SpaceX gets US military sensitive tracking data access
The gist
The US military gave Elon Musk's SpaceX access to restricted space tracking data.
The swap for SpaceX's Stargaze sensors raises ethics and security questions.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2026Breaking Defense reported exclusively that SpaceX was given unique access to classified Department of Defense space tracking data, according to sources.
- Oct 25, 2026The US military gave SpaceX access to restricted space tracking data, raising national security questions and questions about whether the Trump administration is handing orbital traffic control to a controversial donor, industry observers said.
- Oct 25, 2026Under the arrangement, the government receives access to SpaceX's Stargaze cameras and sensors in return.