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How is #TraCSS helping shape the future of international space traffic coordination? Listen to this interview to learn more about TraCSS, its role in orbital collision avoidance, and the importance of international collaboration in space governance! youtube.com/watch?v=JjfMFH…

@CommerceinSpace continues to seek stakeholder feedback on the draft European Commission "EU Space Act." For more information and to access the feedback form, visit the OSC webpage: space.commerce.gov/osc-seeks-stak…

The #TraCSS (Traffic Coordination System for Space) program values transparency and openness. To keep the public appraised of the program's development, OSC has today published the program's updated schedule and roadmap. space.commerce.gov/osc-publishes-… #SSA #SpaceSafety

@CommerceinSpace is pleased to announce that @SpaceX has joined the #TraCSS program as its 10th beta user. With this addition, TraCSS is now able to validate its on-demand conjunction screening service at significant scale. Learn more: space.commerce.gov/tracss-welcome… #SSA #SpaceSafety

Today, @CommerceinSpace is hosting a kickoff with representatives of #SSA companies participating in the Commercial COLA Gap Pathfinder - a $10.1M effort supporting advances in #spacesafety. Learn more about the #TraCSS' Commercial COLA Gap Pathfinder: space.commerce.gov/osc-announces-…

The @CommerceinSpace team is returning from a productive session at UN COPUOS - where participants agreed to establish an Expert Group on Space Situational Awareness. Learn more: space.commerce.gov/un-copuos-esta…

@CommerceinSpace's Acting Director, Janice Starzyk, was honored to deliver remarks at the retirement ceremony for FAA-AST Associate Administrator Kelvin Coleman, whose decades of committed public service have played a key role in enabling a vibrant U.S. commercial space sector.

Last week, members of @CommerceinSpace's #TraCSS team met with counterparts from the @EU_SST to discuss the development and operation of our two respective systems. Learn more about OSC's vision and work on global coordination of space traffic: space.commerce.gov/global-ssa-coo… #SSA

At this week’s Conjunction Assessment workshop in Toulouse, France, @SpaceForceDoD's Christian Ramos and OSC's Ethan Baumann shared an update on the migration of space traffic coordination from the DoD to the OSC. #CommerceInSpace Learn more about TraCSS: space.commerce.gov/traffic-coordi…

Today, @NOAA issued an RFP in support of a Commercial Data Pilot study related to ocean surface winds. Offers are due by 3:00 pm (ET) July 8, 2025. Learn more: space.commerce.gov/noaa-issues-rf…

Missed this month's @CommerceinSpace/@NIST seminar on "Lunar Policy for a Thriving Lunar Economy?" The recording is now live! Watch this engaging discussion on priorities and policies for peaceful, safe, and sustainable lunar activities here: space.commerce.gov/seminar-lunar-…

This week, @CommerceinSpace's Janice Starzyk spoke on a panel, "Allied Space Security Priorities in a New Transatlantic Setting," at the "Prague Space Security Conference" - highlighting the United States' focus on economic partnerships in the global space sector.

@CommerceinSpace announces the 8 awardees of the #TraCSS "Commercial COLA Gap Pathfinder," the latest in a series of targeted, agile acquisitions under the TraCSS program that support the implementation of Space Policy Directive-3. Learn more: space.commerce.gov/osc-announces-… #SSA

This morning, @CommerceinSpace Acting Director Janice Starzyk delivered opening remarks at the Spring 2025 Technical Plenary of the Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems (CCSDS), highlighting the strong collaboration between the TraCSS team and CCSDS leadership.

On Wednesday, @CommerceinSpace joined colleagues from @SciDiplomacyUSA and space policy representatives from international embassies for a convening of the informal "Space Counselors" discussion group, graciously hosted by the team from @NLAmbassadorUSA.

Yesterday, @CommerceinSpace's Gabriel Swiney spoke at a @_CONFERS webinar to discuss the evolving landscape for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM). #ISAM #SSA #SpaceEconomy

Join @CommerceinSpace and @NIST on June 2nd for a public webinar on key policy developments applicable to lunar activities, featuring Dr. Antonino Salmeri, Director, Lunar Policy Platform. For more information and to register, visit: nist.gov/news-events/ev…

#SSA stakeholders: the deadline for white paper submissions to the TraCSS "SSA R&D" Broad Agency Announcement is this Friday, May 30! Access the BAA community day materials and SAM solicitation here: space.commerce.gov/office-of-spac… #TraCSS

OSC announces that TraCSS Program Increment 1.2 is now live - introducing on-demand screening of operational ephemerides and enabling bulk submission capabilities for TraCSS beta users, enhancing space safety. Learn more: space.commerce.gov/tracss-impleme… #TraCSS #SSA

Did you know? @CommerceinSpace hosts a web compendium of resources to help space entrepreneurs navigate the commercial space ecosystem - including information on Federal regulations, business assistance programs, and contract opportunities with the USG. space.commerce.gov/links/resource…