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The ISS Spacestation app is a fantastic tool for space enthusiasts, allowing users to track the International Space Station (ISS) in real-time. With location services enabled, you can watch the ISS as it passes over your area. The app is available on both the App Store and Play Store.
Features of ISS Spacestation:
- Real-time ISS tracking with precise location data.
- Visual pass predictions to know when the ISS will be visible.
- Detailed orbital information, including speed and altitude.
- Notifications for upcoming ISS passes over your location.
You Should Know:
If you’re interested in space tracking or satellite monitoring, here are some Linux commands and tools to explore similar data programmatically:
1. Fetch ISS Location via API
Use `curl` to retrieve the ISS’s current coordinates from Open Notify API:
curl http://api.open-notify.org/iss-now.json
Example Output:
{
"timestamp": 1630000000,
"iss_position": {
"latitude": "51.1234",
"longitude": "-0.1234"
},
"message": "success"
}
2. Predict ISS Pass Times
Use `predict` (a satellite tracking CLI tool) to get pass predictions:
sudo apt install predict predict -t ~/path/to/tle.txt -l "LAT,LON,ALT" -p "ISS"
(Replace LAT, LON, ALT with your coordinates.)
3. Plot ISS Path on a Map
Using Python with `folium` and `requests`:
import requests
import folium
iss_data = requests.get("http://api.open-notify.org/iss-now.json").json()
lat, lon = float(iss_data['iss_position']['latitude']), float(iss_data['iss_position']['longitude'])
map = folium.Map(location=[lat, lon], zoom_start=3)
folium.Marker([lat, lon], popup="ISS").add_to(map)
map.save("iss_location.html")
4. Windows Command for Network Tracking
Check if your system can reach ISS telemetry servers:
ping api.open-notify.org
What Undercode Say:
Tracking satellites like the ISS blends geospatial tech, APIs, and scripting. For cybersecurity professionals, understanding location-based services can aid in network forensics or IoT security. Try integrating these commands into a Python automation script or a Linux cron job for real-time alerts.
Expected Output:
{
"tracking_tool": "ISS Spacestation App / Open Notify API",
"commands_used": ["curl", "predict", "folium"],
"purpose": "Real-time satellite tracking & cybersecurity scripting practice"
}
References:
Reported By: Activity 7317526002098728963 – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
