US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at streamlining regulations and strengthening the country’s commercial space sector. The order directs federal agencies, including the Departments of Transportation, Commerce, and Defense, as well as NASA, to expedite environmental reviews, eliminate redundant rules, and create a faster approval process for new space activities, Xinhua reported.

The measure also calls for a review of state compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Act to ensure spaceport development is not unnecessarily restricted. US media noted the move could particularly benefit SpaceX, whose Starship rocket testing has faced delays due to regulatory reviews. SpaceX currently leads the US in launch frequency, surpassing even NASA.