Live ISS Tracker & Real-Time Space Station Map
Watch the International Space Station move across the map in real time. The position updates four times per second so you see smooth, continuous motion. Click "Follow ISS" to keep it centered as it orbits, and adjust your zoom level while following.
Want to spot the ISS from your backyard? Try our Next ISS Pass tool for exact times, directions and brightness. Scroll down for the live Earth video feed, FAQs and more.
🌍 Live 4K Earth View from ISS
Watch Earth live in 4K from Sen's video cameras on the International Space Station, downlinked via NASA. This is the world's first continuous 4K livestream from space, empowering you to see our planet like astronauts do. Note: The feed includes an orbital position overlay and automatic camera switching. Around 20 hours of live video daily.
About This Dashboard
This project is the work of Neil and Leo Johnson to learn coding and pursue our passion for space. To contact us please e‑mail info@issinfo.net.
ISS Tracker FAQs
How often is the ISS position updated?
The map updates four times per second (4Hz) giving you smooth, real-time tracking. You can click "Follow ISS" to keep the station centered on screen, and adjust your zoom level while following to see more or less of the surrounding area.
How accurate is the live ISS map?
Ground track accuracy is generally within a few kilometers of the actual position. For visual spotting where timing matters, use the Next ISS Pass page for local predictions.
Why might I not see the ISS even during a pass?
You need darkness or deep twilight while the ISS is still sunlit. Daylight passes and those when the station is in Earth's shadow are invisible to the naked eye.
Altitude vs elevation?
Altitude (around 400 km) is the station's height above Earth. Elevation in pass predictions is the angle above your horizon during a flyover.
Where do you get the data?
The live position comes from Two-Line Element (TLE) orbital data published by CelesTrak. We run these through an SGP4 propagator to calculate the position four times per second. Crew information comes from Open Notify, and country names use OpenStreetMap Nominatim. Thanks to these providers and the open-source community.
How can I plan my next sighting?
Head to the Next ISS Pass tool. It auto-detects your location (or you can enter coordinates) and lists visible passes with direction, elevation and brightness (magnitude).