Documentation Overview
This documentation supports satellite operators and flight dynamics teams in applying Satcat services for conjunction assessment, catalog screening, orbit determination, launch and early orbit phase support, and more. It includes technical references, data specifications, and workflow guidance for safe and effective operations.
Core Capabilities
Directory
Public catalog of tracked space objects, operators, and commercial entities, including foundational data and analytics tools.
Operations
Collision risk screening, maneuver planning, and asset coordination across low and high-risk operational regimes.
Orbit Determination
Telemetry- and tracking-enabled orbit determination for custody assurance and high-accuracy ephemeris products.
Network Sensor Tasking
Request network tracking data from commercial partners to maintain orbit custody and improve SSA accuracy.
Launch Screening
Rapid screening and pre-launch trajectory analysis to mitigate conjunction risk for orbital and suborbital missions.
LEOP Services
Structured custody support during Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP), including tracking integration and NEI coordination.
Satcat SDK
Python client API interface for automating Satcat services and data workflows.
Subscription & Access
Satcat Operations Service Tiers
Feature availability and operational scope for Essentials, Pro, and Enterprise subscriptions.
Satcat LEOP Service Tiers
Feature availability for LEOP Essentials, Pro, and Pro + Tracking services.
Technical Reference
Key Concepts
Definitions and operational logic behind Satcat's Space Traffic Coordination framework.
Operational Data
How Satcat uses operator-uploaded trajectories to update risk metrics and support asynchronous coordination.
Rules of the Road
Coordination protocols and mitigation guidelines for maneuver planning and event response.
Data Formats
Specifications for supported input and output formats: ephemeris, TLE, OPM, OEM, and GNSS telemetry.
API Reference
Full reference for public and authenticated API endpoints.