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Access to quality data is essential for researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and educators working in the space sector. This directory compiles authoritative sources for satellite tracking, launch statistics, industry analysis, space weather, and more. Whether you're building a startup, conducting research, or exploring career opportunities in space, these resources provide the foundation for informed decision-making.

Satellite & Orbital Data

Track active satellites, space debris, and orbital parameters from authoritative sources.

Space-Track.org

Official U.S. Space Force tracking data for satellites and debris. Provides TLE sets, conjunction assessments, and decay predictions.

space-track.org

CelesTrak

Comprehensive satellite catalog with current TLE data, SATCAT records, and analytical tools maintained by Dr. T.S. Kelso.

celestrak.org

UCS Satellite Database

Union of Concerned Scientists database of operational satellites including ownership, purpose, orbit type, and launch details.

ucsusa.org/resources/satellite-database

N2YO Satellite Tracking

Real-time satellite tracking with visual pass predictions. Useful for education and amateur radio operators.

n2yo.com

Launch Data & Statistics

Historical and current launch records, manifests, and vehicle performance data.

Jonathan's Space Report

Authoritative catalog of all space launches and payloads since 1957. Gold standard for launch history and satellite cataloging.

planet4589.org/space/gcat

Gunter's Space Page

Encyclopedic reference for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and space programs worldwide with detailed specifications.

space.skyrocket.de

NextSpaceflight

Upcoming launch schedule and historical launch data with detailed mission information for commercial and government launches.

nextspaceflight.com

FAA Commercial Space Data

Official U.S. commercial launch statistics, licensing data, and annual reports from FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.

faa.gov/space

Industry Reports & Market Analysis

Economic data, market trends, and investment analysis for the global space economy.

Space Foundation Reports

Annual Space Report and quarterly updates on the global space economy, workforce trends, and policy developments.

spacefoundation.org/space-report

Bryce Tech Reports

In-depth analysis of space investment and launch activity. Quarterly Start-Up Space reports and sector studies.

brycetech.com/reports

Satellite Industry Association

Annual State of the Satellite Industry Report with revenue data and market segmentation for global satellite services.

sia.org

Space Capital Quarterly

Venture capital investment tracking for space infrastructure, distribution, and application layer investments.

spacecapital.com/quarterly

NASA & Government Data Portals

Open data from NASA, NOAA, and federal agencies supporting research and innovation.

NASA Open Data Portal

NASA datasets spanning Earth science, planetary exploration, astrophysics, aeronautics. Includes APIs and visualization tools.

data.nasa.gov

NASA TechPort

Database of NASA-funded technology projects and technology transfer opportunities for collaboration and licensing.

techport.nasa.gov

NASA Earthdata

Earth observation data including imagery, climate data, and environmental monitoring. Essential for EO startups.

earthdata.nasa.gov

SBIR/STTR Award Data

Searchable database of Small Business Innovation Research awards across NASA, DoD, and DOE.

sbir.gov/awards

Space Weather & Solar Data

Real-time and historical data on solar activity, geomagnetic conditions, and space environment.

NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center

Official U.S. source for space weather forecasts, solar flare predictions, and geomagnetic storm tracking.

swpc.noaa.gov

SpaceWeatherLive

Real-time solar activity monitoring with visualizations of sunspots, solar flares, CMEs, and aurora forecasts.

spaceweatherlive.com

APIs & Developer Resources

Programmatic access to space data for applications, research, and analysis.

NASA APIs

APIs for NASA imagery, Mars rover photos, asteroid data, and Earth observation. Free API key access.

api.nasa.gov

Open Notify - ISS Location API

Simple APIs for real-time ISS location, crew information, and pass predictions. Ideal for educational projects.

open-notify.org

SpaceX API (Unofficial)

Community-maintained REST API for SpaceX launch data, rocket specifications, and mission details.

github.com/r-spacex/SpaceX-API

Launch Library 2 API

Comprehensive API for worldwide launch schedules, rocket details, and space agencies. Powers many tracking apps.

thespacedevs.com/llapi

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We're always looking to expand this directory with valuable data sources for the space community. If you know of a resource that should be included—or if you're building a data product for the space industry—we'd love to hear from you.

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