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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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- On this day in space! Nov. 10, 2013: Europe's GOCE satellite, the 'Ferrari of space,' fell out of orbit after mapping Earth's gravity field
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- SpaceX moves Starship Flight 15 booster to launch pad for 'squeeze test' ahead of epic double-catch attempt (photos)
- Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo reveal why they joined Andy Weir's sci-fi audio drama 'Exoplanet' (interview)
- On this day in space! Nov. 10, 2013: Europe's GOCE satellite, the 'Ferrari of space,' fell out of orbit after mapping Earth's gravity field
- A distant exoplanet mysteriously vanished from sight. Astronomers just discovered why
- How to watch 'We Chose to Go to the Moon' online — stream space race stage show from anywhere
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Science and Technology
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Motor Sports
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- Oscar Piastri admits he is "missing" the stress of an F1 title fight
- "Colapinto never hit the apex" – Audi's take on contentious Nico Hulkenberg penalty in Brazilian GP
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