Audrey Schaffer

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.