Operational congestion and constraints in SSO

Sun-synchronous orbits are heavily used by Earth-observation and weather missions, which makes SSO one of the most operationally congested regimes in LEO.

High traffic density, similar altitudes and inclinations, and strict local-time constraints (to preserve consistent lighting and mission data continuity) mean operators often have limited flexibility to maneuver without impacting imaging schedules, ground segment planning, and constellation phasing.

As a result, accurate tracking, timely conjunction assessment, and maneuver planning that accounts for mission constraints are critical to reduce collision risk, avoid unnecessary propellant expenditure, and maintain reliable service delivery over long mission lifetimes.

Look Up support for safer SSO operations

Look Up supports SSO operations by detecting and tracking objects in LEO down to a few cm with centimetric accuracy, helping operators maintain an up-to-date space picture in a crowded orbit class.

Through SORASYS, its radar network, and the SYNAPSE SSA digital platform, Look Up can fuse multi-source data, maintain object cataloguing and ID cards, and deliver low-latency alerts within seconds/minutes for high-interest events.

For conjunctions in SSO, Look Up provides collision avoidance support with predictions at a 99.9% accuracy rate and tailored maneuver recommendations that incorporate operational constraints, enabling safer decisions, fewer false alarms, and more resilient Earth-observation tasking at scale.