About Us – Office of Space Commerce

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

A robust and responsive U.S. commercial space industry
that is the world leader in space commerce.
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Direct Authorities

Legal and Departmental
Authorities of the
Office of Space Commerce
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Delegated Authorities

Authorities delegated by the
Secretary of Commerce to
OSC’s Commercial Remote Sensing
Regulatory Affairs Division

Focus Areas

The Office of Space Commerce fulfills three primary functions in support of the U.S. commercial space sector:

‎Space Policy & Industry Advocacy

Commercial space
policy issues and activities.

U.S. Commercial Space Remote Sensing

Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA).

Space Situational Awareness

Traffic Coordination
System for Space
(TraCSS).

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.