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IDB Communications provides satellite, communications and space-data resources, including orbital data and related information.
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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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- I used the Vaonis Vespera 3 for weeks and here’s who I would recommend it to — full review
- Satellite snaps rare birds-eye view of the ISS | Space photo of the day for Nov. 12, 2026
- The 'eclipse of the century' will plunge these 8 wonders of the Roman Empire into darkness on Aug. 2, 2027
- Astronomers stunned after James Webb Space Telescope discovers the earliest pair of black hole-powered quasars
- SpaceX launches 2nd mystery mission for US Space Force in 6-day span (photos)
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