The American Declaration of Freedom in Space

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 214 (Friday, November 6, 2026)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 70767-70768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22789]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 91 , No. 214 / Friday, November 6, 2026 / 
Presidential Documents

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                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

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                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.
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[FR Doc. 2026-22789
Filed 11-5-26; 11:15 am]
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