Department of Commerce
Government / agency · 
United States · founded 1903
Industry / Companies / Department of Commerce
0Orbital launches
14All launches (incl. suborbital)
46Satellites in orbit
0Satellites built
0Rockets / spacecraft
Department of Commerce is a government organisation based in the United States, founded in 1903. Our records show 14 launches and 46 satellites in orbit.
Structure
Divisions, sites and subsidiaries
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
0 orbital launches · 35 satellites in orbit
Environmental Science Services Administration
0 orbital launches · 11 satellites in orbit
National Bureau of Standards
0 orbital launches · 0 satellites in orbit
National Institute of Standards and Technology
0 orbital launches · 0 satellites in orbit
US Weather Bureau
0 orbital launches · 0 satellites in orbit
Satellites in orbit
By platform
| ATN | 11 |
| Tiros I | 10 |
| Tiros M | 6 |
| FS-1300 | 5 |
| HS-371 | 4 |
| A2100 | 4 |
| SMS | 3 |
| Tiros N | 3 |
Recent launches
| Date | Mission | Vehicle | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 29 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 28 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 27 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 26 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 26 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 25 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 25 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 24 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 22 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 21 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
| 21 Sep 1973 | Datasonde | Super Loki | CSG | Success |
In the news
Recent headlines
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- Department of Commerce Takes Step Towards Mission Authorization SpacePolicyOnline.com · 24 Jul 2026
- NASA, NOAA to Hold Joint Session at 23rd Symposium on Operational Environmental Satellite Systems NASA · 10 Jun 2026
- How space weather forecasting keeps astronauts (and satellites) safe SpaceNews · 16 Apr 2026
- Commerce Department budget proposal revives concerns about TraCSS SpaceNews · 10 Apr 2026
- To Protect Artemis II Astronauts, NASA Experts Keep Eyes on Sun NASA · 16 Mar 2026
- Suspended NOAA satellite chief warns of threats to federal science programs SpaceNews · 10 Mar 2026
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