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The National Space Policy emphasizes the importance of sustaining a healthy and robust U.S. space industrial base. It directs federal agencies to “help ensure the availability of space-related industrial capabilities in support of critical government functions” and to “establish standards, seek to create opportunities for the current space workforce, and implement measures to develop, maintain, and retain skilled space professionals, including engineering and scientific personnel and experienced space system developers and operators, in government and commercial workforces.”
The Department of Commerce is involved in various efforts to monitor and improve the health of the U.S. space industrial base.
On August 18, in partnership with the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the Office of Space Commerce hosted the second event of its “Commercial Space Competitiveness Forum” series, the “Commercial Space Supply Chain …
OSC Co-Hosts Space Supply Chain Forum, Gathers Industry Perspectives Read more →
On August 20, 2026, President Trump released an updated “National Space Transportation Policy,” (National Security Presidential Memorandum 17), superseding the previous version of the policy (Presidential Policy Directive 26) released on November 21, 2013. American …
White House Releases Updated “National Space Transportation Policy” Read more →
The Office of Space Commerce (OSC), in partnership with the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), will host the “Commercial Space Supply Chain Forum” on August 18, 2026, at AIA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. Space is limited. …
Office of Space Commerce and AIA to Host Commercial Space Supply Chain Forum Read more →
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 …
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 …
USG Seeks Participation in Engagements with Commercial Space Stakeholders Read more →
Wrapped snugly in a custom container, seven carefully chosen materials left Earth on Aug. 24, 2025, traveling at 17,500 mph. Nestled at the top of a Falcon 9 rocket, house dust, freeze-dried human liver and …
Background: NASA is refining its strategy for prioritizing technology investments to evolve into a stronger and more resilient tech base for civil space. NASA has identified a list of 32 technology shortfalls – technology areas requiring further …
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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 …
OSC Seeks Input Regarding U.S.-India Space Commerce Read more →
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. …
President Trump Signs Executive Order on Ensuring American Space Superiority Read more →
On September 2nd, the NOAA Office of Space Commerce (OSC) and the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) convened a “Shaping the Future of Space” roundtable event, bringing together leaders in government and the U.S. …
OSC & CCIA Host “Shaping the Future of Space” Roundtable Discussion Read more →