ISS Tracker - International Space Station¶
Real-time tracking of the International Space Station
Description¶
This dashboard allows you to track the position of the International Space Station (ISS) in real time, view its orbital trajectory, and predict when it will pass over your location.
Features¶
- Real-time map with the current ISS position
- Orbital trajectory past and future
- Pass predictor: enter your city and find out when to see the ISS
- Live data: latitude, longitude, altitude, speed
- Current crew: astronauts aboard the ISS
View Dashboard¶
How to See the ISS¶
The ISS is visible to the naked eye when it passes over your location at night. It looks like a bright star moving quickly across the sky.
Tips: 1. Use the dashboard's predictor to know when it will pass 2. Find a dark spot, away from city lights 3. Look toward the indicated direction (N, NE, E, etc.) 4. The ISS will appear as a bright point moving from horizon to horizon
ISS Data¶
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Altitude | ~420 km above Earth |
| Speed | 27,600 km/h (7.66 km/s) |
| Orbital period | 92.68 minutes |
| Orbits per day | 15.5 |
| Inclination | 51.6 degrees |
| Size | 109m x 73m (football field) |
APIs Used¶
- Where The ISS At: Real-time position
- Open Notify: Astronauts and position
- Nominatim: Address geocoding
Technologies Used¶
- LocalStack: AWS simulation (S3, Lambda, DynamoDB)
- Terraform: Infrastructure as Code
- Kinesis: Position streaming
- Plotly: Interactive visualizations
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