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Spot the Station

Spot the Station

See The Space Station Overhead

11K ratings
314 reviews
๐Ÿ“š Education
Free

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Released
July 17, 2023
Updated
August 27, 2026

Developer

NASA
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Receive notifications when the International Space Station is visible from your location. Explore real-time 2D and 3D views, augmented reality tracking, and access NASA resources. Experience the wonder of human presence in orbit.

โœ“Real-time 2D & 3D station location
โœ“Upcoming sighting lists
โœ“Augmented reality view with trajectory
โœ“NASA space station resources & blog
โœ“Push notifications for sightings
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What users say about Spot the Station

Reviews of Spot the Station are mostly positive: the Education app is rated 4.8/5 from 11K App Store ratings. What users like most: awesome App, ISS joy. Top complaints: AR View jumps to a bug screen, loses location. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ๐Ÿš€Awesome App
  • ๐Ÿš€ISS joy!
  • ๐Ÿš€Awesome App!
  • ๐Ÿš€Brilliant
  • ๐Ÿš€Great fun app
  • ๐Ÿš€Works
  • ๐Ÿš€Fantastic App
  • ๐Ÿš€Works great on my phone
  • ๐Ÿš€Simple utility that does the job well
  • ๐Ÿš€Accurate and easy to use!!
  • ๐Ÿš€Location working now
  • ๐Ÿš€App greatly improved!
  • ๐Ÿš€Everything works.
  • ๐Ÿš€So awesome!!

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›AR View jumps to a bug screen
  • ๐Ÿ›Loses location
  • ๐Ÿ›Can't open
  • ๐Ÿ›Current location
  • ๐Ÿ›Crashes on iPhone 15 Pro
  • ๐Ÿ›Didn't work, now it does
  • ๐Ÿ›Measurement units.
  • ๐Ÿ›Taking photos
  • ๐Ÿ›Crashes when granting camera permission
  • ๐Ÿ›Crashes on iPhone 15 Pro
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What's New in Spot the Station

1.11.0

August 27, 2026

* Optimized the app for the newest versions of operating systems. * Updated the underlying software framework to the latest version to improve performance and stability. * Minor bug fixes and third-party software maintenance updates.

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User reviews

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Yay

Yay
66741cook

Fascinating

Informative in spot on
PPpale gray piper

Working again

Update: finally started working again today.

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Worked last week, now it does not show the ISS at all nor any future passings.
TMTexas Mark

App hasnโ€™t worked for weeks

Was working great before the previous update
JJeff513

No telemetry on the app for days on end

App is bugged and shows no data at all and crashes randomly. Not sure what has happened but it was working great, now itโ€™s not even working at all.
DDDavid Dixxon
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Location-detection bugs are fixed, and the app is much much better.

Bug

Location FIXED with the latest update

Bug

App now working as expected

Bug

App crashes when trying to use AR

Bug

Crashes when granting camera permission

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Requested Features

4 requests

Would like to know speed and height at which this incredible machine is whizzing above our planet!

Feature

I wish it could say dates further into the future though

Feature

I would love to have an option of the map to show where it's at like which country or state it's flying over

Feature

Would be nice if the notification would give you the details of the pass over your location i.e Visible: 1 min Max Height: 16ยฐ Appears: 10ยฐ above S Disappears: 16ยฐ above S

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FAQ

What does the Spot the Station app do?

This app notifies you when the International Space Station (ISS) is visible from your current location. It provides real-time tracking, upcoming sighting information, and educational resources from NASA to enhance your viewing experience.

What are the key features of the app?

Key features include real-time 2D and 3D views of the ISS's location, lists of upcoming sightings with visibility data, an augmented reality view with compass and trajectory lines, and push notifications to alert you when the station is approaching.

Is the Spot the Station app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

Who is this app for?

This app is designed for anyone who is curious about space, enjoys stargazing, or is interested in NASA and the International Space Station. It's perfect for those who want a tangible way to connect with space exploration.

How does the augmented reality feature work?

The augmented reality (AR) view uses your device's camera to show the ISS's path across the sky. It embeds compass directions and trajectory lines directly into your camera feed, helping you pinpoint the station's exact location as it passes overhead.