In recent years, sustainability matters have gained increasing importance in several sectors. As evidenced by the increasing number of policy instruments lately implemented to address space sustainability, particularly concerning the space debris problem, the space industry is no exception. However, the effort invested in tackling space sustainability issues through regulatory instruments is not matched by an equivalent commitment to understanding the economic impact of these measures on the space industry. Furthermore, the current policy framework for space sustainability relies on vague and outdated hard laws and fragmented soft laws, resulting in weak enforceability and limited effectiveness. This thesis evaluates the economic impact of the current policy framework for space sustainability on the space industry through three different case studies analyzing the financial effect on satellite manufacturers, in-space service providers, and space start-ups.