<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The US government is considering reducing funding for the Office of Space Commerce from $65 million to $10 million, a move that could endanger satellite collision prevention efforts.</li><li>Major space industry players like SpaceX and Blue Origin have raised concerns about the proposed cuts, warning that it could lead to increased risks for commercial and government satellites.</li><li>The surge in satellite launches, especially with mega-constellations like SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper, has made managing collision risks more challenging and urgent.</li><li>Experts caution that the frequency of collision-avoidance maneuvers is on the rise, underscoring the need for robust space traffic management systems like the TraCSS program to prevent accidents and orbital debris.</li></ul>

Space industry warns of satellite collision risks as US funding faces deep cuts

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