The International Space Station is one of humanity's greatest engineering achievements, orbiting Earth at roughly 400 km altitude and traveling at 28,000 km/h. This ISS Live Tracker shows you where it is right now, updating every 5 seconds. See the latitude, longitude, and learn who's currently aboard. Powered by free APIs with no authentication required.
How Do I Use the ISS Live Tracker?
Tracking is automatic:
Open the tool. The ISS position loads instantly and updates every 5 seconds.
Watch the coordinates. Latitude and longitude update in real-time as the station orbits.
See who's aboard. View the current astronaut crew members and their count.
Tips for Best Results
Fun ISS facts:
- Visible to the naked eye — The ISS is the third brightest object in the sky. Check NASA's Spot the Station for viewing times.
- 90-minute orbits — The station completes about 16 orbits per day, experiencing 16 sunrises and sunsets.
- International crew — Typically 6-7 astronauts from various space agencies live and work aboard.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Open the ISS Live Tracker.
- 2View the current ISS position (latitude and longitude).
- 3Watch coordinates update every 5 seconds.
- 4Check the crew section to see who's currently aboard.