SatConst Orbital Tracker
Interactive satellite orbit visualization in 3D with real-time ground tracks and TLE-based orbital data.
🔹 Data
- Source: CelesTrak — Two-Line Element (TLE) sets
- Update: Fresh TLEs are loaded each time you open the page (no continuous background polling)
- Accuracy: Positions are computed with the SGP4 model — real satellites may drift slightly due to maneuvers or drag
🔹 Controls
- Mouse / Touch: drag to rotate, scroll/pinch to zoom, right-drag to pan
- Hover: show orbit + satellite details
- Click: select / deselect a satellite
- Alt + hover Earth: view local time under cursor
- Double-Alt: pin a ground-track pass
- Esc: clear pins or close panels
- Keyboard:
- Space: play / pause time
- . (dot): step forward 1 second
- O: toggle orbit lines
- S: toggle shadows
- L: toggle states/provinces
🔹 Features
- Search satellites by name or NORAD ID
- Filter by satellite groups (Starlink, GPS, etc.)
- Show/hide orbit paths and ground tracks
- Realistic sun position and Earth shadow