; (2) the number of launches and satellites in orbit will grow significantly in the near future, increasing the number of objects, satellites, and debris, and the risk of collisions; and (3) responsible space operations has large implications for the sustainability of space activities, and in turn the prosperity and national security of the United States. (b) Policy It is the policy of the United States to establish and maintain a civil space situational awareness program that provides the public space situational awareness information and services in order to facilitate a safe operational environment. The Program established under subsection (c) shall facilitate and promote opportunities for United States private sector providers of space situational awareness data, information, and services to participate in and contribute to the Program. The Program shall promote broad participation from both domestic and international spacecraft operators. (c) Establishment No later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall establish a civil space situational awareness program (in this section, referred to as the Program ) to provide space situational awareness services and information to, and obtain space situational awareness data and information from, eligible entities described under subsection (e), in accordance with this section. (d) Consultation In developing the Program, the Secretary of Commerce shall consult with— (1) other Federal departments and agencies, as the Secretary considers appropriate