Space and Aerospace Websites to Check Out

Explore this selection of space and aerospace websites, offering tools, insights, and data to inspire and inform your journey through the cosmos.


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NASA Mars Trek

An interactive mapping tool for Mars exploration, offering a detailed view of the Martian surface with data from multiple missions.


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NASA DSN Now

Track real-time communication between spacecraft and NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN) antennas worldwide.


NASA Airborne Science Tracker

Follow NASA's airborne science missions in real-time and learn about the aircraft and their research objectives.


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Rocket Launch Schedule

Stay updated on upcoming rocket launches.


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Zoom Earth

Offering near real-time satellite imagery, with a captivating view of global weather patterns, natural disasters, and other planetary phenomena.


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Lunar QuickMap

A powerful tool for exploring the Moon’s surface, featuring data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.


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VFR Map

View detailed aeronautical maps for visual flight rules (VFR).


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Esri Satellite Explorer

Visualize satellite orbits and track their movements in real-time.


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SatNOGS DB

A global open-source database of satellite transmissions collected by amateur ground stations—browse frequencies, decode signals, and explore satellite metadata.


LeoLabs Visualization Platform

Visualize satellites and space debris in low Earth orbit (LEO) in real-time—an essential tool for tracking and monitoring orbital traffic and collisions.


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Global Forest Watch

Visually engaging and interactive platform to monitor forest changes, deforestation, and fire alerts in real-time, for raising awareness about the impact of wildfires and environmental conservation efforts worldwide.




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