
The nation that leads in space will shape the future of
humanity--and that nation will be the United States of
America.

Today, we renew our solemn and righteous mission to
propel humanity toward the farthest reaches of the
universe. We reaffirm that the United States will lead
the way in this bold endeavor, for the nation with the
best scientific understanding of space, the most
advanced space economy, and the greatest spacefaring
citizens, will be the most prosperous nation for
centuries to come. Above all, we pledge to carry our
sacred values of faith and freedom wherever we journey,
so that freedom may forever ring among the stars and
beyond.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim that the solar system

and all of outer space beyond Earth are the province of
all humans and are open to exploration, development,
use, and the establishment of a permanent presence by
American citizens consistent with United States law and
the international obligations of the United States.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
third day of November, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and fifty-
first.