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IDB Communications provides satellite, communications and space-data resources, including orbital data and related information.
Welcome to the IDB site. The original site included information and resources covering satellite communications, tracking, spaceflight and related activities.
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.
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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 Constellation/Orion/Exploration Branch
- SpaceX successfully carries out first-ever spaceship catch
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NASA News and Reports
- This Week In Space podcast: Episode 236 — Alienspotting
- 'Alien: Fireteam Elite 2' is a good old-fashioned bug hunt, ironically plagued by bugs
- SpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)
- On this day in space! Nov. 14, 1969: NASA's Apollo 12 astronauts launch to the moon on a 'pinpoint landing' lunar mission
- Watch SpaceX will attempt its 1st-ever 'chopsticks' Starship landing catch of a rocket from orbit today (livestream)
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- Live Coverage: Starship Flight 15 attempts to recover full vehicle in double launch pad catch
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- This Week In Space podcast: Episode 236 — Alienspotting
- 'Alien: Fireteam Elite 2' is a good old-fashioned bug hunt, ironically plagued by bugs
- SpaceX says Starship Flight 15 booster aborted 'chopsticks' landing catch after launch due to guidance issue (video)
- On this day in space! Nov. 14, 1969: NASA's Apollo 12 astronauts launch to the moon on a 'pinpoint landing' lunar mission
- Watch SpaceX will attempt its 1st-ever 'chopsticks' Starship landing catch of a rocket from orbit today (livestream)
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Science and Technology
- SpaceX successfully catches top of huge Starship rocket for first time
- SpaceX successfully catches top of huge Starship rocket for first time
- SpaceX successfully catches top of huge Starship rocket for first time
- 'Can you believe it?': SpaceX catches part of its Starship rocket on return to Earth
- Second catch attempt as SpaceX Starship rocket heads back to Earth
Governments, Political Views, Religions
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