The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is a leading industry association advocating for the commercial space sector in the United States. Founded in 2006, the CSF's mission is to promote the growth and innovation of the commercial space industry, ensure continued U.S. leadership, and drive investment in the sector. With over 85 members, the CSF engages with government agencies, including NASA and the FAA, and focuses on issues such as airspace, regulations, safety standards, and public advocacy. The CSF's activities include lobbying, establishing industry councils, and supporting pro-commercial space lawmakers.
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The Commercial Spaceflight Federation (CSF) is working with congressional committees to include assistance for small and mid-size suppliers in coronavirus stimulus legislation.
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation represents 85 companies in the space sector.
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation asked Congress to establish a $5,000,000,000 grant or low-interest loan program to ensure continued availability of critical aerospace infrastructure, capability, personnel, and mission readiness.
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation issued a 2020-02-12 statement that commends the overall NASA 2020-10-01 budget proposal and highlights public-private partnerships as fundamental to achieving goals across NASA’s portfolio.
The Coalition for Deep Space Exploration and the Commercial Spaceflight Federation support the proposed increase in NASA spending to achieve a human lunar landing in 2024 and call for the White House and Congress to develop an overall budget and plan.
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation joined forces with ASTM International in 2016 to establish committee F47 to develop consensus standards for commercial spaceflight.
Alan Stern provides commercial expertise as a board member and former chairman of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation.
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation supports expanding public-private partnerships, acquisition reform, increased strategic investments, and enhanced innovation to expand U.S. leadership in space.
The SmallSat Alliance was developed as an independent organization rather than working under the Satellite Industry Association or the Commercial Spaceflight Federation.
Taber MacCallum will retain his job at World View Enterprises while serving as chairman of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation.