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Under Space Policy Directive 2, “Streamlining Regulations on Commercial Use of Space,” the Department of Commerce is engaged in a range of regulatory reform activities intended to improve U.S. industry competitiveness and ensure the United States remains the flag of choice for businesses operating in space.
The Department of Commerce’s Office of Space Commerce (OSC) has officially released a “Call for Interest” inviting industry participation in the “Space Commerce Certification” (SCC) framework. This newly released framework serves as a major milestone …
OSC Releases SCC “Call For Interest,” Launches Pilot Phase Read more →
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 →
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 →
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 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 …
On Wednesday, November 6, the Department of Commerce (DOC) hosted a public meeting to discuss the four space export control rulemakings released by DOC and the State Department on October 17, 2024. The meeting featured …
Public Meeting on October 2024 Space Export Control Rulemakings Read more →
On October 17, the Departments of Commerce (DOC) and State released a series of space export control rulemakings intended to enable a globally competitive U.S. industrial base while protecting national security and foreign policy interests: …
New Space Export Control Rules Offer Regulatory Relief Read more →
On Thursday, July 25, at 2:00-4:00 p.m. EDT, OSC’s Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA) division will hold a virtual listening session to gather input regarding 15 C.F.R. part 960, Licensing of Private Remote Sensing …
Listening Session on Licensing of Private Remote Sensing Space Systems Read more →
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 →
On March 8, 2024, the Office of Space Commerce’s Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs division (CRSRA) published a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the condition in every CRSRA license requiring the disposal of on orbit …
RFI on Remote Sensing Satellite Disposal Requirements 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 …
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Licensing change fulfills regulatory commitment to impose conditions only on a temporary basis Today, NOAA’s Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA) office — a division of the Office of Space Commerce — announced the modification of …
Today, President Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol commemorated the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance, calling for deeper ties across a number of areas, including space: Our Alliance also …
Presidents Biden, Yoon Emphasize U.S.-Korea Space Cooperation Read more →
On March 15, 2023, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves delivered the Wednesday luncheon keynote speech at the SATELLITE 2023 conference in Washington, D.C. He provided an update on the Commerce Department’s progress in implementing …
Today, the Department of Commerce released its updated Strategic Plan for 2022-2026. Strategic Objective 1.7 of the plan is to “Advance U.S. leadership in the global commercial space industry.” View the strategic plan (16 MB …
Space Commerce in DOC’s Strategic Plan for 2022-2026 Read more →
On March 18, 2022, Jason Kim of the Office of Space Commerce, along with experts from DOC’s Bureau of Industry and Security, gave a presentation to a working group of the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, …
On March 1, 2021, the Secretary of State determined pursuant to the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 that the Government of Russia used chemical weapons in violation of international …
New Russian Sanctions Include Commercial Space Launch Activities Read more →
View report as PDF (1.8 MB)Today, the Office of Space Commerce published a report on the Commerce Department’s space commerce accomplishments under Secretary Wilbur Ross and the Trump Administration. The report recaps the Department’s success in …
Today, the White House released President Donald Trump’s National Space Policy providing direction for all United States space activities. View policy at archives.gov (1.3 MB PDF) View White House fact sheet View statement from the President …
President Trump Issues New National Space Policy Read more →
Today, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross participated in the eighth meeting of the National Space Council, held at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. He delivered an update on the Administration’s efforts to foster the growth of …
Secretary Ross Remarks from 8th National Space Council Meeting Read more →
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the publication of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Streamlined Launch and Reentry Licensing Requirements Final Rule for commercial space transportation launches and reentries. “This historic, comprehensive …