Space Science and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations - National Research Council a Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences a Space Studies Board

ITAR, which controls defense trade, includes the U.S. Munitions List (USML) which specifies categories of defense articles and services covered by the regulations. In 2002 ITAR was amended to exclude U.S. universities from having to obtain ITAR licenses when performing fundamental research involving foreign countries and/or persons.