How does space-based ADS-B work?

Modified on Tue, 15 Apr, 2025 at 2:40 PM

ADS-B signals are sent out from the aircraft and collected by satellites orbiting the earth. 

The signals are then transmitted to ground stations and the Flightradar24 network. All of this occurs in near real-time.

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