On January 30, 2026, SpaceX introduced its innovative space situational awareness system, named Stargaze. This system marks a significant leap forward in ensuring the safety and sustainability of satellite operations within low Earth orbit (LEO). In the upcoming weeks, SpaceX will grant global satellite operators free access to its screening data.

Stargaze leverages observational data collected from nearly 30,000 star sensors aboard the Starlink constellation. This advanced system is capable of detecting approximately 30 million flyby events on a daily basis. Moreover, it generates high-precision orbital estimates in real time, enabling near-instantaneous predictions of target positions and velocities.

The data harvested by Stargaze will be seamlessly integrated into a space traffic management platform. This integration facilitates the identification of potential close approaches and the generation of conjunction data messages. SpaceX has dramatically reduced the time required to generate conjunction screening results, slashing it from hours to mere minutes. Through this platform, SpaceX offers Stargaze conjunction data to global satellite operators free of charge.

At present, the platform is undergoing a closed beta phase. Over a dozen satellite operators have already joined this phase, actively participating in the testing and refinement process.