Space Safety: Enhanced Orbital Object Tracking and Traffic Coordination
This act aims to improve space operations safety by enhancing orbital object tracking and traffic coordination. Citizens will gain free access to space object data, potentially increasing awareness of collision risks. The government will support commercial space capabilities while providing essential safety services without competing with the private sector.
Key points
The government will collect and freely disseminate data on space objects to prevent collisions.
A free, public database on satellite location and behavior will be established.
The Office of Space Commerce will be elevated to a standalone bureau, strengthening its role in space traffic management.
Proprietary data of private companies providing space information will be protected.
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