ISS Position Tracker (CLI)

A simple cli python tool for tracking the position of the International Space Station (ISS) in real time as well as how many people are currently in space!

Features

• Real-time ISS Tracking - Get live latitude and longitude coordinates of the ISS
• Crew Counter - Display the current number of people aboard the ISS
• Flexible Tracking Modes:
  • Single request
  • Multiple requests (specify count)
  • Continuous tracking (until interrupted)
• Error Handling - Graceful handling of network issues and API errors

Requirements

• Python 3.8+
• Internet connection (for API access)

Installation and Usage

• PyPI page: Click here

• Install the CLI application

pip install iss-tracker-cli

• Launch the CLI application:

iss-tracker

Commands

• help - Lists all commands.

• track {parameter}

  • {-t} - Returns position data for the ISS until interrupted.
  • {[num]} - Returns position data for the ISS [num] times.

• people - Returns the number of people that are currently in space.

Notes

• Uses the public Open Notify API
• Requires an internet connection
• API response speed and reliability may vary
• Continuous tracking (-t) runs until manually stopped (Ctrl+C)