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.
Track active satellites, space debris, and orbital parameters from authoritative sources.
Official U.S. Space Force tracking data for satellites and debris. Provides TLE sets, conjunction assessments, and decay predictions.
Comprehensive satellite catalog with current TLE data, SATCAT records, and analytical tools maintained by Dr. T.S. Kelso.
Union of Concerned Scientists database of operational satellites including ownership, purpose, orbit type, and launch details.
Real-time satellite tracking with visual pass predictions. Useful for education and amateur radio operators.
Historical and current launch records, manifests, and vehicle performance data.
Authoritative catalog of all space launches and payloads since 1957. Gold standard for launch history and satellite cataloging.
Encyclopedic reference for launch vehicles, spacecraft, and space programs worldwide with detailed specifications.
Upcoming launch schedule and historical launch data with detailed mission information for commercial and government launches.
Official U.S. commercial launch statistics, licensing data, and annual reports from FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation.
Economic data, market trends, and investment analysis for the global space economy.
Annual Space Report and quarterly updates on the global space economy, workforce trends, and policy developments.
In-depth analysis of space investment and launch activity. Quarterly Start-Up Space reports and sector studies.
Annual State of the Satellite Industry Report with revenue data and market segmentation for global satellite services.
Venture capital investment tracking for space infrastructure, distribution, and application layer investments.
Open data from NASA, NOAA, and federal agencies supporting research and innovation.
NASA datasets spanning Earth science, planetary exploration, astrophysics, aeronautics. Includes APIs and visualization tools.
Database of NASA-funded technology projects and technology transfer opportunities for collaboration and licensing.
Earth observation data including imagery, climate data, and environmental monitoring. Essential for EO startups.
Searchable database of Small Business Innovation Research awards across NASA, DoD, and DOE.
Real-time and historical data on solar activity, geomagnetic conditions, and space environment.
Official U.S. source for space weather forecasts, solar flare predictions, and geomagnetic storm tracking.
Real-time solar activity monitoring with visualizations of sunspots, solar flares, CMEs, and aurora forecasts.
Programmatic access to space data for applications, research, and analysis.
APIs for NASA imagery, Mars rover photos, asteroid data, and Earth observation. Free API key access.
Simple APIs for real-time ISS location, crew information, and pass predictions. Ideal for educational projects.
Community-maintained REST API for SpaceX launch data, rocket specifications, and mission details.
Comprehensive API for worldwide launch schedules, rocket details, and space agencies. Powers many tracking apps.
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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Note: TN Space provides these links as a resource for the space community. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, and data accuracy and availability are the responsibility of each source. Some resources may require registration or have usage limitations.