Space Cafe Radio - Collaborating for Space Safety - Perspectives from Janice Starzyk and Dr Mariel Borowitz

The Future of Space Traffic Management: Insights from the US Office of Space Commerce

In this episode of Space Cafe Radio from Prague, host Yvette Gonzalez interviews Janice Starzyk, Acting Director and Deputy Director of the US Department of Commerce, and Dr Mariel Borowitz, Head of International SSA Engagement. 

They discuss the evolution and future of space traffic management, the challenges of launching multiple satellites on a single mission, and the coordination between global SSA systems. Learn about the innovative TraCSS system, its role in collision avoidance and space safety, and the importance of international collaboration in space governance.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Space Cafe Radio - Collaborating for Space Safety - Perspectives from Janice Starzyk and Dr Mariel Borowitz
• 1:09 The Evolution and Mission of the Office of Space Commerce
• 2:43 TraCSS: The Traffic Coordination System for Space
• 3:38 International Collaboration and Feedback
• 4:43 Beta Testing and System Enhancements
• 6:36 Partnerships and Future Developments
• 8:42 Balancing Safety and Data Transparency
• 16:02 Agile Development and Future Plans