The US space industry is urging Congress to maintain funding for the space situational awareness program managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Space Commerce. The program, known as TraCSS, is critical for preventing satellite collisions in increasingly congested orbits. Industry groups and hundreds of US space companies have expressed concern over a proposed 84% budget cut in the White House's fiscal proposal, warning that eliminating this system could lead to increased risks of satellite collisions. This call to action has been echoed by various space associations including the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the Space Data Association (SDA), and the Satellite Industry Association (SIA). Separately, broader concerns have been raised about the impact of federal funding cuts on academic science jobs and research programs, with reports highlighting that cuts initiated under President Donald Trump's administration have adversely affected universities nationwide. Additionally, funding reductions are threatening operations related to the International Space Station (ISS) and have created challenges for international postdoctoral researchers in the US. These developments underscore growing apprehension across the scientific and space sectors regarding the sustainability of critical research and operational programs amid tightening federal budgets.