US military gives Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to sensitive tracking data

SpaceX has received restricted space‑tracking data from the U.S. military, giving the company a significant advantage in monitoring objects in orbit. This development has sparked concerns about national security and the potential for increased control over the space industry. Industry observers question whether the Trump administration is effectively handing over traffic control in Earth’s orbit to a controversial donor. The move raises a new round of questions about the implications for U.S. space policy.

This gives the company an advantage in tracking objects in orbit, raising national security concerns and fears of greater control over the space industryThe US military has given Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to restricted space tracking data, raising a new round of questions about whether the Trump administration is attempting to hand over traffic control in Earth’s orbit to a controversial donor.The access also raises new national security questions, industry observers say. Continue reading...