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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 …
TraCSS Publishes “Dataset for Conjunction Assessment Verification” Read more »
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 …
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 »
The Office of Space Commerce’s Policy, Advocacy & International Division (PAID), will convene a “Space Workforce Forum” in Washington, D.C. on May 7. Pre-registration information will be shared soon. For early access to the registration …
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 …
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 …
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: NOAA’s Office of Space Commerce (OSC) is developing the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) to provide basic space situational awareness (SSA) data and services to civil and private space operators in support of spaceflight safety. …
OSC Opens TraCSS “Waitlist” for Satellite Operators Read more »
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 …
NASA Seeks Feedback on Civil Space Technology Shortfalls Read more »
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 …
Call for Interest: US-Italy Commercial Space Roundtable Read more »
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 …
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 »
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 »
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 …
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. 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. …
Department of Commerce Announces Taylor Jordan as OSC Director 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 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 …
U.S. Government Provides Feedback on Draft E.U. Space Act Read more »
Date: December 2, 2025, 9:00am – 12:30pm Private capital has poured into the space industry at record levels over the past five years, fueling rapid growth and momentum— but also exposing growing pains as companies …
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 …
OSC & EUSST Study Opportunities for International SSA Information Sharing Read more »
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 …
DOC Builds Partnerships in 13th U.S.-E.U. Space Dialogue Read more »
As the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) approaches production release, the Office of Space Commerce is pleased to announce new solicitations through GSA’s Global Data Marketplace (GDM) for a “Commercial Conjunction Assessment Screening Services” …
TraCSS Update: Delivering on SPD-3 and Advancing Spaceflight Safety 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 »