Real-Time ISS Location Tracker and Historical Data Logger
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Automate the tracking of the International Space Station's (ISS) real-time location and log its historical data. This workflow captures live satellite positions and stores them for future analysis.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a robust solution for monitoring the International Space Station's (ISS) live trajectory. It leverages an external API to fetch current satellite positions at minute intervals. The retrieved latitude, longitude, and timestamp data are then precisely formatted and stored in a TimescaleDB database. This enables the creation of a comprehensive historical record of the ISS's journey, perfect for researchers, space enthusiasts, or any application requiring real-time geospatial data on orbital assets. Automate your space tracking with ease and build powerful historical datasets.
Key Features
- Real-Time Tracking: Fetches the ISS's current latitude, longitude, and timestamp every minute.
- Automated Data Ingestion: Seamlessly sends collected data to your TimescaleDB instance.
- Historical Data Storage: Builds a growing dataset of ISS positions for analysis and visualization.
- Configurable Schedule: Easily adjust the polling frequency to suit your needs.
- Streamlined Integration: Designed for straightforward setup and integration with your existing n8n workflows.
How To Use
- Cron Node: Configure the 'Cron' node to trigger the workflow at your desired interval (e.g., 'everyMinute').
- HTTP Request Node: Set the 'HTTP Request' node's URL to
https://api.wheretheiss.at/v1/satellites/25544/positionsand addtimestampsto the query parameters, setting its value to={{Date.now()}}. - Set Node: In the 'Set' node, map the incoming 'latitude', 'longitude', and 'timestamp' from the HTTP Request to new fields with the same names.
- TimescaleDB Node: Configure the 'TimescaleDB' node to connect to your database. Specify the table name (e.g., 'iss') and the columns ('latitude, longitude, timestamp') to store the data.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "ec85432f-60b0-42ea-943b-0aaa7312811c",
"name": "Real-Time ISS Location Tracker and Historical Data Logger",
"nodes": 27,
"category": "Operations",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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