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Operational support capability
Definition
Operational support capability refers to the comprehensive range of services and functions provided to ensure the effective operation and management of space missions and satellite systems.
This capability encompasses a variety of essential support activities, including:
- the monitoring and management of satellite maneuvers,
- coordination of collision avoidance procedures, and
- the implementation of strategies for efficient space traffic management.
It also involves the provision of real-time operational data, analytics, and situational awareness to facilitate informed decision-making and ensure mission success.
Additionally, operational support capability may include the integration of advanced technologies and platforms to streamline operations, enhance responsiveness, and mitigate the risks associated with space operations.
This capability is critical for maintaining the safety, sustainability, and security of space assets and is typically employed by defense, national security, and civil space agencies, as well as commercial satellite operators and space industry stakeholders.
Turning SSA/STM data into operational action
Operational support capability is what turns raw SSA and STM information into safe, timely operational actions for spacecraft and constellations.
It directly impacts the ability to monitor and manage maneuvers, coordinate collision avoidance across multiple stakeholders, and maintain a consistent space picture that supports faster, lower risk decisions.
As orbital congestion increases, strong operational support reduces uncertainty, limits unnecessary maneuvers and service interruptions, and helps operators sustain mission performance while meeting safety and coordination expectations.
Look Up operational support delivery
Look Up delivers operational support through SORASYS radars that detect and track objects in LEO with high accuracy and high reactivity, strengthening the timeliness of the space picture used for decision-making.
Via the SYNAPSE digital SSA platform, we fuse multi-source data, catalogue objects, and issue real-time alerts and collision avoidance predictions with a 99.9% accuracy rate to support coordinated risk management.
We also provide collision avoidance support with tailored maneuver recommendations that help operators protect fleets and sustain resilient operations, with flexible delivery via API, interface, or on-premises deployment.
We deliver space situational awareness (SSA) and space domain awareness (SDA) solutions that help secure active satellites and ensure safe operations in the ever-growing expanse of space.