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3D ISS Tracker

Tracks the International Space Station live on a 3D globe. Team ThinkSpace was a Global Nominee at NASA Space Apps Challenge 2022.

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problem

Make the ISS's real-time position easy and fun to explore for anyone.

solution

A Three.js globe that plots the ISS's live position and orbit in the browser.

stack

JavaScript · Three.js · WebGL

challenges

  • Mapping orbital coordinates onto a 3D sphere
  • Shipping in a hackathon timeframe

learnings

  • 3D rendering on the web
  • Working fast as a team under a deadline