Development Roadmap

STX Orbital is actively developing toward enterprise-grade orbital safety infrastructure with full O/O coordination capabilities.

Last updated: December 2025  •  Subject to change based on operator feedback and integration requirements

Shipped
Deployed (Awaiting Access)
In Progress
Planned
✓ SHIPPED — Q4 2025
SHIPPED

STX Sentinel Screening Engine

Core conjunction screening with SGP4/SDP4 propagation, tiered risk classification (RED/YELLOW/GREEN), proximity-based risk scoring, and automated maneuver guidance.

SHIPPED

Dual-Mode Data Intake

Native parsing of operator TLEs for catalog-wide screening and CCSDS Conjunction Data Messages (CDM/XML) for processing official conjunction warnings with embedded covariance data.

DEPLOYED

O/O Screening Endpoint

Dedicated REST endpoint (/api/spacex/o2o) built for Operator-to-Operator ephemeris exchange. Infrastructure deployed and awaiting partner data access agreements. Accepts TLE/CDM input, returns conjunction assessments in JSON format.

REST API AWAITING ACCESS
SHIPPED

STX Watchtower Persistent Monitoring

Automated scheduled scans (2/4/8-hour intervals), tiered email alerts (immediate for RED, summary for YELLOW/GREEN), audit logging, and asset management dashboard.

SHIPPED

PDF Compliance Reports

Professional PDF generation with mission summary, screening statistics, conjunction event tables, FDO recommendations, and timestamps for regulatory compliance documentation.

🔨 IN PROGRESS — Q1 2026
IN PROGRESS

OpenAPI 3.0 Specification

Complete API documentation with request/response schemas, authentication flows, error codes, and rate limit specifications. Machine-readable spec for client generation.

API INTEGRATION
IN PROGRESS

Multi-Tenancy & Role-Based Access Control

Organization-level isolation with role hierarchy (Admin, Operator, Viewer). Foundation for enterprise deployments with fleet-level visibility and delegated asset management.

ENTERPRISE
IN PROGRESS

Trajectory UUID & Ephemeris Tagging

Support for trajectory UUID passthrough and definitive/predictive ephemeris classification. Enables correlation of screening results with operator-specific tracking identifiers.

API O/O READY
IN PROGRESS

Per-Client Rate Limiting

Configurable rate limits per API client with usage tracking and quota management. Supports burst allowances and tier-based throughput limits.

API SECURITY
📋 PLANNED — Q2 2026
PLANNED

mTLS Authentication

Mutual TLS client certificate authentication for enterprise integrations. Supports operator-provided certificates for zero-trust API access patterns.

SECURITY ENTERPRISE
PLANNED

Maneuver Claim & Acknowledgment Endpoint

Two-way O/O coordination: operators can post maneuver responsibility claims and receive acknowledgments. Enables full round-trip coordination workflow: screen → alert → claim → acknowledge.

API O/O COORDINATION
PLANNED

Owner/Operator Ephemeris Injection

Enable operators to upload proprietary high-precision ephemeris (SP3, OEM formats) for enhanced screening against the public catalog. Critical for operators with precision orbit determination.

INTEGRATION
PLANNED

SSO / SAML Integration

Single sign-on support for enterprise identity providers (Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace). Required for streamlined enterprise procurement and IT compliance.

SECURITY ENTERPRISE
PLANNED

Webhook Integrations

Push notifications to external systems (Slack, PagerDuty, Microsoft Teams, custom endpoints) for real-time conjunction alerts integrated into existing operations workflows.

INTEGRATION
📋 PLANNED — Q3 2026
PLANNED

Covariance Propagation

Time-based covariance growth models for improved Pc estimation over extended prediction windows. Accounts for process noise and state uncertainty evolution beyond static CDM covariance.

ASTRODYNAMICS
PLANNED

Published Benchmark Suite

Public benchmark results against standardized conjunction scenarios. Includes timing metrics, accuracy validation against authoritative sources, and scale testing documentation.

PLANNED

Bulk Fleet Screening API

High-throughput endpoint for screening 1000+ objects per request. Optimized for mega-constellation operators with asynchronous result delivery.

API ENTERPRISE
PLANNED

Custom Risk Profiles

Operator-defined threshold configuration for mission-specific risk tolerance. Support for different profiles per asset class within a single organization.

🔮 FUTURE — Q4 2026+
FUTURE

High-Fidelity Propagation Option

Optional numerical integration with J2/J3 geopotential, atmospheric drag (NRLMSISE-00), solar radiation pressure, and third-body perturbations. For operators requiring sub-kilometer precision.

ASTRODYNAMICS ENTERPRISE
FUTURE

On-Premises & Air-Gapped Deployment

Containerized deployment package for sovereign infrastructure requirements. Targeting defense primes and government programs requiring data sovereignty.

SECURITY ENTERPRISE
FUTURE

Coordination-as-a-Service

Full inter-operator coordination platform: secure messaging, maneuver intent sharing, responsibility handoff tracking, and coordination audit trails for complex multi-party events.

O/O COORDINATION
FUTURE

FedRAMP / IL4 Compliance Path

Infrastructure and process alignment for U.S. government cloud compliance. Required for direct engagement with DoD and federal civilian space programs.

COMPLIANCE GOV

Integration Partners

Roadmap priorities are driven by operator integration requirements. Current focus areas include O/O data access agreements, mega-constellation fleet screening, and defense/government compliance.

If you're evaluating STX Orbital for integration and need a capability not listed, we'll scope it for your timeline.

Influence the Roadmap

Operator requirements drive prioritization. If your mission needs a capability not listed here, let us know.

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