OrbitalOS Simulator
OrbitalOS Simulator for satellite operations
The OrbitalOS Simulator is a software-only environment built on public orbital data and simulated spacecraft telemetry. It lets a team try OrbitalOS workflows without connecting to a real satellite. No real spacecraft can be commanded from it.
What you can try
The simulator is designed for the following tasks.
- Watch simulated telemetry and set alert limits in MissionOS.
- Screen a simulated spacecraft for conjunctions in OrbitalIntel.
- Plan simulated ground contacts in GroundNet.
- Review telemetry deviations in Aplark AI.
- Test command permissions and approvals in SpaceShield.
What is simulated, and what is not
Every item in the simulator is labelled as real public data, simulated, or flight-validated. The table states how each is treated.
| Item | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Orbital data | Public orbital data | Real public data. Accuracy is limited to what the source provides. |
| Spacecraft telemetry | Simulated | Generated by the simulator. It does not come from a real spacecraft. |
| Commands | Simulated | Accepted by a simulated spacecraft only. Nothing is sent to a real spacecraft. |
| Ground station contacts | Simulated | Computed from the public orbital data and a station list. No antenna is used. |
| Flight validation | None claimed | No simulator capability is described as flight-validated. Any capability validated on a real mission will be labelled separately. |
Who it is for
Universities, students and independent developers who want to learn satellite operations, and companies assessing OrbitalOS before a pilot. Organisations that want to define integrations for a real mission should apply to the Design Partner Program.