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Space industry urges US Congress not to axe system that prevents satellite collisions

UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Industry groups representing over 450 companies warn that cutting funding from $65 million to $10 million threatens satellite collision prevention and U.S. leadership in space safety.

  • On Wednesday, over 450 companies signed a letter urging Congress to fund the Office of Space Commerce at $65 million for FY 2026 to prevent program elimination.
  • Following the NOAA FY2026 budget justification, the Trump administration proposed slashing the Office of Space Commerce's funding from $65 million to $10 million, aiming to eliminate the TraCSS program.
  • Over 450 companies signed a letter urging Congress to restore the Office of Space Commerce's $65 million budget, supporting TraCSS to prevent satellite collisions.
  • Without funding for space traffic coordination, U.S. satellite operators face higher collision risks, increased costs, and may cede control to the Department of Defense, risking U.S. leadership in space safety.
  • On Thursday at 9:30 am ET, the Senate Appropriations Committee will mark up the CJS bill, with funding for OSC and TraCSS dependent on that session.
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