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Daily space news, satellite launch reports, orbital debris analysis and weekly roundups — grounded in live tracking data from our network monitoring 8 published reports.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule ready for launch at Kennedy Space Center.
Orbital Briefing

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Launches South Korean Satellite Amidst Close Orbital Encounters

SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully launched a South Korean satellite and 45 rideshare payloads, as close orbital approaches highlight space congestion.

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The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)
Satellite Spotlight

Comprehensive Guide to Orbital Radar's Satellite Directory

Discover how to use Orbital Radar's Satellite Directory for efficient satellite database searches, tracking 17,926 active satellites.

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Illustration of STS-43 mission's TDRS-E satellite in space with Earth in the background.
Satellite Spotlight

TDRS: NASA's Data Relay Network in Geostationary Orbit

The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is a network of American communications satellites operated by NASA. Designed to support space missions by providing continuous data relay services, TDRS satellites are crucial for maintaining near-constant communication with spacecraft in low Eart

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Satellite image showing swirling clouds and vibrant colors of Hurricane Blanca over the ocean.
Orbital Briefing

Stoke Space Completes Key Test for Reusable Rocket Development

Stoke Space advances reusable rocket tech with Nova Stage 1 test. NASA and NOAA to discuss operational satellite systems.

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Technicians at Kennedy Space Center prepare to mate the TDRS-D satellite with the STS-29 space shuttle.
Orbital Events

Understanding TLEs: The Backbone of Satellite Tracking

A TLE, or Two-Line Element Set, is a data format used to convey satellite orbital parameters, crucial for predicting satellite positions.

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Illustration of STS-43 mission's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E orbiting Earth with solar panels extended.
Orbital Events

Understanding Apogee and Perigee: Highs and Lows of Orbits

Apogee and perigee are the highest and lowest points in an orbit, crucial for understanding satellite paths and operations.

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Archival photo of Echo 1 satellite over Goldstone Tracking Station, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, August 12, 1960.
Orbital Events

How to Track Satellites: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover how to track satellites in orbit, including understanding orbital parameters and using tracking tools effectively.

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