Spot the Station

Name: Spot the Station
Rating: 4.8 (7644 reviews)
Author: NASA

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NASA
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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.

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7,6 N xếp hạng

Fabulous
23/08/2025

Gran of 2 boys, 2 girls
I’ve been watching the space station for several years. When I two sons and their families were visiting years ago, possibly in 2008, I mentioned that the station was coming over later and my oldest son was really skeptical. However, when I went out on the deck, they all came out and marveled at the fact that you could actually cross the sky. It never fails to thrill me just to see them, and know they are so far above the Earth.I will watch them until my dying day.

Phản Hồi Từ Nhà Phát Triển
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.
Fabulous
23/08/2025

Gran of 2 boys, 2 girls

I’ve been watching the space station for several years. When I two sons and their families were visiting years ago, possibly in 2008, I mentioned that the station was coming over later and my oldest son was really skeptical. However, when I went out on the deck, they all came out and marveled at the fact that you could actually cross the sky. It never fails to thrill me just to see them, and know they are so far above the Earth.I will watch them until my dying day.
Phản Hồi Từ Nhà Phát Triển 22/10/2025
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.
Dumbest idea ever to force an app on people
12/08/2025

Zildjiancat
The text/email notifications were 24 hrs in advance, allowing everyone plenty of time to set aside the few minutes they’d get to see the astronauts zipping by overhead right in front of them. Now the cumbersome app has taken place, and it’s not so great. Doesn’t provide advance notice for when the ISS will be in a person’s neighborhood, right overhead. That is truly special, being able to run outside, look up, and see them. Especially for those of us who waited all day to watch Armstrong and Aldrin actually walk on the moon right in our own living rooms. This is the modern version of that, sharing the astronaut experience from our own homes. And now, that has been taken away. Please consider keeping both available. The app has some good stuff, but it’s nothing like being notified by NASA and being able to plan time to see them fly right over your back yard. It’s especially fun for kids, and why wouldn’t NASA want to get kids interested in space exploration, too??? Please consider bringing back the text/email option you tossed last May. Apparently the app can only see what’s right in front of it at any given second, rendering any planning by mere mortals to witness the real thing flying overhead. So sad.

Phản Hồi Từ Nhà Phát Triển
Thank you for your suggestion. The Notification Settings in the app do provide the option to set a first notification (default: 15 minutes) for up to 48 hours before each sighting.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.
Dumbest idea ever to force an app on people
12/08/2025

Zildjiancat

The text/email notifications were 24 hrs in advance, allowing everyone plenty of time to set aside the few minutes they’d get to see the astronauts zipping by overhead right in front of them. Now the cumbersome app has taken place, and it’s not so great. Doesn’t provide advance notice for when the ISS will be in a person’s neighborhood, right overhead. That is truly special, being able to run outside, look up, and see them. Especially for those of us who waited all day to watch Armstrong and Aldrin actually walk on the moon right in our own living rooms. This is the modern version of that, sharing the astronaut experience from our own homes. And now, that has been taken away. Please consider keeping both available. The app has some good stuff, but it’s nothing like being notified by NASA and being able to plan time to see them fly right over your back yard. It’s especially fun for kids, and why wouldn’t NASA want to get kids interested in space exploration, too??? Please consider bringing back the text/email option you tossed last May. Apparently the app can only see what’s right in front of it at any given second, rendering any planning by mere mortals to witness the real thing flying overhead. So sad.
Phản Hồi Từ Nhà Phát Triển 22/10/2025
Thank you for your suggestion. The Notification Settings in the app do provide the option to set a first notification (default: 15 minutes) for up to 48 hours before each sighting.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.
ISS App: Update is a downgrade
15 thg 1

G’Lon Sharp
In the prior version, Spot the Station, I could easily scroll the observation opportunities, but now, while the graphics are cool, the actual ability to view the viewing opportunities and just navigate around (UI) is just awful. It’s like a car with new tires, paint, and engine, but inside, the controls are frustrating. I stopped using the app and thus dont look to spot the station any longer. With my mind on space at the moment, SpaceX Crew 11 is about to return home, I decided to open the ISS app, and was reminded how bad it is, and only now decided to write a review. As a UCLA educated EE, with a consulting business tag line of Refining Innovation, I can assure you it has not been refined. It is unfortunate, as I enjoyed keeping up on its movements. When it was to be a good showing, I’d head down to the Manhattan Beach Pier to share the upcoming sighting with people and it was easy to do so. Now, there’s no way to easy share the information necessary for viewing it. I would be completely surprised if your viewing stats have gone up with the app, as opposed to just looking up Spot the Station. Let me know if you’d like to meet on Zoom, and I could really show you in detail the issues.

