ARTICLE · 24 MARCH 2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Space Commerce has proposed a new Space Commerce Certification process to address regulatory gaps for emerging commercial space activities like in-space manufacturing, satellite servicing, and lunar operations. This voluntary certification framework promises streamlined interagency review with a presumption of approval within 120 days, but significant implementation questions remain about how it will interact with existing FAA, FCC, and remote sensing regulations.
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