ISS Live Orbit Tracker Guide
Track the International Space Station's live coordinates, orbital velocity, and altitude in real time.
Overview
Follow the International Space Station as it circles the Earth at 27,600 km/h. View live coordinates, altitude, velocity, and day/night visibility calculated from official NORAD orbital tracking data.
When to Use ISS Live Orbit Tracker
Use ISS Live Orbit Tracker when stargazing, planning satellite spotting passes, teaching astronomy, or tracking human spaceflight in real time.
Inputs, Formats & Specifications
- Accepted Inputs
- Live streaming toggle, refresh rate selector
- Output Formats
- Latitude, longitude, altitude (km & miles), velocity (km/h & mph), day/night visibility, timestamp
- Supported Standards
- NORAD SGP4 orbital propagation telemetry, JSON
- Browser Limits & Scope
- TLE sets are updated multiple times daily by NORAD; minor atmospheric drag variations may cause sub-kilometer deviations over several orbits.
How to use ISS Live Orbit Tracker
- Open the ISS Live Orbit Tracker to initiate live telemetry streaming from official orbital tracking providers.
- Watch the live latitude and longitude coordinates update in real time as the space station travels at 7.66 km per second.
- Inspect current altitude, orbital velocity, and the day/night illumination status of the space station.
- Check the ground footprint coordinates to see which country or ocean the astronauts are currently orbiting above.
Real-World Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does the ISS travel?
The International Space Station orbits Earth at approximately 27,600 km/h (17,100 mph), completing one full orbit every ~92.9 minutes.
What data provider powers the ISS tracker?
Telemetry is provided by the Where the ISS at? API, which calculates precise orbital positions from NORAD two-line element sets.
How high is the International Space Station?
The ISS maintains low Earth orbit at an average altitude of approximately 415 to 425 kilometers (258 to 264 miles) above sea level.
Privacy & Data Security
ISS Live Orbit Tracker queries verified public open data directly from your browser with zero tracking and zero API keys.