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Maneuver detection
Definition
Manoeuvre detection refers to the capability to identify and monitor changes in the trajectory or behavior of an object in space, such as a satellite or spacecraft.
This capability is essential for maintaining space situational awareness (SSA) and space domain awareness (SDA), as it involves analyzing data to detect any intentional or unintentional adjustments in the orbit of these objects.
Manoeuvre detection is critical for collision risk assessment, anomaly detection, and supporting operational decision-making related to satellite manoeuvres and space traffic management.
By accurately detecting and predicting manoeuvres, space agencies, defense sectors, and commercial operators can ensure timely and informed decisions that enhance the security and sustainability of space operations.
Why maneuver detection matters
Maneuver detection is central to maintaining an accurate, current space picture because a single unannounced orbit change can invalidate prior conjunction analyses and propagate uncertainty across catalogs and operational plans.
Rapidly identifying when and how an object has maneuvered improves collision risk assessment, supports attribution and anomaly investigations, and reduces false alarms by separating genuine trajectory changes from measurement noise.
For constellation and institutional operators, it enables safer maneuver planning, better coordination in congested orbits, and more resilient space traffic management at scale.
Look Up and SYNAPSE capabilities
Look Up detects and tracks objects in LEO with SORASYS radars to capture trajectory changes quickly and feed time-critical updates into operations.
SYNAPSE fuses Look Up sensor data with external sources to characterize maneuvers, update catalog entries and object ID cards, and alert operators to high-interest events.
Together, they support collision avoidance and broader risk management by predicting conjunction impacts and recommending maneuvers aligned with mission constraints, including via API or secure 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.