TraCSS Satellite Service: What It Does and What It Misses
NOAA's TraCSS gives small operators free CDMs — but raw conjunction data isn't a decision. Here's how TraCSS and OrbVeil work together to close that gap.
TraCSS Satellite Service: What It Does and What It Misses
NOAA's TraCSS gives small operators free CDMs — but raw conjunction data isn't a decision. Here's how TraCSS and OrbVeil work together to close that gap.
Russian Luch/Olymp Satellite Destroyed: The $1.8 Trillion Space Debris Cascade
On January 30, 2026, Russia's Luch/Olymp satellite was destroyed in its graveyard orbit—a zone considered safe. Now $190+ billion in space infrastructure faces catastrophic cascade risk.
What is Kessler Syndrome? The Cascading Space Debris Problem Explained
Kessler Syndrome explained: How space debris cascades could trap humanity on Earth. Real examples from 2009 Iridium-Cosmos and 2007 ASAT tests, plus current monitoring solutions.
Building a Satellite Tracker on a $250 Computer: Edge Computing in Space Tech
How to build a satellite collision tracker on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano: screening 29,790 objects in 9.6 seconds using edge computing, SGP4, and Python. Complete technical guide.
SGP4 vs High-Precision Orbit Propagation: When Good Enough Is Good Enough
Technical deep-dive: What is SGP4, how does it work, accuracy vs numerical propagation, when SGP4 is good enough for screening vs when you need high-fidelity models.
Space Debris by the Numbers: 2026 Statistics and Trends
Comprehensive space debris statistics for 2026: 29,790+ tracked objects, 100M+ untracked fragments, debris by orbit (LEO/MEO/GEO), growth trends, and conjunction data from daily screening runs.
Starlink Collision Risk: How 6,000+ Satellites Changed Orbital Safety
Data-driven analysis of Starlink collision risk: 6,200+ satellites, conjunction screening data, mega-constellation safety implications, and orbital crowding at 540-570 km.
We Found 441 Close Approaches in 6 Seconds on a $250 Computer
OrbVeil's first full-catalog screening found 441 close approaches in 5.8 seconds on a $249 Jetson Orin Nano. Now screening 29,790 objects in under 10 seconds daily.
CubeSat Collision Avoidance & Monitoring Guide
CubeSat collision avoidance guide for university teams and small satellite operators. Learn monitoring strategies, tools, and affordable safety solutions.
FCC 5-Year Deorbit Rule: What Satellite Operators Need to Know
Complete guide to the FCC's 5-year deorbit rule for satellite operators. Understand compliance requirements, timelines, penalties, and how to build a deorbit plan that satisfies regulators.
How Satellite Collision Prediction Works
Technical deep-dive into satellite collision prediction: SGP4 propagation, TLE accuracy limits, KD-tree indexing, and close approach algorithms. Real code examples.
Open Source Satellite Tracking Tools in 2026: The Complete Guide
Comprehensive guide to open-source satellite tracking and space situational awareness tools in 2026. Covers orbit propagation, conjunction screening, ground station software, and visualization.
Satellite Collision Risk Assessment Guide (2026)
Learn how satellite collision risk assessment works, why conjunction screening matters for every operator, and how to track space debris threats. Free tools inside.
Validating Satellite Conjunction Screening Against Real CDM Data
We validated our TLE-based conjunction screening against 100 real Conjunction Data Messages from Space-Track. Here's what we found — the good, the bad, and the physics.