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DoD grants SpaceX exclusive access to classified space tracking data

Commercial space tracking industry expresses concern over market impact

1 Sep 23 2:30 PM · 1d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 4

Commercial space monitoring firms told Breaking Defense they are concerned SpaceX's exclusive access to the military's best data could threaten their market position. Industry and government sources said it is unclear whether the high-fidelity information, which the Space Force official claimed was for "internal use" only, might be used to improve products SpaceX sells to non-military space operators, potentially undercutting competitors.

Commercial space tracking industry expresses concern over market impact
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“In an unprecedented move, the Defense Department has agreed to give SpaceX exclusive access to the government's most classified space tracking data, according to a dozen government and industry sources.”

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SpaceX Recipient of classified data accessJon Herman SpaceX senior director for Starlink constellation engineeringU.S. Space Force Government party to agreementBarbara Golf Head of Joint Commercial Operations CellCommercial space monitoring firms Industry competitors

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