Commercial Space Policy Issues & Activities

The Commerce Department is working to advance U.S. leadership in the global commercial space industry through various lines of effort, including the policy activities highlighted below. Select a topic to see our latest updates in that area.

Global Space Traffic Coordination

Commercial Space Mission Authorization

Space Export Controls

International Space Cooperation

Other Focus Areas:

• Advisory Committee on Excellence in Space (ACES)
• Commercial Remote Sensing
• GPS
• National Space Council
• NOAA Commercial Data Program
• Orbital Debris
• Regulatory Reform
• Space Cybersecurity
• Space Economy Measurement
• Space Industrial Base