Spot the Station 4+

See The Space Station Overhead

NASA

    • Free

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Description

For anyone who has ever gazed up at the night sky and wondered about the mysteries of the universe, witnessing the International Space Station pass overhead can be an awe-inspiring moment. The Spot the Station mobile app is designed to notify users when the space station is visible overhead from their location. It aims to broaden access and awareness of the station and NASA globally, by providing users with an opportunity to experience the wonder of the space station firsthand. The realization that there are human beings living and working in that tiny dot, orbiting the Earth at a mind-boggling speed of 17,500 miles per hour, is breathtaking. The app includes several helpful features including: 1. 2D & 3D real-time location views of the station 2. Upcoming Sighting Lists with visibility data 3. Augmented Reality (AR) view with compass and trajectory lines embedded into the camera view 4. Up-to-date NASA space station Resources & Blog 5. Privacy Settings 6. Push Notifications when the station is approaching your location.

What’s New

Version 1.5.0

* Integrated the updated NOAA WMM2025 model used to calculate the magnetic declination.
* Added Frequently Asked Questions and responses to the Resources page.
* Improved the accuracy and precision of the location names.
* Resolved the issue with late notifications when device was in low battery mode.
* Updated the official NASA YouTube live stream link for the view from the Station.
* Added an alert popup for when the text size is too large to see all options and features of the app.
* Enhanced the visibility of the scroll bar on the Upcoming Sightings page.
* Bug fixes and third-party software maintenance updates.

App Privacy

The developer, NASA, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Location
  • User Content
  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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