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The Biden administration has relaxed export restrictions for U.S. space-related technologies, allowing companies such as SpaceX and Lockheed Martin to export less sensitive components to over 40 allied countries. These updates aim to reduce the regulatory burden on U.S. companies, enabling them to expand internationally while maintaining national security and foreign policy priorities. The move is expected to accelerate collaborations under initiatives like the AUKUS security pact, particularly as the U.S. seeks to counter China’s growing influence in space. However, stricter rules remain in place for exporting technologies to Russia, China, and other countries of concern.