July 2026 Summaries

LeoLabs, a Silicon Valley-based space technology company, utilizes InfluxDB to manage its global network of phased-array radar systems that monitor satellites and debris in low Earth orbit, providing critical space traffic management and collision avoidance services. By using InfluxDB Cloud Dedicated and Telegraf for data collection and storage, LeoLabs efficiently handles the immense volume of time series data generated by thousands of devices across multiple geographies, allowing the lean team to focus on high-impact tasks like optimizing their radar network rather than maintaining database systems. The company produces hundreds of millions of conjunction data messages monthly, enabling satellite operators to perform thousands of maneuvers to avoid collisions, and enhances space situational awareness through AI imaging systems that analyze radio interferometry signals. LeoLabs' infrastructure is designed to ensure data precision, reliability, and actionable insights, which are crucial for forecasting trajectories and ensuring satellite longevity. With a proactive, data-driven operational model, LeoLabs provides continuous visibility into the health and performance of its radar systems, leveraging historical data for predictive maintenance and machine learning to uncover patterns, ultimately ensuring that potential issues are detected and addressed in real-time.

Telegraf 1.39 introduces several new features and improvements, including the GNMI dial-out input plugin for receiving telemetry data from network equipment like Nokia SR OS devices and enhancements to the OPCUA input plugins, which now support node discovery based on filtering patterns to better adapt to dynamic environments. The release also includes Oracle SQL driver support for streaming metrics using the outputs.sql plugin, custom header support for Kafka messages, and the ability to set custom metadata in MongoDB documents for more efficient querying. Additionally, the outputs.opentelemetry plugin now supports using a proxy or token authentication, while the inputs.system plugin offers more detailed system information, such as DMI hardware and operating system details, requiring users to opt-in via configuration settings. The release invites users to download the latest version, participate in the InfluxDB Community Slack, and explore further learning opportunities through the free InfluxDB University Data Collection with Telegraf course.

Between April and June 2026, significant advancements were made across Telegraf, InfluxDB 3, and InfluxDB 3 Explorer to enhance operational efficiency and control for teams managing large-scale deployments. Telegraf Enterprise reached general availability, providing centralized management for tens of thousands of agents, which addresses challenges like configuration standardization and health monitoring. InfluxDB 3.9 and 3.10 were released to improve database operations, offering features like enhanced access control, backup and restore capabilities, and performance optimizations, while maintaining the ability to seamlessly upgrade existing deployments. InfluxDB 3 Explorer introduced broader query support, including an AI-assisted Flux-to-SQL converter and InfluxQL as a first-class language, allowing teams to manage and query data more effectively without abandoning existing workflows. These updates collectively reduce manual overhead, enhance scalability, and improve the visibility and reliability of telemetry systems, reflecting ongoing efforts to refine and expand the capabilities of these tools based on user feedback.