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Roadmap

What OrbitalWiki has shipped, and what's planned next. Sign in and vote for the planned capabilities you want. This is a curated, outward-facing view, not a delivery commitment.

Planned

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  • Python & TypeScript SDKs

    Typed client libraries for the API, installable from PyPI and npm.

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  • Searchable satellite catalog

    Live

    Look up any tracked object by name, NORAD, or COSPAR id.

  • Source-backed satellite records

    Live

    Fields show supporting sources and confidence where claims exist; missing provenance stays explicit.

  • Public read-only API

    Live

    Free REST endpoints for satellites, operators, and sources.

  • Methodology & sources pages

    Live

    Full attribution and how the data is reconciled.

  • Operational status page

    Live

    Whether the site, accounts, and API are up.

  • No-account API playground

    Live

    Run a real API request in the browser before signing up.

  • Tabbed satellite records

    Live

    Orbit, sources, history, and related objects in one place.

  • Downloadable dataset releases

    Live

    Stable, versioned CSV/JSON snapshots you can cite.

  • Country, operator & constellation hubs

    Live

    Purpose-built pages for browsing the catalog by grouping.

  • Plain-language learning centre

    Live

    Explainers for the jargon, each linked to a real example.

  • Amateur-radio catalog & pass predictions

    Live

    Frequencies, modes, and when a satellite passes over you.

  • Satellite comparison tool

    Live

    Put two or more objects side by side.

  • Watchlists & change alerts

    Live

    Save satellites and get notified when their data changes.

  • Story studio & shareable charts

    Live

    Build a query, chart it, and share or embed the result.

  • Citation generator

    Live

    One-click citations for a satellite record or dataset.

  • Community corrections & moderation

    Live

    Suggest fixes with sources, reviewed before they land.

  • Bulk export & higher API tiers

    Live

    Large exports and higher limits for heavy users.

  • University & mission profiles

    Live

    Pre-launch pages for CubeSat and university teams. Live and open for submissions; no team has been listed yet.

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