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NASA Advances High-Altitude Traffic Management
Key takeaway
NASA is developing an air traffic management system for high-altitude airspace, making it more accessible for emerging applications like telecommunications and emergency response.
Quick Explainer
NASA is developing an air traffic management system for high-altitude airspace, above 50,000 feet, to enable safe and scalable operations by commercial, scientific, and humanitarian aircraft like balloons and airships. The system provides shared airspace awareness, conflict detection, and real-time coordination for operators.