{"id":392,"date":"2025-09-02T12:10:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T12:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r-membership\/?page_id=392"},"modified":"2025-09-02T12:10:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T12:10:20","slug":"space-explorer-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r-membership\/space-explorer-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Space Explorer FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                            \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-magictools\" data-table-anchor=\"\"><div id=\"accordion-search\" class=\"ituContainer\" role=\"search\" style=\"margin:1rem 0\" data-quick-terms=\"Space Explorer\"><div class=\"search-bar\"><svg class=\"search-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"7\" stroke=\"currentColor\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"2\"><\/circle><line x1=\"16.65\" y1=\"16.65\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"21\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><\/line><\/svg><input id=\"accordionQuery\" type=\"search\" placeholder=\"Search ITU-R FAQs\" aria-label=\"Search ITU-R FAQs\" autocomplete=\"off\"\/><\/div><div id=\"accordionResults\" style=\"margin-top:.75rem\"><\/div><\/div><style>\n#accordion-search .search-bar{\n  display:flex; 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user-select:none; }\n.quick-term:hover { background:#e5f5fb; font-weight:700; border-bottom:2px solid #00aae7; }\n              <\/style><\/div>\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<\/div>                            \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  blue\" style=\"color:#000000\">What is ITU Space Explorer?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  blue\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITU <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks-explorer\">Space<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks-explorer\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks-explorer\">Explorer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks-explorer\"> <\/a>is a web-based platform developed by the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau, providing user-friendly access to data of the space services, available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks-explorer\">https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks-explorer\">&#8211;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks-explorer\">r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks-explorer\">&#8211;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks-explorer\">explorer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/spaceexplorer\/networks-explorer\"> <\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It features interactive lists of notices and displays, in a dashboard format, information on geostationary and non-geostationary satellite filings, Earth station filings, and Radio Astronomy station filings. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The platform aims to enhance the accessibility and transparency of information stored in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-R\/terrestrial\/broadcast\/Pages\/MIFR.aspx\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-R\/terrestrial\/broadcast\/Pages\/MIFR.aspx\">Master International Frequency Register (MIFR<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-R\/terrestrial\/broadcast\/Pages\/MIFR.aspx\">)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-R\/terrestrial\/broadcast\/Pages\/MIFR.aspx\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-R\/terrestrial\/broadcast\/Pages\/MIFR.aspx\">a<\/a>nd other space-related databases managed by the ITU Bureau.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ITU Space Explorer has replaced the former SNL online and SNS online web applications since December 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                            \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  blue\" style=\"color:#000000\">Who should use ITU Space Explorer?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  blue\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the platform is designed to be intuitive and user friendly, it is intended for users with an intermediate to advance level of technical knowledge of the Radio Regulations (RR) for space services. Beginners can learn the basics by exploring the World Radiocommunication Seminar (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/wrs-24\/\">WRS<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/wrs-24\/\">&#8211;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/wrs-24\/\">24<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/wrs-24\/\">)<\/a>&nbsp; resources before using the platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A WRS-24 technical briefing on the ITU Space Explorer can be viewed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-R\/seminars\/wrs\/Documents\/2024\/Space-Workshops\/WRS-24_Day4_Space_ITU%20SpaceExplorer.pdf\">here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-R\/seminars\/wrs\/Documents\/2024\/Space-Workshops\/WRS-24_Day4_Space_ITU%20SpaceExplorer.pdf\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is a step-by-step guide of how you can explore satellite networks submitted by a specific administration: &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-r\/space\/apps\/public\/res\/help\/ITU%20SpaceExplorer%20%20an%20example%20scenario%20v1.0.0.pdf\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                            \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  blue\" style=\"color:#000000\">What kind of data is available on ITU Space Explorer?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  blue\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ITU Space Explorer contains data on all geostationary and non-geostationary satellite filings, Earth station filings, and Radio Astronomy station filings registered with the ITU.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Users can access:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Characteristics of satellite networks, earth stations and radioastronomy stations\u00a0 \u00a0<ul><li>Regulatory and operational statuses<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Network structure \u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>BR examination results \u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Coordination requirements<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Graphical data via Graphical Interference Management System (GIMS)<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Table of contents retained in the history of BR IFIC publications<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Information recorded in the Master International Frequency Register (MIFR)<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                            \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  blue\" style=\"color:#000000\">How often is the data updated?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  blue\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The data extracted from the Space Network System (SNS) and GIMS databases are updated once every two weeks along with the publication of each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/epublications\/brific-space\">BR IFIC (space).<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                            \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  blue\" style=\"color:#000000\">How do I log in to access ITU Space Explorer?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  blue\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In ITU Space Explorer, you can generate lists of networks or stations based on criteria under \u201cNetworks Explorer\u201d without having to login. This function is accessible to the public. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, the display of notices of satellite networks or stations in the form of a summary dashboard is also accessible to the public without the need to login. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, to access the detailed information about a specific notice (e.g. Emission characteristics), a user account is required to login. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The detailed technical data of notices in Dashboard format can only be accessed via a login &#8211; just like in the previous SNS online. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The user login account is available to: &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>ITU Members with their TIES account<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/user-account-ties\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/user-account-ties\/\">(link)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/user-account-ties\/\"> <\/a>(free of charge to TIES users).<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li>Subscribers to the one-year access to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/pub\/R-SOFT-SNS\">Space Network System (SNS) in ITU Space<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/pub\/R-SOFT-SNS\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/pub\/R-SOFT-SNS\">Explorer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/pub\/R-SOFT-SNS\"> <\/a>(annual Subscription fee: 630 CHF).<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Non-ITU members with a temporary TIES account by invitation do not have access to this service. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                            \n<div class=\"wp-block-brblocks-accordion\"><h4 class=\"accordion-title h4  blue\" style=\"color:#000000\">What are the TIES and ITU user account? Who can get a TIES account?<\/h4><div class=\"accordion-content  blue\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TIES (Telecommunication Information Exchange Service) is a set of networked information resources and services offered by ITU without any charge to ITU Members <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-members-states=true&amp;request=countries\">(<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-members-states=true&amp;request=countries\">Member<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-members-states=true&amp;request=countries\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-members-states=true&amp;request=countries\">States<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-members-states=true&amp;request=countries\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-industry=true&amp;request=sector-members\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-industry=true&amp;request=sector-members\">Sector Members<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-industry=true&amp;request=sector-members\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-smes=true&amp;request=associates\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-smes=true&amp;request=associates\">Associates<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-smes=true&amp;request=associates\">,<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-academia=true&amp;request=academia\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-academia=true&amp;request=academia\">Academia<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/our-members\/directory\/?myitu-academia=true&amp;request=academia\">,<\/a> and UN System) to support their participation in the activities of the Union, including access to ITU Space Explorer. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ITU user account is required to request TIES access that must subsequently be approved by the corresponding TIES Focal Point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ITU User Accounts are free of charge and allow you to register for ITU events, subscribe to ITU mailing lists, access the<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.itu.int\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.itu.int\/\">ITU<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.itu.int\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.itu.int\/\">Bookshop<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.itu.int\/\">,<\/a> and use certain applications of ITU sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/user-account-ties\/\">ITU User Account and<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/user-account-ties\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/user-account-ties\/\">TIES Services<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/user-account-ties\/\"> <\/a>are available at:<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-itu wp-block-embed-itu\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"1EohqSzbvz\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/hub\/membership\/user-account-ties\/\">ITU User Account &#038; 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