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A satellite simulator/visualization using WebGL: https://satsim.vercel.app/

SatSim

A satellite simulator/visualization using WebGL, with presets for live and proposed Starlink constellations and ground stations.

Live demo at https://satsim.vercel.app/

Features

  • live satellite propagation from TLEs via satellite.js
  • generate hypothetical satellite constellations
  • average and instantaneous coverage maps
  • laser link visualization
  • ground stations
  • route calculation, via laser links or ground stations

Sources / Inspiration

  • https://sebsebmc.github.io/starlink-coverage/index.html
  • https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/hc16kf/live_starlink_coverage_map/
  • https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/fwd42g/spacex_applies_for_gateways_covering_the/
  • https://satellitemap.space/indexA.html
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m05abdGSOxY
  • https://celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/starlink.txt