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The Department of Commerce engages in a variety of bilateral and multilateral space cooperation activities to promote global space commerce, align space regulations, ensure fair market access for U.S. companies, and ensure space safety for commercial operators.
U.S. companies and organizations are invited to register their interest to participate in a “U.S.-Africa Space Industry Roundtable,” hosted by U.S. Embassy Abidjan, during the upcoming “Africa Space Expo” (ASPEX) in Cote d’Ivoire, September 24 …
Call for Interest: U.S.-Africa Space Industry Roundtable, September 2026 Read more →
The Office of Space Commerce, represented by Senior International Affairs Specialist Rose Croshier, joined the United States Government delegation at the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG), hosted by India on August 5-6, 2026, …
Photo credit: Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) From June 22-23, 2026, representatives of the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and the ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) hosted a 2-day “India-US …
OSC Participates in “India-US Joint Space Situational Awareness Workshop” Read more →
In June, staff from the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) – including OSC’s Director of Policy, Advocacy, and International Affairs, Gabriel Swiney, and Head of International SSA Coordination, Dr. Mariel Borowitz, participated as members of …
SSA Coordination in Focus at 69th Session of UN COPUOS Read more →
For over five decades, the United States and Italy have driven innovation in space exploration, science, and technology through robust partnerships and collaboration. On April 9 and 10, 2026, the Office of Space Commerce joined …
OSC Participates in 2nd U.S.-Italy Space Dialogue Read more →
On March 30, 2026, updated “compromise” text of the draft European Union Space Act was released by the Cypriots in their Presidency role of the Council of the European Union. The text may be accessed …
On Wednesday, March 25, the Office of Space Commerce’s Director and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Earth Observation and Prediction, Taylor Jordan, joined the Meridian International Center’s “Space Diplomacy Forum” for a discussion on “accelerating …
Director Jordan Joins Fireside Discussion at Space Diplomacy Forum Read more →
On March 23, 2026, the Office of Space Commerce’s Director of Policy, Advocacy, and International issues, Gabriel Swiney, participated in a U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center briefing on “U.S. Space Leadership” on behalf …
OSC Participates in “U.S. Space Leadership” Policy Briefing Read more →
Background: The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) was established by the UN General Assembly in 1959 to review international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space, study space-related …
The U.S. Consulate General Chennai, with support from the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), hosted the U.S.-India Space Business Forum in Bengaluru February 10-11. The forum was the flagship event of the first U.S. Trade …
Background: On behalf of the United States and Italian governments, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Space Commerce is seeking expressions of interest for participation in a joint “commercial space roundtable” between the Italian …
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The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) is seeking U.S. stakeholder perspectives and feedback regarding the regulation and competitiveness of U.S. space businesses in the Indian market. This information will support U.S. government preparation for the …
OSC Seeks Input Regarding U.S.-India Space Commerce Read more →
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of Space Affairs has posted a solicitation seeking private sector participation in a “Discussion Group on the topic of Space Situational Awareness (SSA).” Background: The growing number of satellites …
On December 5, 2025, text of an updated European Union Space Act was released by the Danish in their role as President of the Council of the European Union. The updated text of the Act …
On June 24, 2025, the European Commission released draft text of the EU Space Act (EU Space Act – European Commission); and, on Wednesday, June 25, the accompanying Vision for a European Space Economy (Vision for the European Space …
U.S. Government Provides Feedback on Draft E.U. Space Act Read more →
OSC’s Head of International SSA Engagement, Mariel Borowitz, presents findings from the joint study at the 2025 AMOS Conference. Opportunities for SSA Information Sharing There are multiple independent national and regional space situational awareness systems …
OSC & EUSST Study Opportunities for International SSA Information Sharing Read more →
On September 8 and 9, 2025, representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) joined U.S. government and European Union (E.U.) colleagues in Washington, D.C. for the 13th U.S.-E.U. Space Dialogue. DOC attendees included representatives …
DOC Builds Partnerships in 13th U.S.-E.U. Space Dialogue Read more →
In June, the Office of Space Commerce’s Acting Director, Janice Starzyk, and Head of International SSA Engagement, Dr Mariel Borowitz, sat down with Yvette Gonzalez of Space Cafe radio for a discussion on the Traffic …
OSC Discusses International SSA Coordination with Space Cafe Radio Read more →
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the European Commission released draft text of the EU Space Act (EU Space Act – European Commission); and, on Wednesday, June 25, the accompanying Vision for a European Space Economy (Vision for the European …
OSC Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on the EU Space Act Read more →
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS), which wrapped up its meetings this week, has agreed to establish an expert group on Space Situational Awareness (SSA), following a proposal …
UN COPUOS Establishes Expert Group on Space Situational Awareness Read more →
On June 2, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Office of Space Commerce and the National Institute of Standards and Technology welcomed Dr. Antonino Salmeri, Director of the Lunar Policy Platform, for a seminar and discussion …
Seminar: Lunar Policy for a Thriving Lunar Economy Read more →
One of the NOAA Office of Space Commerce’s most important jobs is advancing the U.S. commercial space sector’s global leadership. In May 2025, the Office of Space Commerce joined the United States delegation at the …
OSC Delivers U.S. Statement on Space Traffic Management at UN COPUOS Read more →
From April 7 – 10, the Office of Space Commerce attended the 2025 Space Symposium as part of a NOAA delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for International and Space Affairs Juan Caro and …
OSC Strengthens Partnerships at Space Symposium 2025 Read more →
In March 2025, on the margins of the SATELLITE 2025 conference in Washington, the Office of Space Commerce participated in multiple side events that promoted commercial space cooperation with other nations. On March 12, OSC’s …
OSC Promotes Space Business Cooperation with France, Argentina, Germany, UAE Read more →