Awesome Open Source Space Data APIs

     

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
• Satellite Imagery APIs
• Planetary Science APIs
• Orbital Tracking APIs
• Space Weather APIs
• Astrophysics and Astronomy APIs
• Development Tools
• Educational Resources
• Community and Forums
• Contribute
• License

General Resources

• NASA Open APIs - A collection of APIs from NASA, including imagery, Mars rover data, exoplanet databases, and more.
• ESA Open Data Portal - Provides access to European Space Agency data for Earth observation and planetary science.
• OpenSpaceData - A hub for open space-related data from various organizations.

Satellite Imagery APIs

• Sentinel Hub - Provides access to Sentinel satellite data and Earth observation imagery.
• Google Earth Engine - A geospatial platform for analyzing satellite imagery and other spatial datasets.
• OpenEO API - A standard API for accessing and processing Earth observation data.
• USGS Earth Explorer - Access to Landsat and other satellite imagery datasets via API.
• SkyWatch EarthCache - Simplified access to satellite imagery from various providers.

Planetary Science APIs

• NASA Mars Rover Photos API - Retrieve images taken by Mars rovers like Perseverance, Curiosity, and Opportunity.
• PDS Geosciences Node - Planetary Data System (PDS) for accessing geoscience data from NASA missions.
• Open Planetary Map - An open-source platform for planetary science maps and data.
• Mars Trek API - Explore Mars data through a web mapping service API.

Orbital Tracking APIs

• CelesTrak API - Provides data for tracking satellites and space debris.
• NORAD TLE Data - Two-Line Element sets for satellite orbit tracking.
• Space-Track API - Access to orbital tracking data, including NORAD objects.
• OpenSky Network API - Real-time data for tracking aircraft and satellites.
• Heavens-Above API - Data for tracking visible satellites and space objects.

Space Weather APIs

• NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center - APIs for solar and geomagnetic activity.
• NASA Heliophysics Data - Data and APIs for studying the Sun and its interactions with Earth.
• Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) API - Access to solar observation data.
• Space Weather API - Real-time solar and geomagnetic activity data.

Astrophysics and Astronomy APIs

• SIMBAD Astronomical Database API - Data on celestial objects, including stars, galaxies, and nebulae.
• NASA Exoplanet Archive API - Access data on exoplanets and their host stars.
• Astroquery - A Python library for querying astronomical databases.
• TESS API - Data from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
• ESA Gaia Archive API - Access to the Gaia mission’s stellar catalog.

Development Tools

• AstroPy - A Python library for astronomy and astrophysics.
• PyEphem - A library for astronomy computations, including satellite tracking.
• GMAT (General Mission Analysis Tool) - An open-source tool for space mission analysis and design.
• SPICE Toolkit - A library for computing geometric and other parameters in space science.

Educational Resources

• NASA Data Tutorials - Tutorials for accessing and using NASA’s data APIs.
• EarthData Tutorials - Learn how to use NASA Earth observation data.
• Google Earth Engine Developers Guide - A guide to using Google Earth Engine for geospatial analysis.
• Astroquery Documentation - Learn how to use Astroquery for querying space-related data.

Community and Forums

• Reddit: r/Space - A subreddit for discussions about space and space technology.
• NASA Developer Network - A hub for developers working with NASA APIs.
• Space Stack Exchange - A Q&A site for space enthusiasts and professionals.
• AstroPython Slack - A Slack community for astronomy and astrophysics developers.

Contribute

Contributions are welcome!

License