Who Gets the Best View of Space? — September 24, 2026

A reported exchange between SpaceX and the Space Force raises questions about collision safety, classified tracking data and competition in commercial space surveillance. We also cover Starship testing, a funded Viasat task order, NASA’s PRIMA telescope and European support for launch infrastructure.

• SpaceX and classified DoD tracking data — Breaking Defense reporting
• Ship 41 and Booster 21 pre-flight test — NASASpaceFlight.com
• NASA selects PRIMA — NASA
• ESA funding for SaxaVord infrastructure — European Spaceflight

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