Know what's overhead. Know what it can see. Know when it's coming back.
Full-catalog satellite tracking with dual-mode pass windows, RF signature correlation, 5-factor risk scoring, interactive sensor footprint visualization, and policy-driven alerting, all fused into the operational picture.
The Problem
Satellites pass overhead constantly. Some are imaging. Some are collecting signals. Some are just weather birds. Without a system that tracks the full catalog, computes when each satellite can observe your area of interest, scores the risk based on what it actually carries, and alerts you automatically, orbital awareness stays a spreadsheet exercise disconnected from operations. Most tools show you dots on a globe. Empyrean tells you which dots matter, what they can see, and when they'll be back.
Who Has This Problem
Key Workflows
Capabilities
Platform Integration
SSA is a first-class sensor type in the fusion pipeline. Pass windows overlay on the COP. Satellite RF profiles feed EMSO correlation via a dedicated adapter. SSA events trigger automated decision rules across all 8 condition types. Characterization updates propagate to identity, symbology, 3D model selection, and risk scoring. The 3D globe is presentation-only, if deleted, SSA functions unchanged.
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