Spot the Station lets you see the International Space Station (ISS) fly across the night sky! This app helps users track the ISS's trajectory with real-time notifications, and even provides an augmented reality view of this "floating planet" flying at speeds of up to 17,500 miles. No longer need to rely on an observatory, you can get the real-time position of the ISS, visibility data, and future observing opportunities with one click. Download Spot the Station and get up close and personal with the wonders of the universe!
For anyone who has ever gazed up at the night sky and wondered about the mysteries of the universe, witnessing the ISS pass overhead can be an awe-inspiring moment. The Spot the Station mobile app is designed to notify users when the International Space Station (ISS) is visible overhead from their location. It aims to broaden access and awareness of the ISS and NASA globally, by providing users with an opportunity to experience the wonder of the ISS firsthand. The realization that there are human beings living and working in that tiny dot, orbiting the Earth at a mind-boggling speed of 17,500 miles per hour, is breathtaking.
The app includes several helpful features including:
1. 2D & 3D real-time location views of the ISS
2. Upcoming Sighting Lists with visibility data
3. Augmented Reality (AR) view with compass and trajectory lines embedded into the camera view
4. Up-to-date NASA ISS Resources & Blog
5. Privacy Settings
6. Push Notifications when the ISS is approaching your location