ISS Location Tracker
See the current location of the International Space Station.
Where the space station is now
The International Space Station orbits the Earth continuously, and this shows its current position, from live tracking data. It is a window on humanity's outpost in space, showing where it is passing over right now.
View the current location of the ISS.
A remarkable object to follow
Tracking the ISS is genuinely awe-inspiring when you consider what you are watching: a crewed spacecraft the size of a football pitch, orbiting the Earth at enormous speed, circling the entire planet roughly every hour and a half — which means it passes over a huge range of the world in a single day, and its position on the map moves visibly as you watch. People have lived and worked aboard it continuously for years, making it a permanent human presence in space. Beyond the wonder, tracking has a practical use: knowing where the ISS is helps you work out when it might be visible from where you are, since it can be seen with the naked eye as a bright, fast-moving point of light passing overhead at dawn or dusk, which is a genuinely thrilling thing to spot. The tracking uses live data and needs an internet connection. Whether for the sheer wonder of watching a crewed station circle the planet, for spotting it overhead, or for a vivid lesson in orbital motion, following the ISS connects you to one of humanity's great ongoing achievements.
ISS Location Tracker FAQ
How fast does the ISS orbit?
Extremely fast — it circles the entire Earth roughly every hour and a half, so its position moves visibly as you watch and it passes over much of the world each day.
Can I see the ISS from the ground?
Yes — it can appear as a bright, fast-moving point of light passing overhead at dawn or dusk, and knowing its location helps work out when it might be visible.
Does it need an internet connection?
Yes — it uses live tracking data, so a connection is needed.