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Space and Astronomy Products & Services
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The oldest and most cited service for symbolic | 27% | |
| 2 | The dominant recommendation for professional orbital mechanics modeling via its STK software. | 27% | |
| 3 | Frequently recommended for app-integrated telescopes, especially its StarSense Explorer line. | 24% | |
| 4 | 22% | ||
| 5 | 21% | ||
| 6 | The primary open-source alternative for mission analysis, developed by | 19% | |
| 7 | 17% | ||
| 8 | A popular choice for affordable, all-in-one smart telescopes. | 17% | |
| 9 | 15% | ||
| 10 | 15% | ||
| 11 | 14% | ||
| 12 | 14% | ||
| 13 | 14% | ||
| 14 | A rapidly growing alternative, often cited for its unique gift packages. | 12% | |
| 15 | 12% | ||
| 16 | 11% | ||
| 17 | 11% | ||
| 18 | 10% | ||
| 19 | 10% | ||
| 20 | 10% | ||
| 21 | 9% | ||
| 22 | 9% | ||
| 23 | 9% | ||
| 24 | 7% | ||
| 25 | 7% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 34% of analyzed answers.
Its overall mention rate fell from 62% to 27% between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Rose from rank #18 to #2 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
“Generic advice pointing to broad job boards and professional societies.” → “Specific recommendations for niche job boards and early-career fellowships.”
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29% | 32% | ||
| 31% | 24% | ||
| 13% | 28% | ||
| 26% | 25% | ||
| 26% | 18% |
The two models disagree most about Star Registration (ChatGPT #23, Google #6) and FreeFlyer (ChatGPT #14, Google #2).
International Star Registry remains the most cited service for symbolically naming a star, though its dominance has decreased. Across the niche, AI responses have matured, now consistently recommending specific, industry-standard software and hardware for technical queries.
Across 982 AI responses, International Star Registry is mentioned most, named in 27% of them, followed by Ansys (27%) and Celestron (24%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 982 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI models consistently state that commercial Star Naming is symbolic, citing the
International Astronomical Union (IAU) as the only official body.
International Star Registry is the most frequent recommendation, framed as the oldest service, while
has seen a significant rise in mentions since late 2025.
What is the best star naming service?
AI models consistently state that commercial Star Naming is symbolic, citing the
International Astronomical Union (IAU) as the only official body.
International Star Registry is the most frequent recommendation, framed as the oldest service, while has seen a significant rise in mentions since late 2025.
Similar to the 'best service' prompt, answers clarify that one cannot legally Buy A Star but can purchase symbolic naming packages. is the most common recommendation, though saw its mention rate peak in March 2026. All responses emphasize the non-scientific nature of these services.
Similar to the 'best service' prompt, answers clarify that one cannot legally Buy A Star but can purchase symbolic naming packages.
International Star Registry is the most common recommendation, though
Name A Star saw its mention rate peak in March 2026. All responses emphasize the non-scientific nature of these services.
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