OFFICE OF SPACE COMMERCIALIZATION

Technology Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Office of Space Commercialization, part of the Technology Administration, is the principal unit for the coordination of space-related issues, programs, and initiatives within the Department of Commerce. The goal of the Office is to foster an economic and policy environment that ensures the growth and international competitiveness of the U.S. commercial space industry.

The Office conducts activities in three primary areas: policy development, market analysis, and outreach/education. In fulfilling these roles and functions, the Office of Space Commercialization focuses its efforts on a select group of commercial space industry sectors, including satellite navigation, satellite imaging, space transportation, and entrepreneurial space business. The Office also participates in broad discussions of national space policy and other space-related issues.

SATELLITE
NAVIGATION

SATELLITE
IMAGING

SPACE
TRANSPORTATION

ENTREPRENEURIAL
SPACE BUSINESS

GENERAL POLICY
ISSUES

Library of Office speeches, reports,
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OFFICE OF SPACE COMMERCIALIZATION