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Space Safety: Transitioning Space Traffic Management to Civil Agencies

This Act aims to shift the responsibility for monitoring space objects and collision warnings from the military to civil agencies. This will provide space operators with better and more precise information about space traffic, enhancing the safety of satellite operations and reducing collision risks, thereby supporting the sustainability of space activities and national security.
Key points
Transfer of space traffic oversight from the Department of Defense to the Department of Commerce to streamline management.
Establishment of an interagency team to ensure full operational capability of the civil space monitoring system by the end of 2025.
Enhancement of satellite safety through improved collision warnings and traffic management.
Support for innovation by making data and standards available to commercial entities.
Strengthening international cooperation in space safety and data sharing.
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Print number: 117_HR_9534
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2022-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Space SSA Transition Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9534.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Transfer of space traffic oversight from the Department of Defense to the Department of Commerce to streamline management.
  • Establishment of an interagency team to ensure full operational capability of the civil space monitoring system by the end of 2025.
  • Enhancement of satellite safety through improved collision warnings and traffic management.
  • Support for innovation by making data and standards available to commercial entities.
  • Strengthening international cooperation in space safety and data sharing.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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