ISS_COORDS_2021-02-18: International Space Station Trajectory and Sighting Data

ISS_COORDS_2021-02-18 provides the best estimated real-time trajectory and local sighting opportunities for the International Space Station. The data is generated by Trajectory Operations and Planning (TOPO) flight controllers at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The dataset was last updated on 2026-04-10.

Use Cases

• Predicting local ISS sighting opportunities based on the real-time trajectory data.
• Analyzing orbital patterns and trajectory data for the International Space Station.
• Visualizing the real-time position and path of the ISS for educational or public outreach purposes.

Strengths

• Data originates from NASA's Trajectory Operations and Planning (TOPO) flight controllers, an authoritative source.
• Dataset was last updated on 2026-04-10 19:37:53.978619.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and data scale are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The primary file format is BIN, which may require specialized tools for access and analysis.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Generated by Trajectory Operations and Planning (TOPO) flight controllers at Johnson Space Center.

Time Range

Snapshot from 2021-02-18, with updates as of 2026-04-10.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 19:37:53.978619; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Global, covering the orbital path of the International Space Station.