GCAT: General Catalog of Artificial Space Objects
Jonathan C. McDowell
Definitions and Conventions
Introduction
I. Definitions and Conventions
Time Representations and Vague Date Format
Space and Orbit
Orbital Parameters and Coordinate Frames
JCAT catalog identifiers
Launch and Piece Designations
SatType scheme
Phases and Status values
Launch Success Fractions
Orbit Category values
Uncataloged ('U') Launches
Space Force 'Analyst' Objects
Nomenclature Codes
Launch Service Codes
Launch Profile Codes
II: Organizations Database
III: Launch Origins Database
IV: Launch Platforms
V: Launch Vehicles
VI: Launch Lists
VII: Worlds in the Solar System
VIII: Object Catalogs
Acknowledgements
I. Definitions and Conventions
Time Representations and Vague Date Format
Space and Orbit
Orbital Parameters and Coordinate Frames
JCAT catalog identifiers
Launch Designations and Piece Designations
SatType scheme
Phases and Status values
Launch Success Fractions
Orbital Categories
Uncataloged Launches
Space Force Analyst Objects
Nomenclature Codes
Launch Service Codes
Launch Profile Codes