Phản Hồi Từ Nhà Phát Triển
Thank you for your valuable feedback. If you have increased the font size from your phone's settings, you may not be able to see and scroll the entireUpcoming Sightings list. Please reduce the font size from your phone settings. For direct support or to provide more insights, feel free to reach out to SpotTheStation@hq.nasa.gov. Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance your app experience.
ISS App: Update is a downgrade
15 thg 1

G’Lon Sharp

In the prior version, Spot the Station, I could easily scroll the observation opportunities, but now, while the graphics are cool, the actual ability to view the viewing opportunities and just navigate around (UI) is just awful. It’s like a car with new tires, paint, and engine, but inside, the controls are frustrating. I stopped using the app and thus dont look to spot the station any longer. With my mind on space at the moment, SpaceX Crew 11 is about to return home, I decided to open the ISS app, and was reminded how bad it is, and only now decided to write a review. As a UCLA educated EE, with a consulting business tag line of Refining Innovation, I can assure you it has not been refined. It is unfortunate, as I enjoyed keeping up on its movements. When it was to be a good showing, I’d head down to the Manhattan Beach Pier to share the upcoming sighting with people and it was easy to do so. Now, there’s no way to easy share the information necessary for viewing it. I would be completely surprised if your viewing stats have gone up with the app, as opposed to just looking up Spot the Station. Let me know if you’d like to meet on Zoom, and I could really show you in detail the issues.
Phản Hồi Từ Nhà Phát Triển 25 thg 2
Thank you for your valuable feedback. If you have increased the font size from your phone's settings, you may not be able to see and scroll the entireUpcoming Sightings list. Please reduce the font size from your phone settings. For direct support or to provide more insights, feel free to reach out to SpotTheStation@hq.nasa.gov. Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance your app experience.
Fixed: Won't detect location
15/11/2023

Rogue Symmetry
I was very excited to find out this app exists. I immediately downloaded it. The first thing it asks was to allow notifications, which I said yes too. But the very next screen asks me to either enter my location or let the app detect my location. I've tried both options and neither one ever goes anywhere. It's just stuck on that screen and I can't do anything else with the app. This app is totally worthless in it's current state. 11/14 UPDATE: Giving three stars now since the developers addressed this issue and my review. I haven't had time to play with it but the issue I was having above has been solved. I will update my review as I get time with the app. Thanks, devs!

Phản Hồi Từ Nhà Phát Triển
We appreciate your input regarding the location search/detection functionality issue. We are pleased to inform you that an updated version was released to the App Store this week (v1.2.1 on Nov 13 2023), which has resolved this issue. Please install the updated version and test the app again. As the app grew, we encountered some bugs. We sincerely appreciate your understanding as we improve the user experience. We believe these enhancements will provide a smoother experience. Thank you for sticking with us as the app improves. We understand the frustration that bugs can cause and are committed to fixing them quickly. Your patience and feedback are invaluable during this phase. We are working hard to enhance the user experience and would be delighted if you could try the updated version and let us know your thoughts with an updated review and rating.
Fixed: Won't detect location
15/11/2023

Rogue Symmetry

I was very excited to find out this app exists. I immediately downloaded it. The first thing it asks was to allow notifications, which I said yes too. But the very next screen asks me to either enter my location or let the app detect my location. I've tried both options and neither one ever goes anywhere. It's just stuck on that screen and I can't do anything else with the app. This app is totally worthless in it's current state. 11/14 UPDATE: Giving three stars now since the developers addressed this issue and my review. I haven't had time to play with it but the issue I was having above has been solved. I will update my review as I get time with the app. Thanks, devs!
Phản Hồi Từ Nhà Phát Triển 14/11/2023
We appreciate your input regarding the location search/detection functionality issue. We are pleased to inform you that an updated version was released to the App Store this week (v1.2.1 on Nov 13 2023), which has resolved this issue. Please install the updated version and test the app again. As the app grew, we encountered some bugs. We sincerely appreciate your understanding as we improve the user experience. We believe these enhancements will provide a smoother experience. Thank you for sticking with us as the app improves. We understand the frustration that bugs can cause and are committed to fixing them quickly. Your patience and feedback are invaluable during this phase. We are working hard to enhance the user experience and would be delighted if you could try the updated version and let us know your thoughts with an updated review and rating.

Maintenance efforts to ensure security of API calls. Other bug fixes and third-party software maintenance updates.

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