Real-Time Satellite Data to AWS SQS Automation
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Automate the retrieval of real-time satellite positions and send them to AWS SQS for further processing. This workflow leverages scheduled API calls to track celestial objects and queue their data efficiently.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a robust solution for real-time satellite tracking and data management. It begins by triggering an HTTP request to a dedicated API endpoint (https://api.wheretheiss.at/v1/satellites/25544/positions) every minute. The response, containing satellite coordinates and timestamps, is then processed by a 'Set' node to extract and structure key information such as latitude, longitude, timestamp, and the satellite's name. Finally, these structured data points are seamlessly sent to an AWS Simple Queue Service (SQS) queue, acting as a reliable buffer for downstream applications or further analysis. This ensures that critical satellite telemetry is always available and manageable.
Key Features
- Scheduled Data Ingestion: Automatically fetches satellite position data at a defined interval (every minute).
- Data Transformation: Extracts and organizes essential satellite telemetry like latitude, longitude, and timestamp.
- Cloud-Native Integration: Seamlessly sends processed data to AWS SQS for robust message queuing.
- Real-Time Tracking: Enables continuous monitoring of satellite positions.
- Configurable Credentials: Supports secure connection to AWS SQS using provided credentials.
How To Use
- Configure the Cron Node: Set the
triggerTimesparameter toeveryMinuteto initiate the workflow on a recurring basis. - Set up the HTTP Request Node: Ensure the
urlis set tohttps://api.wheretheiss.at/v1/satellites/25544/positions. Add a query parametertimestampswith the value={{Date.now();}}to request current positions. - Configure the Set Node: Map the incoming JSON data from the HTTP Request node to create new fields. Specifically, extract
latitude,longitude,timestamp, andnamefrom the first item (0) of the response JSON. - Connect the AWS SQS Node: Set up your AWS SQS credentials and specify the target
queuename where the satellite data should be sent. Ensure the data flows from the 'Set' node to the 'AWS SQS' node.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "07c1aea3-f7fa-4178-ab62-a86fab47e15e",
"name": "Real-Time Satellite Data to AWS SQS Automation",
"nodes": 14,
"category": "DevOps",
"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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