Real-time position of the International Space Station. Source: api.wheretheiss.at (free, keyless). Updates every 5 seconds.
ISS Live Tracker
The ISS Live Tracker shows the International Space Station's current position on a real-time map and tells you when it will next pass over your location.
Follow the station in orbit
The ISS circles Earth about every 90 minutes at roughly 28,000 km/h, some 400 km up. The tracker plots its live latitude and longitude on a map so you can watch it move, and shows details like its altitude and speed.
Spot it with your own eyes
Because the station is large and reflective, it is visible from the ground as a bright, fast-moving "star" around dawn or dusk. Knowing the next pass time for your location lets you step outside and see it - a genuinely memorable sight that needs no telescope.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does the ISS travel?
About 28,000 km/h, completing an orbit of Earth roughly every 90 minutes at an altitude of around 400 km.
Can I actually see the ISS from the ground?
Yes. It appears as a bright, steadily moving point of light, best seen shortly after sunset or before sunrise when it catches the sun.
How does the tracker know where it is?
It uses live orbital position data to plot the station's current latitude and longitude on the map.
Does it show when the ISS will pass over me?
Yes. It can indicate upcoming passes for your location so you know when to look up.
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