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Satellite tracking API for space enthusiasts

Build an API that tracks and predicts the orbits of unclassified satellites like URSALA, RAQUEL, and FARRAH. For amateur astronomers and space hobbyists.

Why now

Public interest in satellite tracking is growing, but existing services focus only on well-known government and commercial satellites.

Who for
amateur astronomers and space hobbyists
Business model
freemium API subscriptions
Effort
A few weeks

Space enthusiasts want to track lesser-known satellites, but existing services don't cover unclassified or experimental ones.

Create an API that aggregates and predicts orbits from amateur observations and public data feeds.

Monetize through a freemium model where hobbyists pay for high-frequency updates and historical data access.

Start by tracking just these three satellites with basic orbit predictions.

The biggest risk is data accuracy since these satellites have limited public tracking information.

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