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The Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems, commonly known as CCSDS, is an international standards organization comprised of space agencies and associate members. Its primary mission is to develop and promote internationally recognized standards for space missions, focusing on data handling, telemetry, telecommand, and space communications. The goal of CCSDS standards is to ensure interoperability and compatibility between different space systems, regardless of the originating agency or country. This fosters cooperation and reduces the complexity and cost of developing and operating space missions.

CCSDS standards cover a wide range of areas critical to space operations. These include protocols for data transmission, such as the CCSDS Space Data Link Protocols, which define how data is encoded, framed, and transmitted across space links. They also encompass standards for data compression, archiving, and mission operations. By providing a common framework, CCSDS enables spacecraft from different nations to communicate and exchange data effectively. This is particularly important for international collaborations and the Space Internet. The organization develops its standards through a consensus-based process involving experts from its member agencies.