Well you’re in luck! NASA has a neat little tool called J-Track, which you can access at the link below. Note that you’ll need Java to run it (which you probably have installed) and that when you visit the link, it will launch the java app.
Click here for ultimate satellite tracking power!
This is not only fun for folks like me who could easily burn an hour or two finding out where sattelites are in real time but it’s also useful. Planning on placing a bet on whether or not the Shuttle will collide with something on the way up? Use this tool to calculate your odds before Vegas does it for you! Want to create your own rocket/space program in your barn? Well you’ll need to know what is up there so you can avoid it on the way up and down.
Once you launch the app, here are some useful shortcuts:
Shift+Click Zoom In
Ctrl+Click Zoom Out
Click on satellite show trace
Click in list show trace
Drag rotate in 3d
While graphically this is no Crysis, the program is simple and easy to use. You can track numerous sattlelites via a drop down menu or simply click on the dot in the app.
Enjoy!
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September 23rd, 2008 at 5:52 am
Thanks for the heads up and am headed to get this. I wonder if they track all the space garbage on the software too? Am fascinated with all the stuff flying in orbit. Anxious to see if I can calculate possible future collisions.
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