CSF Awards

The Honorable Martin Heinrich, U.S. Senator Wins the Commercial Space Policy Award 2020

Senator Martin Heinrich has been recognized for his leadership as a policymaker who has made significant and lasting contributions over the past year to the advancement of commercial space policy. Through his work on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Heinrich has been an influential voice and critical proponent of small satellite missions such as the Space Rapid Capabilities Office, the Space Test Program, the Space Vehicles Directorate, and the SMC Advanced Systems and Development Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base. Additionally, Senator Heinrich made significant contributions to the Senate NDAA on issues relating to commercial space launch, commercial spaceports, and the national security enterprise.