Y2K in orbit: Tomorrow, we run out of satellite catalogue numbers

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URGENT: We will run out of 5-digit catalog numbers<br>at<br>69999 not 99999,<br>which is estimated<br>to occur around 2026‑07‑12 (we're currently at 69847).<br>At that point, newly cataloged objects will have 6-digit catalog numbers of 100000+ and GP data will<br>not be available for them using the TLE format.<br>CelesTrak developed new formats that removed this<br>limitation (and finally fixed the Y2K problem) in May 2020 and immediately began providing GP data in those formats for software developers.<br>The same limitations apply to the legacy fixed-field SATCAT.<br>Follow @TSKelso on Bluesky for the latest updates, tutorials,<br>and changes as we approach this transition. Spread the word! ‑ TS

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