Benin is a party to the Outer Space Treaty and the Liability Convention, underscoring its commitment to the peaceful and responsible use of outer space. Benin is also a member of several key international bodies, including the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and a subscribing State to the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation.

As a member of the African Union, Benin adheres to the established space framework by the African Union including key positions like the African Space Policy and African Space Strategy. Additionally, Benin is a member of the African Space Agency, an intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting, advising, and coordinating the development and utilization of space science and technology across Africa.