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Space Safety Act: New Rules for Orbit Traffic and Satellite Protection.

This law aims to increase the safety of space operations, indirectly protecting essential services like GPS and satellite communication that citizens rely on daily. It establishes a free, public database tracking space objects and elevates the Office of Space Commerce into a full federal bureau. The government and companies providing this data are immune from lawsuits if errors occur in space traffic information.
Key points
The government must create and provide a free, public database tracking all objects and 'junk' orbiting Earth to prevent collisions.
The agency responsible for space traffic (Office of Space Commerce) will be elevated to a full federal bureau, headed by a new Assistant Secretary confirmed by the Senate.
Legal immunity is granted to the government and companies providing space collision warning services, meaning they cannot be sued for errors in this information.
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Print number: 118_S_3658
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2024-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE Orbit Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3658.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government must create and provide a free, public database tracking all objects and 'junk' orbiting Earth to prevent collisions.
  • The agency responsible for space traffic (Office of Space Commerce) will be elevated to a full federal bureau, headed by a new Assistant Secretary confirmed by the Senate.
  • Legal immunity is granted to the government and companies providing space collision warning services, meaning they cannot be sued for errors in this information.
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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7314-7315)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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