TLEscope: An Open Source Satellite Tracker

A satellite visualization tool designed to transform Two-Line Element (TLE) sets into intuitive, interactive data. Track the past, current and future positions of satellites, Earth, and the Moon across 3D and 2D environments.

TLEscope Interface

Features

Dual-View Visualization

Seamlessly toggle between an interactive 3D orbital space and a 2D projection featuring accurate satellite ground tracks.

2D map view

Accurate Lighting Engine

Easily preview sunlight conditions, in 2D and 3D simulation environments. The simulation goes beyond *just* drawing the terminator line.

Solar Eclipse

Coverage Analysis

Real-time rendering of Line-of-Sight (LOS) coverage areas and comprehensive orbital characteristics.

LOS Coverage 2

TLE Data Integration

Efficiently load and parse TLE data for individual satellites or entire constellations.

TLE Data

For Nerds, By Nerds

Equipped with tools designed for RF engineers, satellite operators, and enthusiasts wanting to know when to expect the next sunlit ISS pass.

Advanced Tools

High Performance & Minimal Footprint

Developed in pure C utilizing the Raylib framework. Offers high-performance rendering capable of handling thousands of satellites efficiently.

Random Code

Download

You can install TLEscope directly, build it locally, or download it in a portable .zip formfactor you can extract and use anywhere.

Building From Source

If you prefer to compile TLEscope yourself, you can find the build instructions directly on GitHub.