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EU Space Act Update (November 2026)
On October 29, 2026, updated text of the draft European Union Space Act (EUSA) was released by the Irish in their Presidency role of the Council of the European Union. The text may be accessed …
International Cooperation
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. Space Industry Leaders Gather in Vienna, Launch $5 Million U.S. “Project Constellation” Space Initiative
The U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna is hosting the second annual U.S. Space Forum at the Vienna International Center, where the United States announced the launch of Project Constellation – a new $5 …
EUSST, TraCSS Publish Joint Study on Operational Information Exchange
Space debris and collision avoidance are challenges for all spacecraft, regardless of their nation of registry. As laid out in the Office of Space Commerce’s Vision for Global SSA Coordination, international collaboration is key to enhancing …
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OSC’s Advocacy at the Africa Space Expo
The Office of Space Commerce’s Senior International Affairs Specialist, Rose Croshier, joined the United States delegation to the 2026 Africa Space Expo (ASPEX), where she advocated for market access on behalf of innovative U.S. commercial …
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 …
Call for Interest: U.S.-Africa Space Industry Roundtable, September 2026
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 …
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OSC Joins India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group, Advances Commercial Space Cooperation
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, …
OSC Participates in “India-US Joint Space Situational Awareness Workshop”
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 …
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SSA Coordination in Focus at 69th Session of UN COPUOS
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 …
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OSC Participates in 2nd U.S.-Italy Space Dialogue
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 …
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