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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 …
Category: International Cooperation
The Department of Commerce engages in a variety of bilateral and multilateral space cooperation activities to promote global space commerce, align space regulations, ensure fair market access for U.S. companies, and ensure space safety for commercial operators.
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 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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USG Seeks Private Sector Advisors for the U.S. Delegation to the 65th Session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) Legal Subcommittee (LSC)
Background: The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) was established by the UN General Assembly in 1959 to review international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space, study space-related …
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 …
Call for Interest: US-Italy Commercial Space Roundtable
Background: On behalf of the United States and Italian governments, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Space Commerce is seeking expressions of interest for participation in a joint “commercial space roundtable” between the Italian …
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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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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 …
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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OSC & EUSST Study Opportunities for International SSA Information Sharing
OSC’s Head of International SSA Engagement, Mariel Borowitz, presents findings from the joint study at the 2025 AMOS Conference. Opportunities for SSA Information Sharing There are multiple independent national and regional space situational awareness systems …
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DOC Builds Partnerships in 13th U.S.-E.U. Space Dialogue
On September 8 and 9, 2025, representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) joined U.S. government and European Union (E.U.) colleagues in Washington, D.C. for the 13th U.S.-E.U. Space Dialogue. DOC attendees included representatives …
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OSC Discusses International SSA Coordination with Space Cafe Radio
In June, the Office of Space Commerce’s Acting Director, Janice Starzyk, and Head of International SSA Engagement, Dr Mariel Borowitz, sat down with Yvette Gonzalez of Space Cafe radio for a discussion on the Traffic …
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OSC Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on the EU Space Act
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On Tuesday, 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 …
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UN COPUOS Establishes Expert Group on Space Situational Awareness
The United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS), which wrapped up its meetings this week, has agreed to establish an expert group on Space Situational Awareness (SSA), following a proposal …
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Seminar: Lunar Policy for a Thriving Lunar Economy
Lunar Policy Forum Seminar
On June 2, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Office of Space Commerce and the National Institute of Standards and Technology welcomed Dr. Antonino Salmeri, Director of the Lunar Policy Platform, for a seminar and discussion …
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OSC Delivers U.S. Statement on Space Traffic Management at UN COPUOS
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One of the NOAA Office of Space Commerce’s most important jobs is advancing the U.S. commercial space sector’s global leadership. In May 2025, the Office of Space Commerce joined the United States delegation at the …
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OSC Strengthens Partnerships at Space Symposium 2025
From April 7 – 10, the Office of Space Commerce attended the 2025 Space Symposium as part of a NOAA delegation led by Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for International and Space Affairs Juan Caro and …
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OSC Promotes Space Business Cooperation with France, Argentina, Germany, UAE
In March 2025, on the margins of the SATELLITE 2025 conference in Washington, the Office of Space Commerce participated in multiple side events that promoted commercial space cooperation with other nations. On March 12, OSC’s …
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Op-Ed by Deputy Secretary Graves
On January 17, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves published an opinion piece in Space News citing the Commerce Department’s accomplishments to advance U.S. leadership in the commercial space industry. The op-ed also notes further …
DOC Space Accomplishments Report, 2021-2024
On January 14, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves released a report on the Commerce Department’s commercial space accomplishments during his and Secretary Raimondo’s tenure. The report covers many achievements across multiple bureaus of the …
OSC Joins UAE Trade Mission and Abu Dhabi Space Debate
In December 2024, the Office of Space Commerce’s Gabriel Swiney and Mariel Borowitz joined key U.S space diplomacy efforts in the United Arab Emirates.. First, OSC participated in a U.S. space trade mission to UAE, …
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OSC, Australian Space Agency Sign Statement of Intent for SSA Cooperation
Today at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2024) in Milan, Italy, the the Office of Space Commerce and Australian Space Agency signed a joint statement of intent to cooperate on matters related to space situational …
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IAC Paper Comparing TraCSS and EU SST
At this week’s International Astronautical Congress in Milan (IAC 2024), the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and the European Union (EU) released a joint paper comparing the services provided by OSC’s Traffic Coordination System for …