TraCSS Expands CRADA Efforts with SpaceX

The Office of Space Commerce’s Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS) is expanding its Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with SpaceX, announced in January 2024, to incorporate Launch Collision Avoidance (LCOLA) screenings into ongoing work on advanced screening techniques.

This enhancement will enable SpaceX and the Office of Space Commerce to harness modern tools in developing innovative approaches to LCOLA screening.

The effort aligns with the goals of Space Policy Directive-3 to advance the state of space situational awareness technologies.

Additionally, TraCSS is working to onboard SpaceX as a beta user in preparation for the system’s production launch in January 2026. TraCSS continues to lead the way in shaping the future of civil space traffic coordination.  

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