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Space Safety: New Rules for Orbital Object Traffic

This act aims to improve space operations safety by better tracking orbital objects and coordinating traffic. Citizens may benefit from increased security of space technologies that impact daily services like navigation and communication. The act introduces free access to space object data, which can help prevent collisions.
Key points
The government will collect and publicly provide, free of charge, data on the location and behavior of space objects to prevent collisions.
The Office of Space Commerce will be strengthened and made responsible for monitoring space traffic, which should increase satellite safety.
The act protects companies providing space data from lawsuits, encouraging information sharing and technological development.
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Print number: 118_HR_6385
Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]
Process start date: 2023-11-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE Orbit Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6385.

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 2023-11-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will collect and publicly provide, free of charge, data on the location and behavior of space objects to prevent collisions.
  • The Office of Space Commerce will be strengthened and made responsible for monitoring space traffic, which should increase satellite safety.
  • The act protects companies providing space data from lawsuits, encouraging information sharing and technological development.
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. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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