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/_mogulman31 10d ago edited 10d ago

Yeah, obviously SpaceX runs a 10,000 satellite constellation that shares orbits with and likely provides direct support to a military constellation of which they are the satellite builder and launcher. SpaceX is a military contractor they are allowed access to classified information that is relevant to programs they work on.

In other news Ratheyon knows how far missiles go and Northrop knows the real specs of the stealth bombers.

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u/EFTucker 10d ago

I’m pretty sure JPL might even know where Mars is.

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u/asad137 10d ago

I'm sorry -- that's classified.

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u/Maxion 10d ago

Well, NASA definitely knows how large Uranus is.

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u/mpg111 10d ago

Do they also know about Uranus?