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space situational awareness

/speɪs ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənəl əˈwɛrnəs/ noun

1. The knowledge and characterization of the space environment, including the location, trajectory, and status of natural and human-made objects in orbit.
2. SSA capabilities are essential for collision avoidance, conjunction assessment, and compliance with orbital debris mitigation requirements.

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