Five months into 2026, reusable launch systems are moving from experimental cadence to operational norm. Following the successful Artemis II mission and with operators advancing rapid reusability, the legal framework of the Outer Space Treaty – in particular Article VI on state responsibility and continuing supervision – requires renewed scrutiny. We have refreshed our November 2025 analysis on mararu.com to address current realities: • Continuing supervision obligations under Article VI for high-frequency autonomous operations • Liability attribution for reusable stages across multiple flights and refurbishment cycles • Orbital debris mitigation and end-of-life management in the context of rapid reuse • Compliance strategies for European and Romanian entities navigating national licensing alongside international responsibilities The shift to fully reusable architectures fundamentally alters risk allocation, insurance structures, and regulatory oversight. States Parties retain international responsibility for non-governmental activities, yet the speed and autonomy of modern systems test the boundaries of 1967-era supervision requirements. Read the refreshed legal insight here: mararu.com/articles/starship… Mararu & Mararu SCA continues to support launch providers, space operators and institutional clients with precise guidance on structuring compliant, resilient operations in this evolving regulatory landscape. #SpaceLaw #OuterSpaceTreaty #ReusableRockets #ArtemisProgram