Real-Time Satellite Tracking with n8n
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Automate the retrieval and processing of International Space Station (ISS) position data. This workflow fetches real-time location updates and reliably queues them for further processing.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow provides a robust solution for tracking the International Space Station's (ISS) real-time position. It leverages a cron trigger to periodically fetch the latest coordinates and timestamp from the 'wheretheiss.at' API. The retrieved data, including latitude, longitude, and timestamp, is then meticulously organized using a 'Set' node. Finally, this structured data is published to a RabbitMQ queue named 'iss-position', ensuring a reliable and asynchronous delivery mechanism for downstream applications or further automation steps. This setup is ideal for applications requiring continuous, up-to-date spatial information.
Key Features
- Automated Data Fetching: Reliably retrieves ISS position data at regular intervals.
- Real-time Information: Utilizes an API for live satellite location updates.
- Data Structuring: Organizes raw API responses into clear, usable fields.
- Asynchronous Messaging: Publishes data to RabbitMQ for robust and scalable processing.
- Configurable Scheduling: Easy to adjust the frequency of data retrieval.
How To Use
- Configure the 'Cron' node: Set the
triggerTimesparameter toeveryMinuteto fetch data once every minute. - Configure the 'HTTP Request' node: Ensure the
urlis set tohttps://api.wheretheiss.at/v1/satellites/25544/positions. Thetimestampsquery parameter is automatically set to the current time. - Configure the 'Set' node: Verify that the
valuesare correctly mapped from the 'HTTP Request' node's output to the desired field names: 'Latitude', 'Longitude', 'Timestamp', and 'Name'. ThekeepOnlySetoption is set totrueto maintain only these fields. - Configure the 'RabbitMQ' node: Enter your RabbitMQ connection details in the
credentialssection. Specify thequeuename asiss-positionto publish the structured data. - Establish Connections: Connect the nodes in the following order: Cron -> HTTP Request -> Set -> RabbitMQ.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "cf875062-832c-4025-8686-096375eadad0",
"name": "Real-Time Satellite Tracking with n8n",
"nodes": 17,
"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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Specializing in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes automations.
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