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Home » Commercial Data Program » NOAA Issues Commercial Space Policy

NOAA Issues Commercial Space Policy

Posted on January 8, 2016 Posted in Commercial Data Program, Data Buys, Hosted Payloads

Today, NOAA issued its Commercial Space Policy, which sets a broad framework for use of commercial space-based approaches for the agency.

The document, NOAA Administrative Order 217-109, establishes critical components for engaging with the commercial sector.

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The policy reflects public comments received on the draft released last September.

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