NORAD’s annual tracking Santa Claus around the globe

For 70 years, NORAD Tracks Santa has provided up-to-the minute information on Santa’s journey from Peterson Space Force Base here in Colorado Springs. NORAD tracks Santa on his sleigh, pulled by nine reindeer including their leader Rudolph, as he travels around the world to give gifts to all the children on Santa’s Nice List. | Rep. Jeff Crank

Official NORAD Tracks Santa! on Instagram: "Ever wonder how NORAD tracks Santa? We use the same tools that help us monitor and defend North American airspace every day: 📡 Arctic Radars — The North Warning System monitors the northern approaches. 🛰️ Infrared Satellites — Able to detect heat sources, including Rudolph’s very bright nose. ✈️ Aircraft — While airborne, NORAD aircrews sometimes visually confirm Santa, from their aircraft as he enters North American airspace. Want to see how this tr