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Space Force opens secretive space tracking to commercial firms
- Space Force expands private-sector involvement in space tracking via the SDA TAP Lab, accelerating unclassified tools into operations.
- Kronos program now oversees the lab, linking experimentation to acquisition for faster field-ready solutions.
- Colorado lab has hosted over 400 participating companies in recent years, expanding private-public collaboration.
- Texas node funded to build secure infrastructure and training as part of the lab's geographic expansion.
- Lab operates as a demand-driven environment, publicly listing problem statements to guide industry engagement.
- Industry sees the SDA TAP Lab as lowering barriers for smaller firms to enter defense-space work.
- Lab focuses on distinguishing normal satellite maneuvers from potentially hostile intent using AI tools.
- SDA TAP Lab's ecosystem includes AI-first tools and partnerships with firms like Kayhan Space.
- Lab's expansion aims to speed data fusion, planning and deconfliction for Space Force and allies.
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