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The Department of Commerce’s Office of Space Commerce (OSC) is pleased to announce that our “Space Commerce Certification” proposal is taking the next step forward. After months of effort working with partners and stakeholders in …
All Systems Go: OSC Moves Out on “Space Commerce Certification” Read more →
“U.S. industry is at the cutting-edge of science, technology, and exploration—and leads the world in space capabilities. This is a sector that moves at the pace of innovation, and to remain the leader into the …
Director Jordan Testifies on OSC’s “Space Commerce Certification” Read more →
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,” …
OSC Discusses Mission Authorization on the “Space Policy Show” Read more →
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 …
OSC Releases Updated Mission Authorization Proposal Read more →
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 …
OSC Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Draft “Mission Authorization” Concept Read more →
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 …
Office of Space Commerce Stakeholder Briefing on “Mission Authorization” – December 3 Read more →
On August 13, 2025 President Trump took bold action to unlock the heavens for American commerce. The Administration enacted Executive Order “Enabling Competition in the Commercial Space Industry,” providing U.S. space entrepreneurs with long-sought regulatory guidance …
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 …
Seminar: Lunar Policy for a Thriving Lunar Economy Read more →
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 …
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 …
The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) convened the first public meeting of the newly established Advisory Committee on Excellence in Space (ACES) on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. ACES …
On March 11, 2024, the White House released the President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget request for the Department of Commerce. The President’s budget proposes $75.6 million for the Office of Space Commerce (OSC), a …
FY25 Budget Proposes $75.6M for Office of Space Commerce Read more →
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris convened the third meeting of the National Space Council under the Biden-Harris Administration. Representing the Department of Commerce, Deputy Secretary Don Graves spoke about the Department’s key roles in weather …
Vice President Harris Convenes Third National Space Council Meeting Read more →
On December 13, OSC Director Richard DalBello testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, at a hearing on “Government Promotion of Safety and Innovation in the New Space Economy.” Below is his …
Senate Testimony on Mission Authorization and SSA Read more →