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Describe your use case
The TLE format is running out of ids and as such CelesTrak is encouraging everyone to support this new format for the future.
The message:
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URGENT: We will run out of 5-digit catalog numbers at 69999 not 99999, which is estimated to occur around 2026‑07‑20 (we're currently at 68100). At that point, newly cataloged objects will have 6-digit catalog numbers of 100000+ and GP data will not be available for them using the TLE format. CelesTrak developed new formats that removed this limitation (and finally fixed the Y2K problem) in May 2020 and immediately began providing GP data in those formats for software developers. The same limitations apply to the legacy fixed-field SATCAT. Follow @TSKelso on Bluesky for the latest updates, tutorials, and changes as we approach this transition. Spread the word! ‑ TS
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Describe alternatives solutions you've considered
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Additional context
We just added TLE support and should keep this but it looks like Orbit Mean-Elements Message format is the future so we should support that too.