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The Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems, or CCSDS, is an international standards committee formed in 1982 to develop standards for space missions. The CCSDS is sponsored by space agencies from around the world, including NASA, ESA, JAXA, and others. Its primary goal is to promote interoperability and commonality in space data systems by developing and recommending international standards. These standards cover a wide range of areas, including space communication protocols, data archiving, and space mission operations.

The CCSDS develops standards through a consensus-based process involving representatives from its member agencies and industry. These standards are published as CCSDS Recommendations, which are then adopted by the participating agencies for use in their space missions. This ensures that data can be exchanged and understood between different agencies and systems, facilitating international cooperation in space exploration and research. Key areas addressed by CCSDS standards include the Space Packet Telemetry, Space Data Link Protocols, and Space Mission Operations-related standards. The committee plays a vital role in the efficient and effective design and operation of space missions by promoting common practices and reducing the need for unique, mission-specific solutions.