There are many space object tracking and identification techniques developed which require an ontology that aligns the operator with space situational awareness (SSA), space weather, and space communications. When considering space object detection, recognition, and classification; preliminary supporting information of the user needs, space environment, and signals bandwidth contribute to space traffic management. The paper discussion seeks to motivate an alignment between space weather and SSA ontologies by presenting notional ideas for developing a space domain awareness (SDA) ontology as a holistic approach that brings together various space community activities and disciplines. Such a SDA ontology is needed to be prepared for the congestion of commercial satellites, proliferation of space debris, and communications link budget analysis.
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