SAFE Orbit Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3658 SAFE Orbit Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/14/2025, 6:51 PM

Summary of Bill S 3658

Bill 118 s 3658, also known as the Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Coordination Act, aims to enhance the United States' ability to monitor and coordinate activities in outer space. The bill specifically focuses on improving space situational awareness, which involves tracking and predicting the movements of objects in space to prevent collisions and ensure the safety of satellites and spacecraft.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the modification of the functions and leadership of the Office of Space Commerce. This office plays a crucial role in promoting the commercial use of outer space and will now be tasked with overseeing efforts to enhance space situational awareness and coordinate space traffic.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve data sharing and collaboration among government agencies, commercial entities, and international partners to better monitor and manage activities in space. This will help prevent conflicts and ensure the responsible use of outer space resources. Overall, the Space Situational Awareness and Space Traffic Coordination Act aims to strengthen the United States' capabilities in space monitoring and coordination, ultimately promoting the safe and sustainable use of outer space for both commercial and national security purposes.

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Current Status of Bill S 3658

Bill S 3658 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 21, 2024. Bill S 3658 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 25, 2024. Bill S 3658's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of December 24, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3658

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3658

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3658

A bill to promote space situational awareness and space traffic coordination and to modify the functions and leadership of the Office of Space Commerce, and for other purposes.A bill to promote space situational awareness and space traffic coordination and to modify the functions and leadership of the Office of Space Commerce, and for other purposes.

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