What is the Slingshot Portal?
The Slingshot Portal brings together mission monitoring, data analysis, alerts, and operational tools into one unified experience.
From here, you can:
Monitor spacecraft and missions
Query and analyze space data
Submit tracking and data requests
Access APIs and developer tools
Stay informed on space activity
Understanding the Landing Page
When you log in, you’ll land on the Main view.
The landing page gives you a real-time snapshot of:
Alerts
Data requests
Plan details
Available credits
Recent activity
Top Navigation
At the top of the page, you’ll see the main navigation and workspace selector.
Main / Operations / Analysis / Developer workspace dropdown
Settings icon
Workspace tools
Navigation Areas
Main Workspace– Overview (default view)
Operations Workspace– Monitor missions and alerts
Analysis Workspace– Query and analyze satellite data
Developer Workspace – Access APIs and integration tools
Account Summary Cards
At the top of the page, you’ll see summary cards for:
Recent Alerts – Number of active alerts
Data Requests – Total submitted requests
Plan – Your subscription tier
Credits Remaining – Available SPU credits
These give you instant visibility into your account status.
Workspaces
The Workspaces section provides quick access to the portal’s primary workflows.
You’ll see three primary modules:
Operations – Monitor missions and track real-time alerts
Analysis – Query data and analyze satellite trends
Developer– Access APIs and integrate with services
Click any card to move directly into that workflow.
Quick Actions
The Quick Actions panel gives you one-click access to common tasks.
Available actions may include:
Discover & Access Data
Explore with Slingshot AI
Request Data
Analyze Anomalies
Visualize Orbits
View Network Metrics
Use Quick Actions when you know exactly what you want to do.
Recent Activity
On the right side of the view, you’ll see the Recent Activity panel.
This panel keeps you informed across four tabs:
Alerts
List
Orders
News
Alerts TabThe Alerts tab shows:
| List TabThe List tab displays monitored spacecraft or tracked objects, including:
 | Orders TabThe Requests tab tracks submitted data and tasking requests, including:
| News TabThe News tab surfaces relevant space activity and industry updates. Examples:
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Getting Started
If you’re new to the Portal, here are recommended first steps:
Review your Recent Alerts
Explore the Analysis module
Use Discover & Access Data to run your first query
Check your available SPU credits
Set up monitoring for key spacecraft
Tips for New Users
Use Quick Actions to jump directly into workflows
Monitor the Recent Activity panel for real-time updates
Track your usage through the Credits Remaining card
Switch between Main, Operations, Analysis, and Development based on your goal
Need Help?
If you have questions:
Contact Support from within the Portal or email [email protected]
Review detailed guides for each module
Explore API documentation in the Development section