Commenters note distribution restrictions may limit data usage
4 Yesterday 10:20 PM · 6h ago · 1 post · 3 comments · 2 sources · development 4 of 4
Reddit users discuss DTIC guidance and distribution statement protocols that govern how classified data can be used across contractor divisions, suggesting formal restrictions exist on whether classified space tracking data can inform SpaceX's commercial products.
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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Even better when you think about the fact that distribution statements fall under DTIC guidance for RDT&E-specific funded efforts, but people just slap it on random things outside that purview. It's like the old FOUO.
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In other news Ratheyon knows how far missiles go and Northrop knows the real specs of the stealth bombers. Lmao exactly. It's entertaining seeing redditors and the media discover the real world every once in a while.
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Probably makes it safe for them to send rockets into space without having to develop their own maybe?
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