Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC)

COMSTAC logoCOMSTAC was established in 1984 to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the FAA Administrator on critical matters concerning the U.S. commercial space transportation industry.

Charter and Bylaws

Fall 2024 (September 16, 2024)

Morning Session on YouTube
COMSTAC Fall 2024 Morning Slides PDF

Afternoon Session On YouTube
COMSTAC Fall 2024 Afternoon Slides PDF

Federal Register Notice

Agenda

Spring 2024 (April 23, 2024)

Agenda

Morning: 9:00 AM –12:30 PM EDT (link to YouTube video)
Morning Slides (pdf)

Afternoon: 1:15 PM –4:00 PM EDT (link to YouTube Video)
Afternoon Slides (pdf)

Fall 2023 (November 8, 2023)

Watch on YouTube
Agenda
Slides

Summer 2023 Meeting (July 11, 2023)

Watch on YouTube
Agenda
Slides
COMSTAC Response to FAA Human Spaceflight Report to Congress
COMSTAC Regulatory Working Group, Part 450 Challenges and Recommendations

Spring 2023 Meeting (May 15, 2023)

Agenda 

Watch on YouTube:
Morning Session

Afternoon Session

Presentation Slides AM

Presentation Slides PM

COMSTAC Membership

COMSTAC membership consists of senior executives from the commercial space transportation industry; representatives from the satellite industry, both manufacturers and users; state and local government officials; representatives from firms providing insurance, financial investment and legal services for commercial space activities; and representatives from academia, space advocacy organizations, and industry associations.

If you have questions or comments, please contact: Brian Verna, COMSTAC Designated Federal Officer (DFO).

Last updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2024