Kayhan Space Unveils Satcat: A Comprehensive Source for Earth Orbit Data

Kayhan Space has introduced Satcat, a new platform that consolidates open-source data on spacecraft and orbital debris, paired with user-friendly tools to enhance research and analysis capabilities.

This innovative satellite catalog, accessible via Satcat.com, offers an extensive database on objects and events in Earth orbit, designed to serve aerospace professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Simplifying Satellite Data Access

“In the past, if you wanted to collect information about satellites, it simply wasn’t easy,” - Araz Feyzi, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Kayhan Space

Satcat aims to address this issue by providing a centralized, easily navigable repository of satellite information.

“Creating Satcat was driven by a passion for simplifying access to vital satellite data for aerospace industry professionals and enthusiasts alike...Industry professionals, including our in-house astrodynamics team, often rely on multiple datasets with different interfaces, scales, and units, significantly slowing them down. By unifying these diverse datasets into a single place, Satcat streamlines the research and analysis process for these professionals and beyond.” - Hyun Seo, Kayhan Space Vice President of Product and Lead Designer for Satcat, emphasized the motivation behind the project.

Comprehensive Data Sources and Capabilities

Satcat's database allows users to search for over 20,000 objects by various parameters such as name, object type, launch date, country of origin, apogee, and perigee. The platform integrates data from multiple respected sources:

• Space-Track and the U.S. Space Command catalog

• GCAT (Jonathan McDowell’s General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects)

• Mike McCants’ web page

• The Space Devs’ launch activity

• Space weather data from Celestrak, GFZ-Potsdam, Kyoto University, Natural Resources Canada, NASA, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, and the Solar Influences Data Analysis Center at the Royal Observatory of Belgium

Satcat generally includes four years of historical two-line elements for space objects, providing users with the option to visualize the orbits of spacecraft, rocket bodies, and debris.

Engaging the User Community

Kayhan Space is actively seeking feedback from users through a dedicated Discord server.

“We’re hoping that folks will tell us how they’re using Satcat, what else they would like to see, and how it’s helping them on a daily basis,” - Araz Feyzi, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Kayhan Space

This community-driven approach aims to continually refine and enhance the platform based on user experiences and suggestions.

Advanced Analytics with Satcat Sandbox

One of Satcat’s standout features is its advanced analytics tools available through the Satcat Sandbox.

This feature allows users to compare the location of a primary satellite with two-line elements for up to ten secondary objects, facilitating detailed orbital analysis.

“Kayhan’s tools help analysts quickly navigate contextual data to make sense of orbital events. For example, how many objects have Chinese spaceplanes deployed? What else is in a similar orbit? These tools make it easy to answer these questions.” - Maj. Sean Allen of the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command

Kayhan Space’s Satcat represents a significant step forward in simplifying access to and analysis of satellite data.