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OSC, NIST Publish Milestone “Building an In-Space Circular Economy” Report
The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are pleased to announce the release of the “Building an In-Space Circular Economy” seminar series report (accessible below). Background: Traditional space activities have followed a linear, single mission model in which spacecraft are designed, launched, operated,…
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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 space firms seeking business in the continent. The expo kicked off with a historic opening…
OSC to Hold “Commercial Space Infrastructure Forum” | November 2nd
The Office of Space Commerce (OSC), in partnership with the Commercial Space Federation, will convene the “Commercial Space Infrastructure Forum” on November 2, 2026. The latest in OSC’s “Commercial Space Competitiveness Forum” series organized by the office’s Policy, Advocacy, and International Division, this hybrid event will convene representatives from U.S.…
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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. To request a meeting with OSC, please let us know using this form. For more information about our sessions, workshops and roundtables, please contact Rose.Croshier@noaa.gov. Visit TraCSS.gov…
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…
OSC, NIST Publish Milestone “Building an In-Space Circular Economy” Report
The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are pleased to announce the release of the “Building an In-Space Circular Economy” seminar series report.
The “circular space economy” refers to a paradigm that could reduce dependence on terrestrial resupply by extending asset lifetimes and enabling the inspection, servicing, repair, reuse, repurposing, recycling, and remanufacturing of materials and systems already in space.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.