S. 428Introduced
SAFE Orbit Act
Authorize a Commerce Department space traffic coordination bureau to collect and share space situational awareness data and basic collision-avoidance services for satellite operators
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorize a Commerce Department space traffic coordination bureau to collect and share space situational awareness data and basic collision-avoidance services for satellite operators
Key points
- Establish Commerce space bureau
- Require free public data dissemination
- Authorize orbital tracking data collection
- Limit competition with private services
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2025-09-29 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 170.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdvanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional oversightDepartment of CommerceExecutive agency funding and structureInternational scientific cooperationScience, Technology, CommunicationsSpace flight and exploration