Orbitron

Orbitron is a satellite tracking system developed by Sebastian Stoff. The latest version is 3.71, and the application comes as a small download—it measures only 2 MB. With file names like Orbitron.exe, this software falls under the Education category and Science Tools subcategory, making it an essential resource for users interested in satellite tracking.

Orbitron is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows XP, XP Professional, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. It's an easy-to-use program that offers sophisticated features for both amateur and professional users. One of the prominent features is the built-in updater, which will download TLE files to ensure your tracking data is current. Though the program installer contains over 30 languages, a few languages are distributed separately, which might be a minor inconvenience for some users.

Apart from the current version 3.71, other versions like 3.7 are also available, giving users flexibility depending on their system requirements or personal preferences.

Pros:

• Free and accessible to a broad audience
• Regular updates ensure accurate satellite tracking data
• Wide compatibility with various Windows OS versions
• Compact file size of just 2 MB
• Multilingual support

Cons:

• Some language packs need to be downloaded separately
• Not designed for absolute beginners, as it assumes a level of existing knowledge

You may want to check out more software, such as CambridgeSoft ENotebook, Legacy or Pipe Flow Expert, which might be similar to Orbitron.