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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 …
Year: 2026
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 …
Groundbreaking Standards Group on “Space Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, and Advanced Manufacturing Payloads” Established, OSC Joins
ASTM F47 Committee on Commercial Space Flight at the committee’s fall plenary meetings in Washington DC, September 14, 2026. Front row, fourth from the left is Dr. Minh Nguyen, Deputy Associate Administrator for the FAA …
OSC Seeks Proposals for “U.S. Space Economy Measurement Metrics” Study (UPDATED)
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, …
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OSC Discusses Space Standards on ATARC Podcast
Technical standards play a critical role in enabling interoperability, driving cost efficiency, and accelerating innovation across the space industry. To foster economic growth and technological advancement of the U.S. commercial space industry, the Office of …
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, 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 …
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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 …
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 …
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