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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 435 published reports.

Artist's depiction of Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter adjusting orbit through Martian atmosphere aerobraking.
Orbital Events

Mars Orbiters: Tracking the Red Planet's Satellites

Mars orbiters are satellites that study Mars from orbit, providing data on its atmosphere, surface, and climate. Learn how they work and their significance.

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Multi-frequency radar image showing land use changes in Rondonia rainforest, Brazil, with rainstorm penetration capabilities.
Orbital Events

Understanding the Space Fence: Tracking Earth's Orbital Objects

The Space Fence radar system tracks over 28,000 objects in Earth's orbit, from satellites to debris, ensuring space safety.

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DOD Pico-Satellite ANDE being deployed from STS-116 shuttle's payload bay into space.
Orbital Events

Understanding Satellite Doppler Shift in Orbital Tracking

Satellite Doppler shift affects frequency changes in signals from moving satellites, crucial for accurate tracking and communication.

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Artist's concept of SpaceX Starship HLS on the Moon, showing its elevator system for astronaut transport.
Satellite Spotlight

Real-Time Moon Tracker: Explore Lunar Phases and Orbiters

Discover the Moon Globe tool by Orbital Radar, your real-time moon tracker for lunar positions, phases, and orbiters.

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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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Artist concept of satellite in orbit above the earth
Satellite Spotlight

How to Search the Satellite Database: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover how to use Orbital Radar's Satellite Directory to search and track over 31,000 objects in orbit, including active satellites and space debris.

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Technicians prepare to mate TDRS-D satellite with STS-29 at Kennedy Space Center's Vertical Processing Facility.
Orbital Events

Understanding Orbital Epoch: A Comprehensive Guide

The orbital epoch is a timestamp indicating when orbital parameters are valid, crucial for tracking satellites and space debris.

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

Track the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Live with Orbital Radar

Follow the 12 August 2026 total solar eclipse live with Orbital Radar's Eclipse Tracker, offering precise timing and visibility data.

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Illustration of asteroid Psyche, 140 miles wide, located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Satellite Spotlight

Tracking Near-Earth Asteroids: Your Guide to Real-Time Orbits and Risks

Discover how to track near-earth asteroids in real-time, assess their orbits, and understand potential impact risks with our detailed guide.

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Space Shuttle Projects
Orbital Events

Understanding TLEs: The Backbone of Satellite Tracking

A TLE, or Two-Line Element Set, is a data format encoding a satellite's orbital parameters, crucial for tracking its path in space.

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NASA Aqua Spacecraft Images Pollution from California Rim Fire
Satellite Spotlight

Aqua: Tracking Earth's Water Cycle from Orbit

Launched on 4 May 2002, Aqua is a NASA Earth Science satellite designed to observe the Earth's water cycle. Part of the Earth Observing System (EOS), Aqua's primary mission is to collect data on precipitation, evaporation, and the cycling of water.

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