Spot the Station 4+
See The Space Station Overhead
NASA
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- 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.
Ratings and Reviews
Taking photos
I have successfully used the app to spot the ISS for the first time, so I am happy with the main functionality.
However, the “Capture this moment” function simply takes a screenshot, which is rather pointless as the ISS itself is covered by the icon on the screen.
It would be more useful to be able to take an actual photo, without all the information, lines, icons etc. that are displayed on the screen.
Developer Response ,
Thank you for your suggestion. We are committed to continuous improvement and embrace the opportunity to evolve our app in ways that resonate with our users. Stay tuned for updates on our progress, and once again, thank you for your constructive and forward-thinking contribution.
For direct support or to provide more insights, feel free to reach out to SpotTheStation@hq.nasa.gov.
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i wish it could say dates further into the future though
Developer Response ,
The accuracy of the estimated sighting times will decay the longer we project into the future. That is why data is only estimated for the upcoming 14 days.
Thank you for your suggestion. We are committed to continuous improvement and embrace the opportunity to evolve our app in ways that resonate with our users. Stay tuned for updates on our progress, and once again, thank you for your constructive and forward-thinking contribution.
Brilliant
Downloaded in the morning, saw the station later on in the evening, timing was perfect using the AR view. Pretty surreal knowing people are on board. Thank you!
Developer Response ,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with spotting the station through the app! We're delighted to have played a part in your journey to explore the wonders of space. Please invite your friends and family to install and use this free app so that they can also enjoy it.
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 based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- NASA
- Size
- 86.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Dutch, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © NASA 2025
- Price
- Free