About Us
Mission Statement
The Office of Space Commerce is the principal unit for space commerce policy activities within the Department of Commerce. Its mission is to foster the conditions for the economic growth and technological advancement of the U.S. commercial space industry.
Vision
The vision of the Office is a robust and responsive U.S. industry that is the world leader in space commerce.
Authorities
The Office has direct legislative authorities and authorities delegated by the Secretary of Commerce to its Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA) division.
Focus Areas
The Office plays three primary roles in supporting industry:
- Policy advocacy
- Regulation of private remote sensing space systems
- Provision of space situational awareness services
Strategic Plan
The Department of Commerce Strategic Plan for 2022-2026 provides direction for the Department to “Advance U.S. leadership in the global commercial space industry.” The Office of Space Commerce coordinates the implementation of this strategic objective across the Department. Learn more
The Office of Space Commerce also published a strategic plan in 2007 that provides the vision, mission statement, functions, outcomes and objectives, and action plan for the Office based on stakeholder inputs collected in 2006-2007. The plan predates the Office’s role in commercial remote sensing regulation and space situational awareness. View PDF