SAFE Orbit Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-13T11:03:19Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 428 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.

3/13/2025, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 428

Bill 119 s 428, 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 is the ability to track and predict the movements of objects in space, such as satellites and debris.

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 ensuring the safety and sustainability of space activities. The bill seeks to strengthen the office's capabilities in monitoring and coordinating space traffic, as well as enhancing its leadership structure to better address the evolving challenges in space.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote international cooperation in space situational awareness and traffic coordination. By working with other countries and organizations, the United States can improve its ability to track and manage space activities on a global scale. Overall, Bill 119 s 428 aims to enhance the United States' capabilities in space situational awareness and traffic coordination, while also promoting international cooperation in outer space activities. By improving our ability to monitor and coordinate activities in space, the bill seeks to ensure the safety and sustainability of space operations for years to come.

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Current Status of Bill S 428

Bill S 428 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill S 428 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 5, 2025. Bill S 428's most recent activity was Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. as of March 12, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 428

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 428

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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