Est. 2026 — Ankara, Türkiye

Orbital
Intelligence

Space Policy Research Center · Türkiye

Twenty years of operational experience in satellite communications, now scaled to a global vision. Independent research, open data tools, and advisory work at the intersection of space law, orbital strategy, and the geopolitics of the new space economy — because knowledge multiplies when shared.

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20
Years of Experience
2026
IAC Antalya
$1T
Space Economy by 2030
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Platform

Three Powerful Tools,
One Platform

01
Live · Real-Time
Satellite
Tracker

Track D-16 satellites and all major global satellites in real time. LEO satellites move live, GEO satellites show at their fixed orbital positions.

25 Satellites D-16 Focus Open →
02
Copernicus · NASA GIBS
Imagery
Center

Explore ESA Sentinel, NASA MODIS, VIIRS and Blue Marble imagery on an interactive map. D-16 regions and strategic points are pre-loaded.

5 Layers 19 Locations Open →
03
ITU · D-16 Analysis
Orbital Slot
Tracker

D-16 orbital slot inventory, end-of-life projections and $650M opportunity analysis. Simulate the future with the year projection slider.

$650M Portfolio 2026–2045 Open →
IAC Antalya — October 2026
Türkiye AYAP-1 Moon mission — 2027
Artemis II crew — lunar flyby April 2026
Space economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030
Satellite M&A: license transfer complexity on the rise
Türkiye D-8 presidency — 2026
IAC Antalya — October 2026
Türkiye AYAP-1 Moon mission — 2027
Artemis II crew — lunar flyby April 2026
Space economy projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030
Satellite M&A: license transfer complexity on the rise
Türkiye D-8 presidency — 2026
Research Areas

Where Space
Meets Strategy

01
Flagship

New Opportunities in the Space Economy

A practitioner-led framework and strategic models for emerging nations to capture a share of the growing space economy.

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02
Space Law

ITU Spectrum Governance

Analysis of orbital slot allocation, the "use it or lose it" principle, and how emerging nations can secure their rights in the geostationary belt.

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03
Geopolitics

The New Space Race

Artemis vs. ILRS — how the US-China competition is reshaping alliances, and where the Global South stands in this picture.

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04
Policy Brief

Türkiye's Space Moment

With IAC 2026 in Antalya and the AYAP-1 Moon mission ahead, Türkiye has a narrow but extraordinary window to lead a new coalition.

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05
M&A

Buying a Satellite Company

License transfers, due diligence, and legal structuring — a comprehensive guide for satellite operator acquisitions and orbital slot transfers in emerging markets.

Read Guide →
06
Future

Multilateral Space Cooperation

Shared space infrastructure, joint orbital portfolio management, and new models for multinational satellite networks.

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White Paper — May 2026

Space Economy for Emerging Nations: Strategic Framework & Implementation Plan

A practitioner-led framework for satellite operators, public agencies, and investors in emerging markets. Legal structures, investment models, license-transfer playbooks, and frameworks for international cooperation.

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$1T
Space economy by 2030
2026
IAC Antalya
50+
Active space nations
36
Countries of operating experience
Intelligence Tools

Data-Driven
Space Analysis

Open-source tools for tracking orbital assets, projecting slot expiries, and identifying strategic opportunities in the geostationary belt.

Satellite Tracker

Track major global satellites in real time. LEO satellites move live, GEO satellites are positioned at their fixed orbital slots. At-risk satellites are highlighted.

Live

Imagery Center

Explore ESA Sentinel, NASA MODIS, VIIRS and Blue Marble imagery on an interactive map. Strategic regions are pre-loaded.

Live

Orbital Slot Tracker

Satellite inventory, end-of-life projections, and opportunity analysis with a 2026–2045 year projection slider.

Live

ITU Filing Monitor

Track new ITU satellite network filings, coordination requests, and slot disputes across emerging markets.

In Development
About

Independent.
Strategic.
Türkiye.

Orbital Intelligence is an Ankara-based research and advisory center. For 20 years we have served public institutions across Eurasia in satellite communications, observation, data transmission, and strategic technologies — through one of the world's leading satellite operators' regional operation, covering 36 countries from Eastern Europe to the Middle East and Central Asia.

Rapid technological change and globalisation have now lifted these collaborations to the space level. We continue our path by sharing this experience internationally — because we believe that knowledge multiplies when shared.

We produce analysis, open tools, and advisory services at the intersection of international space law, orbital resource strategy, and the geopolitics of the new space economy.

01
20 Years of Experience
Deep operational expertise in satellite communications, observation, and data transmission for public institutions.
02
Open Tools
Freely accessible data instruments for policymakers, researchers, and industry.
03
Knowledge Multiplies When Shared
We bring our regional experience to the international stage to build new partnerships in the space economy.
04
Türkiye at the Center
As IAC 2026 host, Türkiye stands at the threshold of a unique opportunity. We are here to articulate it.

Let's Shape
Space Policy
Together

Research inquiries, briefing requests, collaboration proposals, or media — we welcome all serious engagement.

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