Is the ephemeris data of satellites standardized as TLE files?

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Ephemeris data for satellites is commonly standardized as Two-Line Element (TLE) files, although different satellite constellations may have unique formats. Starlink satellites, for example, are included in the standard TLE format. The term "ephemeris" is clarified to refer to "elements," specifically orbital elements. CelesTrack offers various pre-made satellite groups with accessible elements in both TLE and OMM formats, which can be transferred in XML, JSON, or similar formats. Understanding these standards is crucial for satellite tracking and data sharing.
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Is ephemeris data of satellites standardized as TLE files or different constellations have different formats?
 
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As far as I know constellation satellites (such as Starlink) are still included in the usual two-line element set, e.g. https://heavens-above.com/orbit.aspx?satid=62487

By the way, you wrote "ephemeris" but since that is a table of positions over time I assume you mean "elements" as in orbital elements.
 
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CelesTrack has a lot of pre-made satellite groups and different formats, with the elements of each group accessible as both TLE and OMM (transferred as XML, JSON or similar).
 
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