The NASA Commercial Space Oversight Pledge
NASA’s partnerships with private space companies play a crucial role in advancing space exploration, but strong oversight and independent verification are essential to ensure safety, transparency, and mission success.
The NASA Commercial Space Oversight Pledge establishes clear commitments that the NASA Administrator must uphold to guarantee that all commercial collaborations prioritize national interests, safety, and scientific integrity over corporate influence.
📄 Read the Full Pledge: NASA Commercial Space Oversight Pledge (PDF)
Why This Pledge Matters
🔍 Independent Verification – Ensures NASA verifies all safety and performance claims rather than relying on unverified data from private companies.
👨🚀 Protecting NASA Engineers – Guarantees that NASA personnel can voice safety concerns without retaliation.
⚖️ Transparency & Accountability – Requires NASA to disclose safety assessments and prevent conflicts of interest.
🚀 Advancing National Interests – Ensures NASA prioritizes research and development (R&D) even when it disrupts commercial business models, keeping the U.S. at the forefront of space innovation.
👥 Adequate Staffing for Oversight – Prevents NASA from being understaffed in a way that compromises safety or delays commercial progress.
Call to Action
The NASA Administrator must commit to upholding these principles to ensure that the agency remains a leader in space exploration while safeguarding public trust.
We urge policymakers, engineers, and space advocates to support this pledge and hold NASA accountable for maintaining the highest standards in its commercial partnerships.
📄 Read the Full Pledge Here: NASA Commercial Space Oversight Pledge (PDF)