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Join OSC at IAC 2026
The Office of Space Commerce will be at IAC 2026! Join us for several interactive sessions, workshops, and roundtables. Details are available below. For more information or to request a meeting with the OSC team during the conference, contact OSC’s Rose Croshier (Rose.Croshier@NOAA.gov) with the email title “IAC Inquiry.” Visit…
US Dept. of State Launches “Space Catalyst Partnership” to Support Commercial Space Competitiveness
Read the original press release on the U.S. Department of State website. The Space Catalyst Partnership (SCP), the Department of State’s flagship initiative to deepen civil and commercial space cooperation between the United States and Artemis Accords signatory countries, was launched last week in Lima, Peru. The SCP aims to…
NOAA expands use of commercial satellite data to enhance weather forecasting
NOAA is expanding the use of commercial satellite data to boost weather and space forecasting. This is an artist’s rendering of commercial satellites operated by Tomorrow.io, PlanetiQ, Spire Global Subsidiary Inc. and Muon Space that collect environmental data. (Image credit: NOAA NESDIS) Read the original release on NOAA.gov. NOAA is…
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OSC Seeks Proposals for “U.S. Space Economy Measurement Metrics” Study
To foster growth and resilience in the U.S. commercial space ecosystem, the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) requires a deeper, evidence-based understanding of the ecosystem and the economic activity it generates. This includes the accuracy, coverage, and comparability of existing economic statistics and the metrics used to develop them. To…
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OSC Co-Hosts Space Supply Chain Forum, Gathers Industry Perspectives
On August 18, in partnership with the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the Office of Space Commerce hosted the second event of its “Commercial Space Competitiveness Forum” series, the “Commercial Space Supply Chain Forum.” The Forum brought together industry and government experts to examine industry ecosystem conditions, identify…
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OSC Releases SCC “Call For Interest,” Launches Pilot Phase
The Office of Space Commerce has officially released a “Call for Interest” inviting industry participation in the “Space Commerce Certification” framework.
This newly released framework serves as a major milestone in the mission to strengthen American commercial space leadership through streamlined regulatory processes.
Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS)
OSC is developing TraCSS to provide space situational awareness data and services to space operators, to enhance spaceflight safety and ensure usability of Earth’s congested orbits.
Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs
CRSRA authorizes and supervises U.S. commercial operators of remote sensing space systems and monitors compliance with the law, regulations, and license terms.
Space Policy
Issues & Advocacy
OSC works closely with stakeholders in the U.S. commercial space industry to understand their needs and advocate on their behalf inside the U.S. government and abroad.
Space Commerce
“Ideas Inbox”
Help the Office of Space Commerce sharpen the United States’ competitive edge in the global space economy. Through our “ideas inbox,” OSC encourages stakeholders to identify policy roadblocks and suggest methods to accelerate the U.S. commercial space industry’s growth.
Share Your Perspective
Industry’s insights directly shape the future of the U.S. space enterprise. This page hosts the latest Notices and Requests for Information issued by the U.S. Government that seek stakeholder feedback, for you to share your perspective and inform upcoming policy decisions.