The Guardian · SpaceX

US military opens restricted space-tracking data to SpaceX

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has gained access to restricted space-tracking information through the US military, giving it an advantage in monitoring objects in orbit. Industry observers have raised national security concerns. The move has also prompted fears of greater control over the space industry and questions about whether the Trump administration intends to hand orbital traffic management to the company.

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US military opens restricted space-tracking data to SpaceX
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What to know

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    SpaceX received access to restricted space-tracking data from the US military.

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    The access provides a tracking advantage while raising concerns about national security and control of the space industry.

Why it matters

The scrutiny centers on the relationship between access to restricted tracking data, national security and control of the space industry.

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