NASA launches “Spot The Station” App that shows the location space stations

NASA has recently launched a new mobile app called “Spot the Station” that allows people to track the International Space Station (ISS) from Earth. The app is designed to help users locate the ISS at any time and display its location on a map. The new  “Spot The Station” app can be downloaded for free on iOS and Android.

What is “Spot the Station” app?

Spot the Station is a mobile app developed by NASA that allows users to track the location of the International Space Station (ISS) from Earth. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android devices. It helps users locate the ISS and display its location on a map.

How does it work?

Spot The Station uses data from Mission Control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX to calculate sighting opportunities for over 6,700 locations worldwide. The app gives users a list of upcoming space station sighting opportunities for their location. If a user’s specific city or town is not available, they can pick one that is fairly close to them.

The app also includes a live space station tracking map that shows where the ISS is right now and its path 90 minutes ago and 90 minutes ahead. The dark overlay on the map indicates that it is nighttime in the world. The tracker shows where the space station is right now and its path 90 minutes ago (-1.5 hr) and 90 minutes ahead (+1.5 hr).

Features of Spot The Station

1. Sighting Opportunities: The app provides users with a list of upcoming space station sighting opportunities for their location.
2. Live Tracking Map: The app includes a live space station tracking map that shows where the ISS is right now and its path 90 minutes ago and 90 minutes ahead.
3. Notifications: Users can set alarms to be on time to view the ISS.
4. Compass and Tools: The built-in compass and tools allow users to spot the ISS easily.
5. No Ads: The app has no ads and 100% functionality in the free version.

Conclusion

Spot the Station is a mobile app developed by NASA. It allows users to track the location of the International Space Station (ISS) from Earth. The app provides users with a list of upcoming space station sighting opportunities for their location. It also includes a live space station tracking map. Users can set alarms to be on time to view the ISS. Furthermore, the built-in compass and tools allow users to spot the ISS easily. The app is available for free on both iOS and Android devices.