Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC)
COMSTAC was established in 1984 to provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation through the FAA on critical matters concerning the U.S. commercial space transportation industry.
Charter and Bylaws
- COMSTAC Charter 2025 (PDF)
- COMSTAC Bylaws (PDF)
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
Spring 2024 (April 23, 2024)
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)
- Report to Congress - Safety Framework for Commercial Human Spaceflight Activities (Draft)
- RAND: Assessing the Readiness for Human Commercial Spaceflight Safety Regulations
- Understanding the Common Standards Working Group (CSWG)
- Safety Working Group Response
- Innovation and Infrastructure Working Group Response
Watch on YouTube:
Morning Session
Afternoon Session
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).