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Job Announcement for PNT Office Director
Posted 8/21/2009
The government is currently seeking candidates to serve as Director of the National Coordination Office for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). The position, sponsored by the Department of Transportation, is at the Senior Executive Service (SES) level and was held by Michael Shaw from November 2005 to June 2009. Applications are due September 21, 2009.
The Commerce Department hosts the National Coordination Office within the Office of Space Commercialization.
White House Review of U.S. Export Control System
Posted 8/17/2009On August 13, the President directed the National Economic Council and National Security Council to initiate an interagency review of the U.S. export control system, including both the dual-use and defense trade processes.
Third NOAA Solicitation on Commercial Data Feasibility
Posted 8/17/2009
On August 6, NOAA issued a public solicitation for feasibility studies related to three space-based observation requirements. This is the third round of studies that NOAA is conducting on the potential use of commercial sources for earth observations and space weather data. The deadline for proposals is August 21, 2009.
Consolidated Commercial Satcom Contracting
Posted 8/10/2009
On August 6, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) announced their partnership on Future Commercial Satellite Communications (COMSATCOM) Services Acquisitions (FCSA). The two agencies have agreed to combine their acquisition efforts in this area upon the expiration of the current DISA and GSA COMSATCOM contracts, starting in 2011. This should eliminate duplication of effort and produce cost savings for U.S. government agencies, as well as state, local and tribal governments.
Announcement of 2010 Remote Sensing Symposium
Posted 8/5/2009
The Office of Space Commercialization has partnered with the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) to organize the 2010 International Commercial Remote Sensing Symposium, to be held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on March 3-5, 2010.
