/space namespace · APlicious

ISS Tracker API — real-time location, plus NASA APOD, eclipses, and planets

The /space namespace's ISS tracker proxies Open Notify's real-time feed — a genuine live API call, not a simulated position — alongside NASA APOD, eclipse predictions, and planetary data.

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GET /api/v1/space/iss/location

const res = await fetch(
  'https://aplicious.com/api/v1/space/iss/location',
  { headers: { 'X-API-Key': 'lapi_live_••••' } }
);
const { data } = await res.json();
// { latitude: 23.456, longitude: 88.123, timestamp: 1782345678 }

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What's included in /space

Real-time ISS position

Proxies api.open-notify.org's live feed for the International Space Station's actual current latitude/longitude.

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day

Daily featured astronomy image with explanation, sourced from NASA's APOD service.

Eclipse predictions

Upcoming solar and lunar eclipse data.

Planetary data

Reference data on planets in our solar system.

Constellation lookup

Identify and return data on named constellations.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the ISS position real-time?

Yes — it's a live proxy to Open Notify's actual ISS tracking feed, not a simulated or cached position.

Does this require a NASA API key?

No — your APlicious key covers it. We manage the upstream relationship.

Is there a free tier?

Yes — 500 calls/month forever, no credit card.

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