Where
Space Access
Meets
Collaboration
Unifying the commercial smallsat community for streamlined, transparent, and responsible spectrum coordination.
40+
Global members
11+
Countries represented
100+
Operations
99%
Success rate
CSSMA (Commercial Smallsat Spectrum Management Association) seeks to create the conditions for a coordinated, transparent, and expedited spectrum coordination processes. From commercial smallsat spectrum users, government users, and other satellite operators to terrestrial users, continued communication and learning is key to efficient use of spectrum.
How
Smallsat
Spectrum Coordination
Works
Identify Frequency Needs
Plan spectrum use early for upcoming missions.
Coordinate with Peers
Avoid conflicts via shared scheduling and working groups.
Engage Regulators
Align with U.S. and international licensing.
Operate with Confidence
Launch and scale with clarity.
CSSMA advocates and represents members’ view on spectrum management and other policy matters that affect the smallsat community. We gather commercial smallsat operators and regulators worldwide to interact meaningfully through working groups, pre-coordination meetings, and other events and initiatives organized for and with our members.
Our
Work
Regulatory Advocacy
Influence FCC and international rulemaking.
Spectrum Coordination
Facilitate member-to-member pre-coordination.
Best Practices
Share guidance and technical insight.
Global Engagement
Represent smallsats at major events and summits.
Why
CSSMA?

Many commercial small satellite operators use radiofrequency spectrum on a "non-exclusive" basis, i.e., the spectrum may be used by other satellite or terrestrial operators, including government agencies such as U.S. Federal agencies. The shared use of spectrum involves conducting interference analyses and extensive coordination, most of which must be completed as part of the regulatory licensing process. If you are a current or prospective commercial smallsat operator seeking to understand and impact the spectrum world around you, we welcome you to join the Commercial Satellite Spectrum Management Association (CSSMA).

Who should join?

    • SmallSat Operators
    • ‍Launch & ground stations service providers
    • ‍Space policy advocates
    • ‍Legal practitioners & Technical consultants
    • ‍Trade Associations, Universities, Non-Profits
    • Government Spectrum Managers & Regulators

Ready to Join the Future of Space Coordination?

Become part of a global community of smallsat innovators working to make space operations more accessible, predictable, and sustainable.