How to Track Satellite Launches with Claude
Track recent satellite launches with Claude and ToolRouter. Launch data with operator, orbit, and payload details.
Tool
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
Steps
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
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
- 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