Pentagon releases orbital data on hitherto-classified satellites

From my colleague at www.satobs.com,

rom: Scott Tilley via Seesat-l
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2018 10:48:29 -0800

It was noted yesterday a considerable number of objects that perform
communications roles in GEO orbit and some objects in LEO where
declassified by USSTRATCOM. Historical data going back to 2015 is now
present in their database for these objects.

Space Track confirmed this was intentional by responding to a twitter
post I made with this statement:

"You're correct. We are releasing additional data about some space
objects not previously available. USSTRATCOM has a new policy to enhance
SSA data sharing, transparency and spaceflight safety."

You can follow the discussion here:

twitter.com...

Not since early 1983 has there been this level of transparency in the
use of space. They still have some work to do but this is a good first
step!

Regards,

Scott Tilley

thanks for info

wonder if they do stuff and delay release hoping we forget

I doubt they'll tell us anything *really* good

originally posted by: ElGoobero
thanks for info

wonder if they do stuff and delay release hoping we forget

I doubt they'll tell us anything *really* good

It's up to us to winkle out the really good stuff.....

satobs.org...

a reply to: JimOberg

Well if they are telling us about them they are probably already obsolete.