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Satellite Data
About IDB
Ken Ernandes and I supported NASA Space Shuttle missions by generating orbital data from the latest real state vectors received from several sources, including the DOD C-Band Radar Network at Cape Canaveral. Space Shuttle orbital data was prepared several times daily during supported missions.
Important Information
Two-line elements (TLE) and other satellite data presented and distributed through this site are provided for informational and operational purposes. Please observe any applicable permissions and distribution restrictions associated with the data.
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NASA Space Station Branch
NASA Space Shuttle / Human Spaceflight Branch
- Science on the Space Station with NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins
- NASA’s Simulated Mars Crew Marks One Year Inside Habitat
- NASA to Host News Conference Previewing US Spacewalks 100, 101
- NASA Astronauts to Answer Questions from Florida Students
- NASA Names Astronaut Christina Koch Acting Deputy Chief Engineer
NASA Constellation/Orion/Exploration Branch
- Japan readies Martian moon mission to uncover origins of life
- Nasa’s Perseverance rover on Mars breaks record for off-planet driving
- Nasa releases striking image of dawn on Mars
- China reveals plan to map the entire surface of Mars by 2028 amid race with US
- China gets closer to Jupiter mission by bringing Nasa’s StarNAV concept to life
NASA News and Reports
- Sci-fi legend Alan Dean Foster on his new futuristic adventure 'Lost On Paradise': 'It's paradise until you get there, and then maybe you mess it up' (interview)
- "A great budget lens for astrophotography, the sharpness produced at f/1.8 and f/2.8 is exactly what you want." Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE lens review
- Space botanist conducts plant experiments in orbit | Space photo of the day for Oct. 21, 2026
- When will SpaceX and Blue Origin fly to the moon? NASA reveals lunar lander timelines (and an Artemis III update)
- Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's the best time to spot shooting stars
AUS-CITY General Satellite Reports
- Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 27 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg SFB
- Live coverage: SpaceX to launch Starfall reentry capsule, 31 customer payloads on Bandwagon-5 rideshare mission
- Blue Origin to add new Florida launch pads, seeks aggressive increase in New Glenn flight rate
- Live coverage: SpaceX to launch classified payload for U.S. Space Force
- SpaceX launches NASA science and cargo to the International Space Station
AUS-CITY Astronomy & Space Research
- NASA JPL Looks to Next 90 Years of Innovation, Exploration
- NASA to Conduct NCAA Flyover, Engage Fans at University of Alabama
- Tracks Along the Longest Drive on Another World
- Science on the Space Station with NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins
- NASA’s CASALS Instrument Bridges Gaps in 3D Maps of Earth’s Surface
AUS-CITY Solar Enviromental Bulletins
AUS-CITY Earthquake Reports
AUS-CITY Amateur Radio Bulletins
AUS-CITY GPS / WAAS Reports
Satellite Watch
- Sci-fi legend Alan Dean Foster on his new futuristic adventure 'Lost On Paradise': 'It's paradise until you get there, and then maybe you mess it up' (interview)
- "A great budget lens for astrophotography, the sharpness produced at f/1.8 and f/2.8 is exactly what you want." Viltrox AF 16mm f/1.8 FE lens review
- Space botanist conducts plant experiments in orbit | Space photo of the day for Oct. 21, 2026
- When will SpaceX and Blue Origin fly to the moon? NASA reveals lunar lander timelines (and an Artemis III update)
- Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's the best time to spot shooting stars
Weather
World News
- France Riots Expose the Rage Aimed at Dior, Hermès and Other Luxury Brands
- Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion Over Cambridge Analytica Privacy Violations
- Abdul El-Sayed Confronts Attacks on His Faith and Family Ties
- Macron Says Trump Does Not Like France and Distorts Its Troubles
- Cornell Case Highlights Shifting Federal Title IX Enforcement
Sports News
- Bears QB Caleb Williams shuts down reporters asking about his hamstring injury: 'It's not deserving'
- Former Cleveland Browns WR David Bell seeks $300M after botched surgery allegedly nearly killed him
- Phillies President Dave Dombrowski Stresses Trea Turner 'Has To Be Better'
- Top 10 NFL Coordinators Ready To Become Head Coaches
- Who Should Be Blamed For Commanders' OT Blunder? NFL Scouts, Execs Differ
News and Controversy Corner
- 'We haven't lost her': Helen Haines' predecessor speaks of relief after condition update
- Democrats have 11-point lead among likely voters as Trump’s approval rating craters – live
- Pope Leo requires no further treatment after lung surgery, doctors say
- Pope Leo requires no further treatment after lung surgery, doctors say
- Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest
Science and Technology
- Pupils who designed a badge sent to space meet NASA astronaut headed to the Moon
- Pupils who designed a badge sent to space meet NASA astronaut headed to the Moon
- Fuel leak which killed fish in River Taff stopped
- Fuel leak which killed fish in River Taff stopped
- Just Eat apologises for AI food mistakes after social media ridicule
Governments, Political Views, Religions
- Burnham proposes plan to cut standing charges from gas bills
- 'Mindset shift' needed within government for No10 North to work, says deputy
- How Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costs
- Burnham defends Jackdaw decision as Badenoch urges PM to overturn ban on new oil and gas licences
- Holocaust school lessons to be improved after 'shocking' antisemitism review
Motor Sports
- Where to find free F1 fan zones across Austin this week
- Mercedes F1 unveils dramatic new look for United States Grand Prix
- NASCAR explains why they penalized Zane Smith
- Porsche boss Laudenbach says he is "not happy" with how things were handled by IMSA in 2026
- F1 teams reveal special United States GP collections with denim, cowboy hats and Godzilla