According to a Breaking Defense report republished by Above the Law, SpaceX has been given unique access to classified Department of Defense space tracking data. The report cites unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Commercial space monitoring firms are concerned that SpaceX's ability to use the best DoD data could threaten the market. They worry that this privileged access gives SpaceX an unfair advantage over competitors.
The report does not provide further details about the nature of the data or the terms of access. However, the concern among commercial firms highlights potential policy issues regarding the use of government data for private commercial gain.