US Export Controls to be Revised

Defense Secretary Robert Gates last week talked about President Obama’s proposal to reform the U.S. export control system. He said the U.S. will soon begin updating the system to better keep sensitive technology out of the hands of terrorists and other adversaries. Following his prepared remarks, he responded to questions from audience members. [37min C-SPAN video on export control]

ITAR controls have been repeatedly identified as hindering the expansion of American commercial space launch capacity and satellite production in the past decade. Perhaps, the reforms sought by the Obama Administration this year will enhance US economic and national security.