What's New

* Added an information screen for the AR View, which shows current station details and information about the next sighting.
* Redirects users from notifications to the AR View with the information screen.
* Added a step-by-step tutorial for the first-time users visit the AR View, similar to that for the Home page.
* Included an option in the Settings for users to restart the step-by-step tutorials for the Home and AR View pages.
* Added the exact time of next sighting next to the date inside the Next Sighting box on the home page.
* Included a third filter for Max Height in addition to the Time of Day and Duration filters on the Upcoming Sightings list.
* Improved the design and icons for the bottom navigation menu.
* Bug fixes and third-party software maintenance updates.
* Added Live Stream of the station camera under Resources

App Description

For anyone who has ever gazed up at the night sky and wondered about the mysteries of the universe, witnessing the International Space Station pass overhead can be an awe-inspiring moment. The Spot the Station mobile app is designed to notify users when the space station is visible overhead from their location. It aims to broaden access and awareness of the station and NASA globally, by providing users with an opportunity to experience the wonder of the space station firsthand. The realization that there are human beings living and working in that tiny dot, orbiting the Earth at a mind-boggling speed of 17,500 miles per hour, is breathtaking. The app includes several helpful features including: 1. 2D & 3D real-time location views of the station 2. Upcoming Sighting Lists with visibility data 3. Augmented Reality (AR) view with compass and trajectory lines embedded into the camera view 4. Up-to-date NASA space station Resources & Blog 5. Privacy Settings 6. Push Notifications when the station is approaching your location.

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • November 14, 2023 Initial release
  • March 19, 2024 New version 1.2.3
  • April 24, 2024 New version 1.3.0

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