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Space Weather Enterprise Forum May 21, 2008

Space Weather Enterprise Forum May 21, 2008. Mike Beavin Office of Space Commercialization Department of Commerce. AP/IKONOS satellite image courtesy of GeoEye. OSC Overview. The Office is the principal unit for space commerce policy activities within the Department of Commerce.

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Space Weather Enterprise Forum May 21, 2008

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  1. Space Weather Enterprise Forum May 21, 2008 Mike BeavinOffice of Space CommercializationDepartment of Commerce

  2. AP/IKONOS satellite image courtesy of GeoEye OSC Overview • The Office is the principal unit for space commerce policy activities within the Department of Commerce. • Vision: A Robust and Responsive U.S. Industry that is the World Leader in Space Commerce. Space Commerce = Utilizing the Unique Capabilities of Space to Benefit the U.S. Economy

  3. Global Space Revenue* $251 Billion in 2007 11% Growth over 2006 More than 3/4th of the global space economic activity attributed: Commercial Satellite Services (55%) USG Procurements (25%) * The Space Report 2008 Global Space Commerce Space Commerce Quickly Becoming Major Component of the World Economy

  4. Procurement Methods Government Owned and Operated International Partnerships Government Furnished Equipment Public - Private Partnerships Commercial Data Buy Government Markets Space Commerce Enables Competition, Flexibility and Innovation

  5. National Space Weather Program NSWP – Assessment Committee Report Critical Findings and Recommendations • Ensure Continuity of Data Sources – L1 Sensors • Examine Potential for Micro-Satellite Technology • Enhance Processes for Transitioning Research to Operations • Increase Private Sector Role for Services and Products • Quantify the National Benefit Dependence on Space Assets has Increased the Need for Space Weather Products

  6. How Can Industry Engage? Sources Sought / Market Study Announcement • Released on December 20, 2007 • Identify commercial solutions to meet space-based Earth Observations and Space Weather requirements. Industry Day • Held on January 28, 2008 • Objective: Facilitate the preparation of industry responses. Opportunity for Space Commerce Concepts to Influence Future USG Planning

  7. Contact Information Office of Space Commercializationspace.commerce.gov Mike Beavin Office of Space CommercializationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationU.S. Department of Commercespace.commerce@noaa.gov(202) 482-6125

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