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3D Globe ISS Tracker - Real-time Space Station Visualization

3D Globe ISS Tracker: Space Exploration in Real-time

Experience the wonder of space exploration with our 3D Globe ISS Tracker - a stunning visualization that brings the International Space Station’s journey to life right in your browser.

🛰️ Key Features:

  • Real-time ISS Tracking: Watch the ISS orbit Earth in real-time
  • Interactive 3D Globe: Explore Earth with intuitive mouse controls
  • Live Data Updates: Get current altitude, speed, and location data
  • Global Time Zones: Track current time across major cities worldwide

🌍 Interactive Experience

Stunning Visualization

  • Beautiful 3D Earth rendering with realistic textures
  • Smooth camera controls for immersive exploration
  • Real-time position updates with orbital path tracking

Rich Information Display

  • Current ISS altitude and velocity
  • Geographic coordinates and location data
  • Time zone information for cities below the orbit

🚀 Technical Implementation

Built with cutting-edge web technologies:

  • Solid.js: For reactive UI updates and smooth performance
  • Three.js: Powering the 3D globe visualization
  • D3.js: Handling geographic data and projections

💻 Try It Yourself

Visit the live demo to experience the tracker in action!

Local Development

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/jhomra21/3d-globe-iss-tracker.git

# Install dependencies
cd 3d-globe-iss-tracker
bun install

# Start development server
bun run dev

🎯 Perfect For

  • Space enthusiasts
  • Educational purposes
  • Data visualization fans
  • WebGL/3D graphics developers

🔧 Usage Tips

  1. Navigation: Use your mouse to rotate and zoom the globe
  2. Track ISS: The marker shows real-time ISS position
  3. Information Panel: View detailed stats in the side panel
  4. Time Zones: Explore different time zones as you rotate

🌟 Future Enhancements

  • Historical orbit path visualization
  • Multiple satellite tracking support
  • Predictive pass calculations
  • Mobile-optimized controls

Experience the fascinating journey of the ISS with our interactive 3D tracker. Perfect for space enthusiasts and anyone curious about real-time space exploration visualization.