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Cuts to little-known NOAA office could hamper space companies, put satellites at risk, Democrats warn

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NOAA 's Office of Space Commerce is tasked with managing commercial and military satellite traffic in space.

It lost eight employees in the initial round of firings, representing around 30% of its staff.

Members of Congress are calling for all fired employees within the office to be reinstated permanently.

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