Contested and congested orbits threaten human space activity.

Our sensors continuously scan for objects without requiring a predefined target, detecting new and previously unknown objects.

Direct NorthStar’s space-based sensors toward specific objects when targeted tracking data is needed across LEO, MEO, and GEO.

Turn customer-supplied raw sensor imagery into usable tracking data by calibrating observations, detecting objects, measuring their positions, and correlating them against known objects.

Generate tracking data using NorthStar-managed ground-based optical systems, providing an additional source of observations across orbital regimes.

Combine observations from NorthStar, customer, and third-party sensors (including optical, radar, and RF sources) to generate state vectors and a more reliable picture of an object’s trajectory.

Continuously screen protected satellites against the space-object catalogue to identify close approaches and potential threats. Assess factors including miss distance, conjunction geometry, and probability of collision.

Once a risk has been identified, consider potential avoidance maneuvers, accounting for operational constraints such as propulsion limits or fuel budget.

Analyze launch windows for potential collision risks, and observe newly launched objects while their trajectories are still developing. This service also supports the identification of potentially malicious launches.

Notice when an object deviates from its expected trajectory. Using observational and orbital data, detect potential maneuvers, and characterize behavioral changes.

Establish a pattern in an object’s observed brightness and detect variations from that baseline. Those shifts can indicate attitude changes or potentially adversarial activity.

Work alongside NorthStar analysts during real-world operations to monitor objects, investigate anomalies, and interpret tracking data. Expert analysis and visualizations help teams understand developing situations and guide responses.

Gain greater self-sufficiency in space-domain analysis. NorthStar experts train your team to perform key analytical tasks while developing a comprehensive understanding of space objects and their behavior.

Practice responding to realistic scenarios in a simulated environment. Your team can apply and test their skills in situations involving satellite manoeuvres, close approaches, and other challenges.