TCW gives space companies of every size an export compliance function that scales from first prototype to full constellation: jurisdiction and classification, party and destination screening, export authorizations and audit-ready records.
For most space hardware the first question is jurisdiction. Is it controlled under USML Category XV (spacecraft) or Category IV (launch vehicles and propulsion), or under the EAR’s 9x515 series and 9A004? The answer drives every authorization, screening and technical data decision that follows. Most space companies run lean. Engineers make classification calls, and primes, government customers and investors expect a mature export compliance program during diligence. TCW gives a small team the depth of an established compliance function.
New Space companies operate across rapidly evolving technology markets and international supply chains, creating complex compliance requirements that can be difficult to manage through disconnected manual processes.
Mixed ITAR and EAR bills of materials make it hard to know which authorizations a satellite, subsystem or ground system needs.
Recent revisions to space controls moved items between the USML and the CCL and added license exceptions for allied destinations. Earlier classifications need review.
Space programs often involve international suppliers, manufacturers, partners, and customers, increasing the need for consistent compliance checks.
Defense services, technical data shared with international partners and launch providers, and foreign national engineers on your team all require authorizations and records.
TCW’s AI agents, designed by trade compliance practitioners, handle the research and analysis behind classification, screening and authorization decisions. Every recommendation cites its regulatory basis. Your team reviews, approves and owns every decision.
A U.S. smallsat startup integrates a foreign-sourced star tracker and launches on a rideshare outside the U.S. TCW determines jurisdiction, classifies the satellite and its components, screens the launch provider and destination, identifies the license, TAA or exemption needed, and records the full decision.
TCW connects classification, screening, export authorizations, and compliance knowledge in structured workflows for New Space organizations.
TCW determines jurisdiction and classifies spacecraft, subsystems, components, software and technical data against USML Categories IV and XV and the EAR’s 9x515 series, with citations and expert review.
TCW screens customers, suppliers, launch providers and partners against restricted-party lists, and checks destinations against embargoes and ITAR §126.1 prohibited countries.
TCW manages DSP-5s, TAAs, MLAs and BIS licenses, tracks shipped value and quantity, monitors provisos and conditions, and documents ITAR exemptions and EAR license exceptions.
Centralize classifications, regulatory information, internal guidance, decisions, and supporting records for greater consistency and traceability.
TCW’s six modules: Classification, Screening, Authorizations, Transaction Operations, Monitoring & Audit, and Knowledge Management. TCW connects with your ERP, PLM and CRM systems and with sanctions and restricted-party data sources.
Manage trade compliance across space products, suppliers, customers, technology transfers, and international transactions through structured workflows.
Mixed ITAR and EAR bills of materials and foreign suppliers.
Hardware and technical data going to foreign launch providers.
Deemed export reviews and controlled technology access.
Hardware sales, ground systems abroad, and partner screening.
TCW is fully deployed on AWS GovCloud (US). Production environments and client data are accessible only to U.S. persons, with role-based permissions and complete audit logs.
Dedicated cloud infrastructure meeting stringent federal compliance requirements.
Production environments and client data are accessible strictly to verified U.S. persons.
Granular permission controls with immutable logging for complete audit readiness.
Manage export controls, technology classification, export authorizations, and global technology transfers through a connected compliance platform built for the evolving needs of New Space companies.