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International Space Station

The ISS is a crewed laboratory in low Earth orbit. Above Us shows its calculated position and orbital path on an interactive map.

Where is the ISS?

Open the interactive map to focus on the station, NORAD catalog number 25544. Its position is calculated for the selected time from the latest available orbital elements. It is not live telemetry from the station.

The ISS orbit is inclined about 51.6° to the equator. It circles Earth roughly every hour and a half, so its position changes quickly. Exact figures shown in the map depend on the current catalog.

Can you see it?

A station above your horizon is not necessarily visible. Sunlight on the ISS, a dark sky and weather all matter. Above Us shows orbital geometry and objects above the horizon; it does not predict future visible passes.

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