What You Can Do
With Digital Space Twin, you can:
Visualize active and inactive satellites in 3D
Track objects in real time or simulated time
Switch between reference frames (ECI, ECEF, RIC)
Toggle data sources (Space-Track, SGSN)
Monitor orbital drift and maneuver history
Analyze debris density and orbital congestion
Overlay space weather conditions
Inspect detailed satellite profiles
When to Use Digital Space Twin
Use this tool when you need:
A spatial understanding of orbital environments
Visual confirmation of anomalies
Rapid situational awareness
Mission briefing visuals
High-level executive dashboards
Interface Overview
The interface is organized into:
Search & Object Panel (left)
3D Visualization Canvas (center)
Object Profile Panel (right)
Time Controls (bottom)
Visualization Controls (top right)
Searching for Space Objects
Use the Search Space Objects panel to find satellites in the catalog.
You can:
Search by name or NORAD ID
View Bookmarks
Access Lists
Select multiple objects
Bookmarking & Lists
The Digital Space Twin allows you to organize objects using Bookmarks and Lists. While they may seem similar, they serve different purposes depending on how you work.
Add frequently monitored objects to Bookmarks
Create and manage Lists
Toggle “Show bookmarked objects only”
Bookmarks
Bookmarks are used to quickly save and return to individual objects of interest.
Use bookmarks when you want to:
Keep track of a specific satellite or object
Quickly return to frequently viewed objects
Build a lightweight set of personal favorites
Monitor a small number of objects without creating a structured group
Bookmarks are best for quick access and personal tracking.
Lists
Lists are structured collections of multiple objects that can be used for analysis, monitoring, or workflows.
Use lists when you want to:
Group objects by mission, customer, or interest area
Monitor multiple objects together
Perform analysis or tracking workflows
Share or reuse object groupings (if supported)
Apply actions to a set of objects instead of just one
Lists are best for organized tracking and analysis at scale.
When Should I Use Bookmarks vs Lists?
If you want to... | Use |
Quickly save a few objects | Bookmarks |
Organize many objects into groups | Lists |
Track personal favorites | Bookmarks |
Run analysis on multiple objects | Lists |
Manage operational workflows | Lists |
👉 In short:
Bookmarks = quick, personal, lightweight
Lists = structured, scalable, workflow-driven
Can Bookmarks Also Be in Lists?
Yes.
Bookmarks and Lists are not mutually exclusive:
An object you bookmark can also be included in one or more lists
Bookmarks do not automatically create or update lists
Lists are intentionally managed collections, while bookmarks are more informal
This means you can:
Bookmark an object for quick access
Add that same object to a list for analysis or monitoring workflows
Recommended Workflow
A common way to use both:
Bookmark objects as you discover them
Later, organize important ones into Lists
Use Lists for tracking, alerts, or analysis
Selecting an Object
Clicking a satellite opens the Profile Panel.
The Profile includes:
Object name and NORAD ID
Object type
Operational state
Mission type
Country
Sector
Source
Available actions:
View Full Details
Remove from List
Object Analytics Panels
Each object profile includes expandable analysis sections:
Positional Data
Longitudinal Drift History
Maneuver History
Agatha Interest History
Note: Drift will display for geosynchronous objects only. Please click the tooltips for more information
Longitudinal drift History
Longitudinal Drift History is a timeline view of how a GEO satellite’s longitude has changed over time, showing its drift rate and overall movement pattern.
Maneuver History
Maneuver History is a timeline of detected or recorded orbital maneuvers for a satellite, showing when changes in its orbit happened and how its trajectory evolved over time.
Interest Factor History
Interest Factor History is the record of anomaly detections and insights generated by our Agatha AI engine for a space object over time.
Reference Frames
Switch coordinate systems using the Ref. Frames dropdown.
Available options:
ECI (Earth-Centered Inertial)
ECEF (Earth-Centered Earth-Fixed)
RIC (Radial-Intrack-Crosstrack)
This allows you to analyze motion relative to different coordinate systems.
Data Sources
Use the Source selector to toggle between:
Space-Track.org is the U.S. government’s public source for space situational awareness data. It provides information used to track satellites and orbital debris, support spaceflight safety, and serve satellite operators, researchers, and other approved users.
SGSN (Slingshot Global Sensor Network) which is Slingshot’s own global network of ground-based optical sensors that collect tracking data day and night, from LEO through GEO and beyond.
Different sources may provide varying fidelity and refresh cadence.
Visualization Controls
The top-right controls allow you to toggle:
Search Panel visibility
Infinite Planar Grid
Space Weather overlay
Starfield
Sun Marker
Legend
Legend
The Legend explains object classifications:
Blue – Active Satellites
Orange – Inactive Satellites
Yellow – Debris
Pink – Rocket Bodies
Gray – Unknown
Space Weather Overlay
Enable Space Weather to visualize environmental conditions.
Options include:
Aurora
Magnetic Field Lines
Solar Wind
Data source:
NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center
Additional panels include:
Current Conditions
NOAA scales (R/S/G)
Operator Risk
Sparklines
SWPC Alerts Feed
Time Controls
The bottom timeline controls simulation and playback.
You can:
Toggle Live Mode
Pause or resume playback
Scrub forward/backward in time
Adjust simulation speed
Note: Time is presented in UTC only.
Simulation Speed Options
Available playback speeds include:
Real Time
1 min/sec
10 min/sec
1 hour/sec
1 day/sec
Real-Time Mode
When in Live Mode, the system displays near real-time orbital updates.
Orbit Visualization
The 3D canvas displays:
Earth model
Orbital paths
Object positions
Advanced Use Cases
Digital Space Twin can support:
Conjunction visualization
Maneuver verification
GEO drift analysis
LEO congestion monitoring
Space weather risk assessment
Mission rehearsal and what-if analysis
Best Practices
For effective use:
Use ECI for orbital motion analysis
Use ECEF for Earth-relative positioning
Combine Space Weather overlay with altitude monitoring
Adjust playback speed to analyze maneuver timing
Use Lists for focused monitoring sets
Summary
Digital Space Twin provides a physics-informed, visually intuitive representation of the space domain — enabling operational decision-making through immersive data visualization.
You’re Ready to Explore Orbit 🚀
Digital Space Twin brings the orbital environment to life.