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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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