NORAD tracks Santa Claus as Christmas delivery begins

The North American Aerospace Command (NORAD) repositioned its radars and satellites once again on Tuesday to track Santa Claus as he sets out on his worldwide mission to deliver presents to children around the globe.

NORAD, a joint operation between the U.S. and Canadian militaries, is responsible for guarding the skies over North America. But every year their technology is trained on Santa and his reindeer as they make their journey across the globe, starting with stops in Australia and New Zealand.

Now in its 68th year, the Santa Tracker has become a global phenomenon, with people around the world eagerly awaiting its launch every Christmas.

The Santa tracking operation began early on Christmas Eve when, NORAD says, radar stations picked up an infrared signal emanating from Rudolph, Santa’s favourite ‘Red-Nosed’ Reindeer. The tracker is accessible through the NORAD Tracks Santa website and mobile apps.

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[makaylaforbes]

I remember listening to this when I was young. I'm pushing 60 now and I'm so glad this is still a thing

[intentionaloffside]

Merry Christmas and thank you for your service.

[crazyforcanada]

Thank God it's not Canada Post doing Christmas.

[JamiePepper]

A great clip from Global NEWS and NORAD that I used to help remind my kids to go to sleep. Thank you for this!

[rashmis]

What a wonderful video! Keep the magic alive ! ❤

[alfredszabo]

Thank you, Norad!
Have a Merry Xmas, for all the the guys serving us and keep us

[colinleat]

I'm 50 and remember as a child being excited about hearing on the radio where Santa was. Keep up the great work NORAD. 👍 😁🇨🇦🖖🌲

[chrisqwerty]

The only honesty from global this year

[MrKenng]

Merry Christmas, folks. Have a lovely Noel.

[rk-rc]

Careful flying over New Jersey Santa 😅

[BingChillinCR]

I seen Santa!! He was in the sky flying with his reindeer, I thought it was a drone but it was Santa!!

[RazortechAirguns]

I really love they do this every year. Alert base in the North Rocks!

[bob-pxj]

Let us pray that the people who seem to dislike Christmas markets don't blast him out of the Santa!

[ElainaSmith-uj]

Santa's going to arrive in two and a half hours

[Fathertyme-zc]

Merry Christmas To All & All a Good Night

[ZoomZoomMX]

From myself my family and children thank you all for tracking Santa
Merry Christmas and a happy new year

[honkcart]

Santa deniers are gonna have a hard time coping with this hard proof

[ryans]

Santa came to my house early this year. I did my Christmas on the 24th this year merry actual Christmas to everyone else.

[oxigenthief]

Santa, was forced to change to an electric slate and had 180 miles range from the North Pole.

[ELouie-rnbe]

I've tried tracking but I fell asleep 😢