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EU Space Act Update (May 2026)
On May 8, 2026, in advance of the next Competitiveness Council meeting on May 29, the Council of the European Union released a “progress report” on the status of, changes to, and current “state of …
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University Spacecraft Operators Forum – May 27
On Wednesday, May 27, at 3:00 PM (EDT), the Office of Space Commerce’s Traffic Coordination System for Space team will host a “University Spacecraft Operators Forum.” This group is designed to bring together spacecraft operators …
OSC Hosts Inaugural Space Workforce Forum
Yesterday, the Office of Space Commerce did something simple and significant at the same time: We listened. Not in a press release kind of way. Not in a “we held a forum and issued a …
OSC Participates in 2nd U.S.-Italy Space Dialogue
For over five decades, the United States and Italy have driven innovation in space exploration, science, and technology through robust partnerships and collaboration. On April 9 and 10, 2026, the Office of Space Commerce joined …
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EU Space Act Update (April 2026)
On March 30, 2026, updated “compromise” text of the draft European Union Space Act was released by the Cypriots in their Presidency role of the Council of the European Union. The text may be accessed …
OSC Discusses Mission Authorization on the “Space Policy Show”
In March 2026, OSC’s Director of Policy and Advocacy, Gabriel Swiney, sat down with the Center for Space Policy & Strategy for an in-depth discussion on the Office of Space Commerce‘s proposal for “space mission authorization,” …
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Director Jordan Joins Fireside Discussion at Space Diplomacy Forum
On Wednesday, March 25, the Office of Space Commerce’s Director and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Earth Observation and Prediction, Taylor Jordan, joined the Meridian International Center’s “Space Diplomacy Forum” for a discussion on “accelerating …
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OSC Releases Updated Mission Authorization Proposal
In Executive Order 14335, “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry,” President Trump directed the Department of Commerce to develop a process to authorize commercial activities in space not clearly or straightforwardly governed by existing …
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OSC Participates in “U.S. Space Leadership” Policy Briefing
On March 23, 2026, the Office of Space Commerce’s Director of Policy, Advocacy, and International issues, Gabriel Swiney, participated in a U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center briefing on “U.S. Space Leadership” on behalf …
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OSC to Co-Host 5th Annual Cybersecurity Open Forum – April 30
On Thursday, April 30, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (ET), the Office of Space Commerce, in coordination with Red Hat and the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will co-host …
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TraCSS Publishes “Dataset for Conjunction Assessment Verification”
The Office of Space Commerce has published an open “dataset for conjunction assessment verification.” This test set was developed for the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) and is designed to help space situational awareness service providers …
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Commercial Data Program Industry Day – April 9
On Thursday, April 9, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm (ET), NOAA/NESDIS’ Office of Systems Architecture and Engineering (SAE) will host an online Commercial Data Program (CDP) Industry Day. This will be a virtual event. Leaders from …
USG Seeks Participation in Engagements with Commercial Space Stakeholders
In alignment with Executive Order 14335, “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry,” and Executive Order 14369, “Ensuring American Space Superiority,” the U.S. Government – through the U.S. Department of State – is seeking representatives …
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OSC to Host Space Workforce Forum – May 7
The Office of Space Commerce’s Policy, Advocacy & International Division (PAID), will convene a “Space Workforce Forum” in Washington, D.C. on May 7. This in-person and livestreamed event will bring together leaders from industry, academia, …
OSC Advances Commercial Space Partnerships at the U.S.-India Space Business Forum and Trade Mission
The U.S. Consulate General Chennai, with support from the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), hosted the U.S.-India Space Business Forum in Bengaluru February 10-11. The forum was the flagship event of the first U.S. Trade …
OSC Publishes Updated TraCSS Specifications
Today, January 22, 2026, the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) published updated specification documents for the Traffic Coordination System for Space. These specifications replace those previously hosted on the Office of Space Commerce website. The …
OSC Seeks Input Regarding U.S.-India Space Commerce
The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) is seeking U.S. stakeholder perspectives and feedback regarding the regulation and competitiveness of U.S. space businesses in the Indian market. This information will support U.S. government preparation for the …
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President Trump Signs Executive Order on Ensuring American Space Superiority
On December 18, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order that sets a bold vision for an America First space policy, ensuring the United States leads the world in space exploration, security, and commerce. …
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OSC Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Draft “Mission Authorization” Concept
Section 5 of Executive Order 14335, “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry,” directs the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to develop and “propose a process for individualized mission authorizations for activities that are […] not clearly …
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USG Seeks Private Sector Participation in a “Discussion Group on Space Situational Awareness”
The U.S. Department of State’s Office of Space Affairs has posted a solicitation seeking private sector participation in a “Discussion Group on the topic of Space Situational Awareness (SSA).” Background: The growing number of satellites …
E.U. Space Act Update
On December 5, 2025, text of an updated European Union Space Act was released by the Danish in their role as President of the Council of the European Union. The updated text of the Act …
Department of Commerce Announces Taylor Jordan as OSC Director
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has announced the appointment of Taylor Jordan as Director of the Office of Space Commerce (OSC), underscoring the Trump Administration’s commitment to strengthening U.S. leadership in space commerce. Mr. …
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Office of Space Commerce Stakeholder Briefing on “Mission Authorization” – December 3
On Wednesday, December 3rd, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (ET), the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Space Commerce held an online event to discuss concepts for the eventual U.S. regulatory authorization of “novel” commercial space …
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U.S. Government Provides Feedback on Draft E.U. Space Act
On June 24, 2025, the European Commission released draft text of the EU Space Act (EU Space Act – European Commission); and, on Wednesday, June 25, the accompanying Vision for a European Space Economy (Vision for the European Space …
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