OSC Publishes Space Industry Technical Standards Compendium

Includes Standards Relevant to SSA and Space Traffic Coordination

The Office of Space Commerce has published a compendium of space industry technical standards, including standards relevant to space situational awareness and space traffic coordination.

To foster economic growth and technological advancement of the U.S. commercial space industry, the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) participates in the development and promotion of space technical standards. OSC is particularly involved in standards related to space situational awareness data sharing and coordination, which is essential to the Traffic Coordination System for Space.

This compendium, a searchable spreadsheet, provides a consolidated reference to space-related standards, best practices, reports, and other documents developed/coordinated by ISO – International Organization for Standardization, Consultative Committee on Space Data Systems (CCSDS), ASTM International, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), NASA, CONFERS (The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations), AIAA, and other organizations.

Space standards are guidelines, best practices, and recommendations that describe the specifications, dimensions, and requirements for designing and operating equipment, and systems in space. These help ensure the safety, reliability, and compatibility of space missions and activities within and across organizations, as well as facilitate international cooperation and coordination.

Space standards are vital for the design, operation, and success of space missions and activities. They provide a common language and framework for space agencies and organizations across the globe, enabling them to work together and achieve their goals. By following standards, space professionals can ensure the safety, reliability, and compatibility of space systems in a safe and sustainable manner.

(Source: Office of Space Commerce)