Analyse Orbital Data for Space Research and Planning
Access satellite orbital parameters to analyse constellation growth, orbital band congestion, and space traffic trends.
Track Recent Satellite Launches
Get data on recent satellite launches including payload details, launch vehicle, orbit type, and operator.
Quick answer: Use the Satellite Tracker tool through ToolRouter to track recent satellite launches directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolThe pace of satellite launches has accelerated dramatically — with hundreds of commercial, government, and research satellites entering orbit every year, keeping track of what's been launched and who operates it is no longer a casual activity. Tracking launches matters for anyone monitoring spectrum congestion, orbital debris risks, or the commercial space sector.
The recent_launches skill returns structured data on the latest satellite launches: payload name and description, operator, launch vehicle, orbit type (LEO, MEO, GEO, SSO), launch date, and mission status. It draws on real-time launch data sources to ensure coverage of the most recent launches.
Aerospace journalists covering the commercial space boom, satellite operators monitoring the competitive landscape, spectrum managers tracking new orbital occupants, and students and enthusiasts following the space sector all use this to stay current on what's going up and who's sending it.
How to track recent satellite launches with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Claude contextualises satellite launch data with its knowledge of the space sector — identifying which launches represent significant milestones, explaining the strategic importance of specific orbits or operators, and synthesising recent launch patterns into a coherent picture of where the commercial space sector is heading.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
How to track recent satellite launches with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the Satellite Tracker tool:
- Ask: "Get recent satellite launches using satellite-tracker"
- Claude returns a list of recent launches with payload and orbit details
- Ask: "Which launches this month were commercial vs government?"
- Request: "What trends do you see in recent launch activity?"
Example prompt for Claude
Try this with Claude using the Satellite Tracker tool
Get the last 20 satellite launches using satellite-tracker. Summarise the breakdown by orbit type and operator category (commercial, government, research), and identify any significant missions.
Tips for Claude
- Ask Claude to explain the significance of different orbit types (LEO vs GEO vs SSO) for non-specialists
- Request a breakdown by launch vehicle to see which rockets are dominating the market
- Ask about megaconstellation launches specifically to understand Starlink/OneWeb expansion
ChatGPT presents satellite launch data in clear structured summaries and written analyses, making it easy to produce space industry briefings, competitive intelligence reports, and educational content about the current state of the orbital economy.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to track recent satellite launches with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the Satellite Tracker tool:
- Ask: "Get recent satellite launches using satellite-tracker"
- ChatGPT returns structured launch data
- Request: "Write a monthly space industry briefing based on these launches"
- Follow up: "Which operators have been most active this month?"
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the Satellite Tracker tool
Get recent satellite launches using satellite-tracker. Write a monthly space industry report highlighting the most significant missions, launch vehicle trends, and what the pattern suggests about commercial space development.
Tips for ChatGPT
- Ask ChatGPT to compare recent launch volumes to the same period last year
- Request a country-level breakdown to understand national space programme activity
- Ask for context on any mission types you don't recognise (EO, comms, nav, etc.)
Copilot makes satellite launch data available in your IDE for building space industry tracking applications, orbital congestion monitoring tools, and competitive intelligence platforms. The structured launch data includes the classification fields needed for filtering and aggregation.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to track recent satellite launches with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the Satellite Tracker tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Get recent satellite launches using satellite-tracker"
- Copilot returns structured data with payload, orbit, and operator fields
- Ask: "Generate a TypeScript interface for the satellite launch response"
- Request: "Write a function that groups launches by orbit type and returns counts"
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the Satellite Tracker tool
Get the last 30 satellite launches using satellite-tracker and return as JSON with launch date, payload name, operator, launch vehicle, and orbit type for each.
Tips for Copilot
- Use orbit type as a primary classification field for filtering in space industry dashboards
- Build operator trend charts to track which companies are growing their satellite count fastest
- Combine with orbital TLE data sources to add real-time position tracking to launch records
OpenClaw processes satellite launch data on a scheduled basis, keeping space industry platforms, spectrum management systems, and orbital traffic monitoring services continuously updated with new launch information without manual intervention.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to track recent satellite launches with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the Satellite Tracker tool:
- Run: "Get all satellite launches from the past 30 days using satellite-tracker"
- OpenClaw returns a complete monthly launch dataset
- Load into your space intelligence database
- Schedule weekly runs to maintain a current launch registry
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the Satellite Tracker tool
Get all satellite launches from the past 90 days using satellite-tracker. Return as JSON sorted by launch date, newest first, with operator, orbit type, and payload category.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Schedule weekly data pulls to maintain a near-real-time launch registry
- Build operator launch frequency metrics to track market share changes over time
- Use orbit type distribution to model orbital congestion trends in specific altitude bands
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I track recent satellite launches with an AI assistant?
Get data on recent satellite launches including payload details, launch vehicle, orbit type, and operator. Connect the Satellite Tracker tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask: "Get recent satellite launches using satellite-tracker" Claude returns a list of recent launches with payload and orbit details
Which AI assistants can track recent satellite launches?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all track recent satellite launches using the Satellite Tracker tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Satellite Tracker tool do?
Track recent satellite launches and get real-time orbital data for satellites in space.
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