Space Regulation in Latin America

This volume offers a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the legal and institutional frameworks shaping space activities across Latin America. Through a series of country-specific analyses—including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay—it explores the evolution of national space programs, regulatory reforms, and international collaborations that define the region’s approach to outer space governance.The book also highlights the pivotal role of the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Universities and Institutions that Research on Space Technology, Policy and Law (ReLaCa Espacio), underscoring its contribution to academic dialogue and regional integration in space law.Bringing together the historical context, policy analysis, and legal insights, the book highlights the strategic importance of Latin America’s growing presence in the global space community. It highlights the region’s commitment to the peaceful, responsible and sustainable use of outer space, as well as its capacity to contribute meaningfully to international space law and governance.