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OrbitalWiki

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

OrbitalWiki API is a free Science & Math API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and supports CORS, so it can be called from the browser.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Yes
Category
Science & Math
Visit documentation ↗orbitalwiki.com

About OrbitalWiki

Free REST API for satellite orbital data, TLE/OMM elements, operators, NORAD and COSPAR records, with field-level provenance where available.

Provider
OrbitalWiki
Website
orbitalwiki.com ↗

Details from orbitalwiki.com.

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Open Ephemeris logo

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Sub-arcsecond planetary positions, natal charts, transits, and Human Design from NASA JPL DE440

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OrbitalWiki API FAQ

Who provides the OrbitalWiki API?

The OrbitalWiki API is provided by OrbitalWiki (orbitalwiki.com). Free REST API for satellite orbital data, TLE/OMM elements, operators, NORAD and COSPAR records, with field-level provenance where available.

Is the OrbitalWiki API free?

Yes. The OrbitalWiki API is listed in the Science & Math category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the OrbitalWiki API require an API key?

Yes. The OrbitalWiki API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the OrbitalWiki API from the browser?

Yes. The OrbitalWiki API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly.

Does the OrbitalWiki API support HTTPS?

Yes. The OrbitalWiki API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.