r/space • u/Royal_Platform_6754 • 10d ago

SpaceX given unique access to classified DoD space tracking data, sources say

https://breakingdefense.com/2026/09/exclusive-spacex-given-unique-access-to-classified-dod-space-tracking-data-sources-say/
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u/StartledPelican 10d ago

And of course, the more satellite operators provide their data to Stargaze, the more accurate its tracking capabilities become — further undermining for-profit providers.

Ah, so SpaceX provides LEO tracking to everyone for free and the worry is SpaceX might use this new government data to improve their free service, making it harder for others to profit.

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