Early Spacecraft Detection and Monitoring Services Introduced
SEOPS Partners with Digantara for Early On-Orbit Spacecraft Identification and Tracking
Space launch services provider SEOPS is expanding its launch and integration services to include early on-orbit spacecraft identification and tracking, which the company says is a first for the industry.
“It’s unacceptable to us that in 2025, with all the tools and access available, satellite operators are still forced to wait, struggle to make first contact, or operate in an elevated risk posture after launch."
Chad Brinkley, SEOPS
The Texas-based company will offer two months of in-orbit safety of flight services, including satellite identification, custody, and collision avoidance services at no additional cost to all customers through a new partnership with Digantara, a rising space surveillance and intelligence firm. Customers may extend these in-orbit safety of flight services beyond the initially provided period, ensuring flexible, mission-focused access to spaceflight dynamics and mission safety.
The service aims to help satellite operators quickly identify and gain custody of their spacecraft following deployment, reducing the industry’s common 24- to 48-hour wait to establish first contact. In addition to its robust analytics, Digantara provides data-as-a-service through its growing sensor network of ground and space-based sensors. Together, the services help satellite operators maintain custody of satellites for ensuring safety.
With industry forecasts projecting nearly 70,000 satellites entering orbit over the next several years, accurate post-launch tracking has become critical to preventing spacecraft loss and improving space traffic safety.
“It’s unacceptable to us that in 2025, with all the tools and access available, satellite operators are still forced to wait, struggle to make first contact, or operate in an elevated risk posture after launch," said Chad Brinkley, CEO of SEOPS. "By integrating Digantara’s services directly into our launch offering, we’re giving operators the tools they need to reduce risk, improve responsiveness, and safeguard their missions from day one. Digantara’s technology has garnered an impressive track record with commercial and government agencies around the world and we’re looking forward to bringing our combined solutions to a wider audience.”
Digantara’s space-based surveillance constellation offers persistent monitoring of Resident Space Objects (RSOs), detecting and tracking objects as small as five centimeters. This capability significantly minimizes data gaps, delivering persistent monitoring of the near-Earth environment to ensure improved safety and the long-term sustainability of space operations. Complementing its core data services, Digantara offers customizable safety of flight tools. Designed for interoperability, this tool ingests data from multiple sources and integrates seamlessly into satellite operators’ existing platforms through standardized APIs, enhancing mission assurance and operational efficiency.
“Open-source data is no longer enough,” said Anirudh Sharma, CEO and co-founder of Digantara. “With the growing number of spacecraft in orbit, the need for reliable, near real-time traffic coordination has never been more urgent. The SEOPS team brings a shared commitment to enhancing customer outcomes, making our combined capabilities even more impactful in ensuring mission continuity and orbital safety.”