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CelesTrak API

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Overview

Satellite orbital TLE catalog, collision forecasts and space environment datasets

CelesTrak is a science & math API. It needs no API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).

At a glance

Authentication
No auth
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes

Questions

Does the CelesTrak API need an API key?

No. The CelesTrak API can be called without an API key or sign-up, which makes it handy for prototypes and front-end demos.

Can I call the CelesTrak API from the browser?

Yes. The CelesTrak API sends CORS headers, so a web page can call it directly with fetch().

Does the CelesTrak API support HTTPS?

Yes, the CelesTrak API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the CelesTrak API?

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Listed from public-apis database (MIT).