Your Gateway to Space Exploration
Track space launches, monitor the ISS, discover asteroids, and explore astronomical events in real-time.
Starlink Group 17-13
A Falcon 9 Block 5 ascends from Cape Canaveral, Florida with a fresh set of SpaceX Starlink spacecraft. After stage separation, the reusable first-stage booster returns for a droneship landing at sea.
Starlink Group 6-103
SpaceX launches this Falcon 9 Block 5 from Cape Canaveral, Florida to add capacity to its Starlink broadband network. Each launch brings SpaceX closer to a fully operational worldwide broadband constellation.
What We Track
Comprehensive coverage of space activities and astronomical phenomena from trusted sources like NASA and The Space Devs.
Space Launches
Real-time tracking of upcoming launches from SpaceX, NASA, Blue Origin, ISRO, CNSA, Roscosmos, and more. Features live countdowns, mission details, launch locations, and direct links to livestreams.
ISS Live Tracking
Follow the International Space Station in real-time on an interactive map. Updated every 5 seconds with current position, altitude, velocity, and orbital path. See where the ISS is right now.
Near-Earth Asteroids
NASA-powered data on asteroids passing close to Earth. Includes size estimates, velocity, closest approach distance, and potential hazard classification. Updated hourly from JPL NeoWs.
Astronomical Events
Curated calendar of 2026 sky events including solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers, supermoons, and planetary conjunctions with detailed visibility information.
Rocket Database
Comprehensive technical specifications for active and historic rockets. Dimensions, payload capacity, reusability features, and complete launch history for vehicles from Falcon 9 to Starship.
Why Space Exploration Matters
Space exploration represents humanity's drive to understand our universe and our place within it. Every rocket launch, every satellite deployed, and every mission to distant worlds expands our knowledge and capabilities in ways that benefit life on Earth.
Scientific Discovery
Space missions have led to breakthroughs in physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine. From understanding the origins of the universe to developing new materials, space research drives innovation.
Technology Development
GPS navigation, weather forecasting, satellite communications, medical imaging, and countless other technologies we use daily originated from space research and development.
Earth Observation
Satellites monitor climate change, track deforestation, predict natural disasters, and help manage resources. Space-based observation is crucial for understanding and protecting our planet.
Global Cooperation
The International Space Station demonstrates how nations can work together toward common goals. Space exploration unites humanity in pursuit of knowledge and advancement.
By tracking launches, monitoring space activities, and staying informed about discoveries, you're part of this incredible journey. Spaceflight Tracker makes it easy to follow the missions that are shaping our future.
Trusted Data Sources
All information on Spaceflight Tracker comes from reputable scientific and institutional sources
The Space Devs API
Launch Library 2 — the most comprehensive open-source space launch database maintained by a dedicated community of space enthusiasts and professionals.
NASA JPL NeoWs
Near Earth Object Web Service from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory provides authoritative data on asteroids and their trajectories near Earth.
Open Notify ISS API
Real-time International Space Station position tracking with precise orbital data updated every few seconds for accurate location monitoring.