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Linking a Space-Track Account

Satcat can ingest Space-Track CDMs for conjunction event workflows and perform daily synchronization of Space-Track organization object metadata used to keep asset context current (for example, maneuverability and other Space-Track-provided attributes).

Prerequisites​

This workflow requires an active Space-Track.org account covered by an SSA Sharing Agreement and the ability to manage third-party CDM notifications in Space-Track. Space-Track restricts this action to the Primary Representative account. A Satcat Admin role is required to complete any corresponding Satcat-side configuration and verification.

Space-Track access for Satcat is granted by adding Kayhan's notification email address in the Space-Track user management interface. In Space-Track:

  1. Sign in to Space-Track.org using the Primary Representative account.
  2. Navigate to Manage > Users.
  3. Add spacetrack@kayhan.space in the field used for CDM notifications.
  4. Do not select Receive CDM Email Alerts.
  5. Click Save.

After saving the change, notify Kayhan Support at support@kayhan.space so access can be confirmed and synchronization can begin.

Space-Track operator folder access is granted by the operator through USSF Customer Service. The operator must email SPOC.SPACE.CustomerService@spaceforce.mil and request that spacetrack@kayhan.space be granted access to the operator's Space-Track operator folder.

Once access is granted, notify Kayhan Support at support@kayhan.space so Satcat can begin sending ephemeris to the uploads folder.

Data Sync Behavior​

After Space-Track access is granted, Satcat begins daily synchronization of Space-Track organization object metadata and ingests Space-Track CDMs into Satcat conjunction event pages.

Space-Track organization object metadata includes NORAD catalog ID, object name, object status, maneuverability, and operator hard body radius (HBR). When a Space-Track object can be matched to an asset in Satcat, Satcat uses the retrieved metadata to update the corresponding asset fields used by Satcat Operations.

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CDM synchronization starts after Space-Track access is granted. CDMs issued before access is granted are not ingested into Satcat through this integration. Therefore, historical searches in Satcat can only go back as far as when access was first granted.

Troubleshooting​

If RSO metadata updates or CDMs are not appearing, first confirm that spacetrack@kayhan.space is present in Space-Track under Manage > Users and that Receive CDM Email Alerts is not selected (email alerts are not required for this integration). Also confirm the Space-Track account is active and in good standing. If the issue persists, contact support@kayhan.space and include the Space-Track organization name.