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US military gives Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to sensitive tracking data

Tom Perkins · The Guardian · World
Published 25 Oct 2026, 11:00 pm·1 h ago·1 min read
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This gives the company an advantage in tracking objects in orbit, raising national security concerns and fears of greater control over the space industry The US military has given Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to restricted space tracking data, raising a new round of questions about whether the Trump administration is attempting to hand over traffic control in Earth’s orbit to a controversial donor. The access also raises new national security questions, industry observers say. Continue reading...

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