Abstract

Commercial Remote Sensing Space Policy: Office of Space Commercialization
Track: Remote Sensing Imagery
Author(s): Eve Douglas

The Office of Space Commercialization (OSC) is the principle unit for space commerce policy activities with NOAA and the Department of Commerce. OSC's mission is to foster the conditions for the economic growth and technological advancement of the U.S. commercial space industry. In 2003, the President authorized a new national policy that establishes guidance and implementation actions for commercial remote sensing capabilities. The fundamental goal of this policy is to advance and protect U.S. national security and foreign interests by maintaining the nation's leadership in remote sensing space activities, by sustaining and enhancing the U.S. remote sensing industry. Doing so will foster economic growth, contribute to environmental stewardship, and enable scientific and technological excellence. This presentation will explore how well the United States is implementing the policy. What are the roadblocks? What more can OSC do to help the industry?

Eve Douglas
NOAA
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Room 6822
Washington , District of Columbia 20230
United States
Phone: 202-536-9188
E-mail: eve.douglas@noaa.gov