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OrbitalWiki API

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Overview

Catalog of 16,000+ satellites merging CelesTrak, GCAT, Wikidata; free tier included

OrbitalWiki is a science & math API. Requests are authenticated with an API key. It is served over HTTPS and allows browser requests (CORS).

At a glance

Authentication
API key
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes

Questions

Does the OrbitalWiki API need an API key?

Yes. The OrbitalWiki API uses API key authentication; the documentation explains how to get credentials.

Can I call the OrbitalWiki API from the browser?

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

Does the OrbitalWiki API support HTTPS?

Yes, the OrbitalWiki API is served over HTTPS.

What are alternatives to the OrbitalWiki API?

Other Science & Math APIs include NASA, arXiv, NASA ADS, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, CORE.

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