Streamlining Commercial Space Regulation and Enhancing Orbital Safety
This Act shifts the oversight of commercial space operations to the Department of Commerce, establishing a certification system with a 60-day review deadline for US entities. The goal is to reduce administrative burdens and foster a robust private sector and economic interests. It also mandates space debris mitigation plans and establishes a consortium to provide space situational awareness services to protect space assets.
Key points
New Oversight: Commercial space operations will be certified by the Department of Commerce, aiming to consolidate and simplify supervision.
Faster Approvals: The Secretary has 60 days to decide on an application; failure to decide results in automatic certification approval.
Orbital Safety: A consortium will be established to provide Space Situational Awareness (SSA) data to identify objects and avoid collisions.
Liability: Certification holders must agree to pay costs incurred by the United States arising from international liability claims caused by their space objects.
Status:
Expired
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