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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 123 published reports.

The full Moon
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
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
Orlan Suit RadioSkaf Microsatellite floating in space after release from the International Space Station during Expedition 12
Orbital Events

How Many Starlink Satellites Fall Each Day?

1.5 Starlink satellites re-enter Earth's atmosphere each day, according to Orbital Radar data. Explore the reasons behind these controlled re-entries.

· 9 min
GOES satellite image showing a strong weather front causing blizzard conditions in the U.S. Southwest.
Orbital Events

How Weather Satellites Work: A Complete Guide

Weather satellites monitor Earth's atmosphere and surface, providing crucial data for forecasting. Learn how they operate and impact our daily lives.

· 2 min
Circular star trails seen from the International Space Station above Earth's glowing horizon
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
Diagram showing TDRS 3 satellite orbit with perigee at 35623 km and apogee at 35948 km, based on radar data.
Satellite Spotlight

TDRS: NASA's Data Relay Network in GEO

The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) system is a network of communications satellites operated by NASA to support space missions. This network provides continuous high-data-rate communication links between spacecraft in low Earth orbit (LEO) and ground stations on Earth.

· 2 min
A collection of space shuttle project models displayed in a museum exhibit.
Orbital Events

Parts of a Satellite: Systems That Keep It Working

Discover the key components and systems inside a satellite that ensure its operation in space, including power, thermal control, and communication.

· 9 min
Voyagers in the Heliosheath Artist Concept
Satellite Spotlight

Tracking Deep Space: Voyager, JWST and Humanity's Most Distant Craft

The Deep Space tool tracks humanity's most distant probes, including Voyager and JWST. Learn how it works and explore its data.

· 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
ISS Solar Transit
Satellite Spotlight

How to Predict ISS Transits Across the Sun and Moon

Discover how to predict ISS transits across celestial bodies with Orbital Radar's Transit Predictions tool, offering precise timing and location data.

· 2 min
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