CSF is proud to partner with @aiaa, @SpaceForceAssoc and @SGAC for ASCEND 2026 in Washington, D.C., next May. CSF will join ASCEND as the premier event partner to design and deliver programming on commercial space policy and leadership. Learn more at: commercialspace.org/news_eve…

The Commercial Space Federation sent a letter to the @CommerceinSpace calling for a rulemaking to modernize CRSRA licensing: more transparency, streamlined tiering, clearer compliance standards, and more to ensure licensing can keep pace with innovation. commercialspace.org/resource…

2006: SpaceShipOne had just won the X Prize. Commercial space was a bet. 2026: 16,000+ active satellites, commercial crew to the ISS, and space woven into the global economy. As the Commercial Space Federation marks 20 years, one thing is undeniable: the future of space is commercial. commercialspace.org/news_eve…

15,000+ active satellites in orbit today and growing fast! A new paper by @csf_space lays out 4 recommendations to keep space safe: shared points of contact, broader TraCSS participation, better SSA coordination, and an international technical forum. Read here: commercialspace.org/resource…

Failure to Launch: In a new op-ed, CSF President Dave Cavossa argues that launch infrastructure warrants the same strategic attention as other terrestrial and digital infrastructure. While America leads the world in space launch and reentry, rockets are increasingly delayed not by engineering limits, but by logistics: shared roads, limited processing facilities, and lack of coordinated scheduling. We applaud the Administration’s attention to these issues in the updated National Space Transportation Policy.   Read the op-ed here: dcjournal.com/failure-to-lau… Read CSF’s Scrubbed Report here: commercialspace.org/news_eve…?

CSF launches its State and Local Council to strengthen national space capacity and the U.S. industrial base. We welcome founding members @TXSpaceComm, #ArizonaSpaceCommission, @SpaceFlorida & @Space_Northwest. Read more: commercialspace.org/news_eve…

CSF is pleased to welcome Sophia Space as a new associate member. Sophia Space is advancing orbital computing infrastructure for the next generation of space-based data processing. Congratulations to Sophia Space on their recent $7 million SAFE financing round, bringing total funding to $22 million, and selection of Apex to provide the satellite platform for a planned 2027 demonstration mission of its TILE orbital computing technology. Read the full release: commercialspace.org/news_eve…

Congratulations to @csf_space member @ImpulseSpace on raising $500M in Series D funding — bringing total capital raised to over $1 billion! In-space mobility infrastructure is key to unlocking the full potential of the space economy, and Impulse is leading the charge. Exciting times ahead!

Congrats to @csf_space member @applied_ad on going public under $AADX on the @NYSE ! As a premier manufacturer of complex hardware for Space & Launch, Defense Aviation, and C5ISR systems — they're a cornerstone of America's space and defense industrial base. Proud to have them in the CSF community! Read more here: prnewswire.com/news-releases…

Great news from @NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration to stick with commercial space stations in LEO and move forward with the procurement this summer. Pressure testing previous assumptions about the commercial LEO economy has made industry stronger and ready to move forward with NASA to maintain U.S. capabilities and leadership in LEO. — CSF President Dave Cavossa Read more here: spacepolicyonline.com/news/n…

Congratulations to @csf_space member @voyagertech_ on this exciting milestone! The acquisition of @Astrobotic brings together nearly two decades of lunar expertise, accelerating the commercial infrastructure needed to make the Moon America's next operational domain. We can't wait to see Griffin Mission One take flight!

Building on the momentum of a powerful Tuesday, Day Two of the ASCEND Commercial Space Policy Summit — hosted by the @csf_space — raised the bar even further. CSF assembled an extraordinary roster of executives, engineers, and policymakers for a day of critical conversations that underscored why the commercial space industry is the most consequential sector of our time. Wednesday's programming tackled the defining challenges and opportunities facing U.S. commercial space through seven powerhouse panels — One Small Step: Perfecting Public-Private Partnerships, Pixel Perfect: How Landsat and Commercial Capabilities Are Changing the View, Survive the Night: Building America's Lunar Base, Edge of Tomorrow: Next-Generation National Security Space, Supply Chain Divergence: Balancing Rigor, Agility & New Era Market Dynamics, Competition with China — REDSHIFT Update, and What's Next for Space Policy on Capitol Hill? — alongside a series of compelling fireside chats and a keynote address from Dr. Brian Babin, U.S. Congressman (TX-36) and Chair of the @housescience . CSF is grateful for every speaker, moderator, and attendee who made ASCEND 2025 an unforgettable success. Until next year! #ASCEND2025 #CommercialSpace #SpacePolicy #AIAA @aiaa

Last week, @csf_space hosted the ASCEND Commercial Space Policy Summit — and over the next few days, we'll be highlighting the conversations that defined each day of the conference. Tuesday brought together the leaders and policymakers driving the future of U.S. commercial space — from FAA regulatory briefings to a closing fireside with senior White House officials: Enabling the Future of Commercial Space — Insights from FAA/AST The Road to 1,000 Launches — What it takes to get there Building the Backbone of the Space Economy — Spaceports, infrastructure & access Asserting U.S. Leadership at WRC-27 — The spectrum fight ahead The Future of Space Stations — Commercializing the cosmos Growing Federal Use of Commercial Remote Sensing Data — Earth observation at scale Space-Based Power & Orbital Data Centers — The next infrastructure frontier View from the White House — Unleashing the U.S. commercial space industry @CSF is grateful for every speaker, moderator, and attendee who made it possible. The orbital economy is being built in rooms like this. #ASCEND2025 #CommercialSpace #AIAA @aiaa

Only two months after Ignition, @NASA has announced the first Moon Base missions, awards for the first Lunar Terrain Vehicles (LTVs), and awards for delivery of LTVs and Moonfall drones. We applaud NASA’s speed and embrace of public-private partnerships with the commercial space industry. Congrats CSF Members @blueorigin , @Astrolab_Space, @InterluneSpace, @Axiom_Space , and @FireflySpace.

Commercial Space Federation is proud to celebrate two decades of advancing the commercial space industry — and what a way to mark the milestone. We were truly honored to welcome @NASAAdmin , to our 20th Anniversary celebration. Here's to 20 years of progress, partnership, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible — and to the next 20! A special thank you to our sponsors @blueorigin and @virgingalactic for making this celebration possible. #CSF20 #CommercialSpace #SpaceIndustry #VirginGalatic #BlueOrigin #NASA

Chairman @RepBrianBabin served as the keynote speaker at the Commercial Space Policy Summit during ASCEND 2026 earlier this week, where he discussed the future of commercial space and the importance of maintaining American leadership in orbit and beyond.   “For the first time in history, space is no longer driven solely by governments. It is powered by American innovation, American industry, and the unmatched ingenuity of the private sector.”