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Space Safety: Transitioning Oversight to Civilian Agencies

This Act aims to enhance space safety by transferring responsibility for monitoring space objects from the Department of Defense to the Department of Commerce. Citizens will gain access to free information about space threats, supporting the growth of commercial space activities and protecting satellites that underpin many daily services.
Key points
Transfer of space safety oversight from military to civilian agencies (Department of Commerce).
Free and public access to information on space objects and potential collisions.
Support for the development of space technologies and innovation in the private sector.
Increased safety for satellites, impacting the reliability of telecommunications and navigation services.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5431
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2023-09-13