By Wilson, CIOFAME | Published June 26, 2026 | Source: NASA Headquarters
NASA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will sign a memorandum of agreement at 1 p.m. EDT on Monday, June 29, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, according to a NASA media advisory released June 25. The agreement creates a new interagency initiative tied to the National Space Policy.
What NASA Confirmed In Its Advisory
NASA’s official statement, designated Media Advisory M26-049, says the agreement responds directly to President Donald J. Trump’s National Space Policy and is intended to support growth of the American space economy. The agency has not yet published the full text of the agreement ahead of the signing.
This is a procedural detail worth noting for accuracy: NASA’s release describes the event as a signing ceremony for a memorandum of agreement, not a policy announcement with immediate effect. The operational scope of the initiative is expected to be detailed at or after the event.
Who Is Signing The Agreement
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler are listed as the participants. Isaacman, a former commercial astronaut who commanded the Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn missions, was confirmed as NASA Administrator in December 2025. Loeffler, a former U.S. senator from Georgia, has led the SBA since early 2025.
Neither official has issued a separate public statement about the partnership beyond the joint advisory as of this writing.
Media Access Requirements
NASA’s advisory specifies the event is in-person only, with no livestream or remote access confirmed. Media must RSVP by 10 a.m. EDT on June 29 to hq-media@mail.nasa.gov and comply with NASA’s standard media accreditation policy.
Why This Matters For The Space Economy
A formal NASA-SBA agreement would be among the more direct federal efforts to connect small business policy with national space strategy. Past collaboration between the two agencies has typically run through existing programs like NASA’s SBIR/STTR grants rather than a standalone memorandum of agreement, making this a structurally new arrangement if confirmed as described.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will NASA and the SBA sign the agreement?
At 1 p.m. EDT on Monday, June 29, 2026, at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
Who is signing it?
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler.
Can the public watch the ceremony?
NASA’s advisory states the event is in-person only for accredited media; no public livestream has been announced.
What does the agreement cover?
NASA describes it as a new interagency initiative supporting the American space economy under the National Space Policy. Specific programme details have not yet been released.
This article will be updated following the June 29 ceremony with confirmed details and any official statements from NASA or the SBA.
