Tracking satellites in geostationary orbit—a circular orbit directly above the equator—can be challenging because there are no radars positioned to monitor objects precisely on the equator.

China's recent space activities, particularly involving Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites in geostationary orbit, are ...

A Long March 3B lifts off from Xichang, sending Shijian-25 on its way to orbit, Jan. 6, 2025. Credit: Ourspace HELSINKI — China is expanding its presence and capabilities in the strategically ...

About 20 pieces of debris from the Intelsat 33e satellite have been spotted in geostationary orbit. ... “Currently tracking around 20 associated pieces—analysis ongoing,” the satellite ...

This allows ground antennas to maintain a constant connection without needing to track the satellite's movement. Intelsat has said that they are in the process of moving IS-33e's services to other ...

A Boeing satellite belonging to multinational service provider Intelsat mysteriously blew into pieces in geostationary orbit over the weekend. According to an official update, an "anomaly" caused ...

This allows ground antennas to maintain a constant connection without needing to track the satellite's movement. Intelsat has said that they are in the process of moving IS-33e's services to other ...