Kniseley’s office is reviewing over 80 submissions from companies after a recent request for information, reflecting growing industry interest but also concerns about the program’s structure. “Companies have asked for a feedback loop to address issues as we finalize the language,” Kniseley told SpaceNews.
The program would function through pre-negotiated contracts with commercial companies, ensuring the U.S. government has priority access to space infrastructure when its own systems are strained. These contracts would help guarantee access to services like satellite communications or monitoring space debris without needing to scramble for support during a critical moment.