DOD Space Policy Directive 3

DOD Space Policy Directive 3 (SPD-3) establishes the Department of Defense's approach to space policy, emphasizing the security and sustainability of U.S. space activities. It prioritizes protecting critical space assets from threats, ensuring reliable space-based services, and fostering responsible international behavior in space. The directive clarifies how the military collaborates with other agencies and allies to defend national security interests in space, with an emphasis on resilience, innovation, and strategic stability, while adhering to international norms. Overall, SPD-3 guides how the military manages and safeguards space assets amid evolving threats and opportunities.