"SpaceX to Assist Office of Space Commerce with Constellation Coordination"

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"SpaceX to Assist Office of Space Commerce with Constellation Coordination"
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The Office of Space Commerce (OSC) has partnered with SpaceX to explore the use of the company's automated satellite collision avoidance software for civil space traffic coordination. This research partnership aims to evaluate SpaceX's tools for managing thousands of Starlink broadband satellites and develop capabilities for deconflicting and managing the crowded orbital environment. Additionally, OSC is preparing to publish its vision for a global space traffic control system and is working on coordinating efforts worldwide to improve space situational awareness services.

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