Satellite Tool

tracker offers real-time satellite tracks and orbit prediction

tracker is a terminal-based real-time satellite tracking and orbit prediction application.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Position and trajectory: Displays the current positions and trajectories of objects using the SGP4 model.
  • Detailed information: Provides comprehensive details about the selected object.
  • Automatic updates: Updates orbital elements automatically via the internet.
  • Satellite groups:
    • CSS.
    • ISS.
    • Weather.
    • NOAA.
    • GOES.
    • Earth resources.
    • Search and rescue.
    • Disaster monitoring.
    • GPS operational.
    • GLONASS operational.
    • Galileo.
    • Beidou
    • Space and Earth Science.
    • Geodetic.
    • Engineering.
    • DFH-1.
    • Military.
    • Radar calibration.
    • CubeSats.

Website: github.com/ShenMian/tracker
Support:
Developer: ShenMian
License: Apache License 2.0

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tracker is written in Rust. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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