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To foster growth and resilience in the U.S. commercial space ecosystem, the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) requires a deeper, evidence-based understanding of the ecosystem and the economic activity it generates. This includes the accuracy, …
OSC Seeks Proposals for “U.S. Space Economy Measurement Metrics” Study Read more →
On January 6, the NOAA Satellite and Information Service (NESDIS) published the finalized version of its Commercial Space Activities Assessment Process. Download the document (570 KB PDF) The document establishes a process by which NESDIS will …
NESDIS Commercial Space Activities Assessment Process Read more →
On September 15, 2016, NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) awarded contracts to GeoOptics, Inc., and Spire Global, Inc., as part of the Commercial Weather Data Pilot. GeoOptics and Spire Global will …
NOAA Awards Commercial Weather Data Pilot Contracts Read more →
On July 28, 2016, NOAA released a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in support of the NESDIS Commercial Weather Data Pilot. This RFQ was previously released in draft form for comment, and seeks on-orbit radio occultation …
NOAA Issues RFQ for FY 2016 Commercial Weather Data Pilot Read more →
On July 7, NOAA/NESDIS hosted an industry day to discuss the Request for Quotation (RFQ) in support of the FY 2016 Commercial Weather Data Pilot. NESDIS officials fielded questions and comments on the draft solicitation …
Industry Day on NOAA Commercial Weather Data Pilot Read more →
On June 21, 2016, NESDIS released a draft Request for Quotation (RFQ) to support NOAA’s Commercial Weather Data Pilot. The draft RFQ is open for public comment through July 15, with initial comments/questions due July …
Today, NOAA/NESDIS released a Request for Information (RFI) to support NOAA’s Commercial Weather Data Pilot. The RFI is the first step to bring radio occultation data from commercial companies to NOAA. The RFI seeks pre-launch …
NOAA Issues RFI for Commercial Weather Data Pilot Read more →
The NOAA Commercial Space Policy and the NESDIS Commercial Space Activities Assessment Process are two steps of NOAA’s multi-step approach to engaging the commercial sector to ensure best use of commercial sector capabilities. NOAA has …
NESDIS Releases Draft Commercial Space Activities Assessment Process for Public Comment Read more →
On September 29, 2009, NOAA announced the award of four study contracts for Requirements Set C with a total value of $100,000 to three U.S. companies, including: Iridium ($25,000), for studies validating the price and …
On August 6, 2009, NOAA issued a public solicitation for feasibility studies related to the following three observation requirements (“Set C”). Atmospheric Constituents (Ozone Profiles) Atmospheric Constituents (Aerosol Polarimetry) Wind Speed and Direction Profiles (Tropospheric …