T-Minus Space Daily Supporting the Traffic Coordination System for Space.
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Aug 9, 2025 Audrey Schaffer, VP of Strategy and Policy at Slingshot Aerospace, dives into the critical need for a federal Traffic Coordination System for Space. She explains how the growing number of commercial space companies is rallying for government-supported initiatives to ensure safe operations. Discussions include the implications of budget cuts on US leadership in space and innovative AI solutions like Talos, which aim to revolutionize satellite training for national security. The collaboration between commercial and federal entities is highlighted as essential for effective space traffic management.
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Civil Authority Preserves Non‑Military Traffic Control
- The Department of Commerce is building TRAX to transition civil space traffic coordination from DoD to a civilian role.
- That shift preserves a non-military framework and enables broader commercial participation in space traffic services.
Industry Rally Over Proposed Budget Cut
- Industry rapidly organized when the FY26 budget proposed cutting Office of Space Commerce funding.
- Seven industry associations representing 450+ companies sent a letter advocating to restore TRAX funding.
Congress Moved To Reinstate TRAX Funding
- Congress responded to industry concerns by proposing partial restorations of funding for the Office of Space Commerce.
- The Senate proposed $60M and the House $50M, both directing continuation of the TRAX mission.