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A curated list of open source APIs, tools, and resources for accessing and analyzing space-related data.
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A curated list of open source APIs, tools, and resources for accessing and analyzing space-related data.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome-open-source-space-data-apis
- Owner: awesomelistsio
- Created: 2024-12-28T20:54:29.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-28T20:56:04.000Z (5 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-18T13:01:58.821Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: open-source, space, space-data, space-technology
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://www.awesomelists.xyz/
- Size: 3.91 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 2
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# Awesome Open Source Space Data APIs [](https://github.com/awesomelistsio/awesome)
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> A curated list of open source APIs, tools, and resources for accessing and analyzing space-related data. This list covers everything from satellite imagery to planetary science, making it ideal for developers, researchers, and space enthusiasts.
## Contents
- [General Resources](#general-resources)
- [Satellite Imagery APIs](#satellite-imagery-apis)
- [Planetary Science APIs](#planetary-science-apis)
- [Orbital Tracking APIs](#orbital-tracking-apis)
- [Space Weather APIs](#space-weather-apis)
- [Astrophysics and Astronomy APIs](#astrophysics-and-astronomy-apis)
- [Development Tools](#development-tools)
- [Educational Resources](#educational-resources)
- [Community and Forums](#community-and-forums)
- [Contribute](#contribute)
- [License](#license)
## General Resources
- **[NASA Open APIs](https://api.nasa.gov/)** - A collection of APIs from NASA, including imagery, Mars rover data, exoplanet databases, and more.
- **[ESA Open Data Portal](https://www.esa.int/Applications/Observing_the_Earth/Access_to_data)** - Provides access to European Space Agency data for Earth observation and planetary science.
- **[OpenSpaceData](https://openspacedata.org/)** - A hub for open space-related data from various organizations.
## Satellite Imagery APIs
- **[Sentinel Hub](https://www.sentinel-hub.com/)** - Provides access to Sentinel satellite data and Earth observation imagery.
- **[Google Earth Engine](https://earthengine.google.com/)** - A geospatial platform for analyzing satellite imagery and other spatial datasets.
- **[OpenEO API](https://openeo.org/)** - A standard API for accessing and processing Earth observation data.
- **[USGS Earth Explorer](https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/)** - Access to Landsat and other satellite imagery datasets via API.
- **[SkyWatch EarthCache](https://earthcache.skymatics.com/)** - Simplified access to satellite imagery from various providers.
## Planetary Science APIs
- **[NASA Mars Rover Photos API](https://api.nasa.gov/)** - Retrieve images taken by Mars rovers like Perseverance, Curiosity, and Opportunity.
- **[PDS Geosciences Node](https://pds-geosciences.wustl.edu/)** - Planetary Data System (PDS) for accessing geoscience data from NASA missions.
- **[Open Planetary Map](https://openplanetary.org/)** - An open-source platform for planetary science maps and data.
- **[Mars Trek API](https://trek.nasa.gov/mars/)** - Explore Mars data through a web mapping service API.
## Orbital Tracking APIs
- **[CelesTrak API](https://celestrak.com/)** - Provides data for tracking satellites and space debris.
- **[NORAD TLE Data](https://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/)** - Two-Line Element sets for satellite orbit tracking.
- **[Space-Track API](https://www.space-track.org/)** - Access to orbital tracking data, including NORAD objects.
- **[OpenSky Network API](https://opensky-network.org/)** - Real-time data for tracking aircraft and satellites.
- **[Heavens-Above API](https://heavens-above.com/)** - Data for tracking visible satellites and space objects.
## Space Weather APIs
- **[NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center](https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products-and-data)** - APIs for solar and geomagnetic activity.
- **[NASA Heliophysics Data](https://heliophysicsdata.gsfc.nasa.gov/)** - Data and APIs for studying the Sun and its interactions with Earth.
- **[Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) API](https://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/)** - Access to solar observation data.
- **[Space Weather API](https://spaceweatherlive.com/en/)** - Real-time solar and geomagnetic activity data.
## Astrophysics and Astronomy APIs
- **[SIMBAD Astronomical Database API](http://simbad.u-strasbg.fr/simbad/)** - Data on celestial objects, including stars, galaxies, and nebulae.
- **[NASA Exoplanet Archive API](https://exoplanetarchive.ipac.caltech.edu/)** - Access data on exoplanets and their host stars.
- **[Astroquery](https://astroquery.readthedocs.io/)** - A Python library for querying astronomical databases.
- **[TESS API](https://tess.mit.edu/)** - Data from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
- **[ESA Gaia Archive API](https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/gaia/)** - Access to the Gaia mission’s stellar catalog.
## Development Tools
- **[AstroPy](https://www.astropy.org/)** - A Python library for astronomy and astrophysics.
- **[PyEphem](https://pypi.org/project/ephem/)** - A library for astronomy computations, including satellite tracking.
- **[GMAT (General Mission Analysis Tool)](https://gmat.gsfc.nasa.gov/)** - An open-source tool for space mission analysis and design.
- **[SPICE Toolkit](https://naif.jpl.nasa.gov/naif/)** - A library for computing geometric and other parameters in space science.
## Educational Resources
- **[NASA Data Tutorials](https://data.nasa.gov/)** - Tutorials for accessing and using NASA’s data APIs.
- **[EarthData Tutorials](https://earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/data-tutorials)** - Learn how to use NASA Earth observation data.
- **[Google Earth Engine Developers Guide](https://developers.google.com/earth-engine/)** - A guide to using Google Earth Engine for geospatial analysis.
- **[Astroquery Documentation](https://astroquery.readthedocs.io/)** - Learn how to use Astroquery for querying space-related data.
## Community and Forums
- **[Reddit: r/Space](https://www.reddit.com/r/space/)** - A subreddit for discussions about space and space technology.
- **[NASA Developer Network](https://developers.nasa.gov/)** - A hub for developers working with NASA APIs.
- **[Space Stack Exchange](https://space.stackexchange.com/)** - A Q&A site for space enthusiasts and professionals.
- **[AstroPython Slack](https://astropy.org/slack.html)** - A Slack community for astronomy and astrophysics developers.
## Contribute
Contributions are welcome!
## License
[](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)