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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 134 published reports.

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.

· 2 min
ESCAPADE Unboxed at Astrotech
Satellite Spotlight

Explore Mars in Real-Time: Using the Live Mars Map

Orbital Radar's Mars Globe offers a live map of Mars, highlighting current orbiters, rovers, and weather conditions on the Red Planet.

· 2 min
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.

· 2 min
Tonga Eruption Atmospheric Wave
Satellite Spotlight

GLONASS-K: Russia's Next-Generation Navigation Satellites

GLONASS-K is the third generation of Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), designed to provide real-time positioning and timing data for military and civilian users worldwide. The system is a counterpart to the United States' GPS (Global Positioning System) and the European Union's Gal

· 2 min
Aerial view of Kennedy Space Center launch pad under maintenance with cranes and scaffolding.
Orbital Events

GOES Weather Satellites: Comprehensive Guide and Analysis

GOES weather satellites provide critical data for weather forecasting and monitoring. Discover their functions, history, and impact.

· 2 min
Satellite imagery showing extensive earthquake damage in urban areas of southern Turkey and western Syria.
Orbital Events

What Satellite Is Above Me Right Now? A Comprehensive Guide

Find out which satellite is currently above you by using real-time tracking tools. Understand satellite types, orbits, and how to observe them.

· 2 min
Illustration of NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft highlighting the locations of its operational science instruments in space.
Satellite Spotlight

Tracking Deep Space Probes: Voyager, JWST, and Beyond

Discover how the Orbital Radar deep space probe tracker monitors humanity's most distant spacecraft, including Voyager and JWST.

· 2 min
GOES-T satellite being transported to launch pad SLC-41 under clear blue skies.
Satellite Spotlight

GOES-18: Geostationary Weather Sentinel

GOES-18, also known as GOES-T prior to reaching its operational orbit, is a geostationary weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is part of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) series, which provides real-time weather dat

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

Skylens AR: Your Guide to Satellite Identification Using Augmented Reality

Skylens AR uses augmented reality to help users identify satellites in real-time by pointing their phones at the sky.

· 2 min
The International Space Station silhouetted against a vibrant sunset over China's landscape
Orbital Events

How to See the International Space Station from Your Backyard

To see the ISS from your backyard, use a satellite pass prediction tool to find visible passes and look for a bright, fast-moving object in the sky.

· 3 min
A bright X-class solar flare erupting from the sun's surface on March 29, 2014, with visible solar prominences.
Satellite Spotlight

Understanding Satellite Radio Propagation with Orbital Radar's Heatmap

Discover how Orbital Radar's Propagation Heatmap tool helps optimise satellite communication by analysing radio propagation conditions.

· 2 min
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