Comment by wtcactus
2 hours ago
"To maximize safety for all satellites in space, SpaceX will be making Stargaze conjunction data available to all operators, free of charge, via its space-traffic management platform."
Many people don't still realize it, but the problem of low orbit debris is only getting worse. So, this is a really nice gesture. Thank you, Elon Musk.
The one advantage of monopolies is that they tend the commons.
You're free to start your own space exploration company.
It sounds like a hook, like "don't like all the space debris? use our management platform" and then it'll suddenly start costing money
SpaceX has a very, very large financial interest in avoiding collisions. Providing this service helps ensure that.