About Spaceflight Tracker
Your real-time companion for following humanity's journey into space — from the next Falcon 9 launch to near-Earth asteroids and the International Space Station.
Our Mission
Space exploration is one of humanity's greatest endeavors, yet much of it goes unnoticed by the general public. Spaceflight Tracker was created to bridge that gap — making space launches, rocket information, and orbital mechanics accessible and engaging for everyone, from casual enthusiasts to dedicated space fans.
We present provider data from sources including NASA and The Space Devs API, with explanations of update intervals and limitations. Provider estimates and launch schedules can change; this site does not independently measure them.
What We Track
Space Launches
Countdown displays and provider details for upcoming launches. Search missions and filter by launch provider or status; target times can change.
ISS Live Tracking
Follow timestamped ISS positions on an interactive map. Refreshes are requested about every five seconds, subject to provider availability; delayed positions are marked.
Near-Earth Asteroids
NASA-powered data on asteroids passing close to Earth. Includes size estimates, velocity, miss distance, and hazard classification updated hourly.
Space Science
Explanations and data that help you understand launches, satellites, and near-Earth objects.
Rocket Database
Five source-linked rocket references with configuration-specific specifications and selected upcoming flights. This is not a complete catalogue or launch history.
Data Sources
We are committed to accuracy and reliability. All data displayed on Spaceflight Tracker comes from reputable, publicly available scientific and institutional sources:
- •The Space Devs API — Launch Library 2, the most comprehensive open-source space launch database
- •NASA JPL NeoWs — Near Earth Object Web Service from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- •Where the ISS at? — Real-time ISS position tracking
Who Writes Spaceflight Tracker
Tiago Carleial
Founder & Editor, Spaceflight Tracker
Tiago Carleial built and maintains Spaceflight Tracker, following orbital launch campaigns, human spaceflight and near-Earth object surveys. He writes the site's explainers and guides, working from primary sources published by NASA, ESA and the launch operators themselves.
Editorial Standards
The focused explainers and guides carry publication and revision dates and link to the sources used. The September 2026 revision used AI assistance. Examples are identified as illustrative; the site does not claim hands-on product tests or independent measurement of the provider data.
Launch schedules change constantly. When a date, a specification or a claim turns out to be wrong, the page is corrected at the source and its “Updated” date moves with the change. Corrections are welcome at any time — see Contact.
Contact
Have a suggestion, found a bug, or want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Spaceflight Tracker is a passion project dedicated to making space accessible for everyone.
Email: tiagocarleial@gmail.com
Website: spaceflight-tracker.com