NOAA
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A U.S. federal agency within the Department of Commerce that licenses private remote sensing satellite systems.
- NOAA's Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA) division administers the licensing process for commercial Earth observation under 51 U.S.C. § 60101 et seq. and 15 CFR Part 960.
Read: NOAA Remote Sensing License & Part 960 Explained
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