sat-vis is a static web application that renders a 3D visualization of satellite orbits using Cesium. It fetches real-time Two-Line Element (TLE) data from Celestrak to display satellite trajectories interactively—all entirely in the browser without the need for a backend server.
This project demonstrates an engaging way to visualize satellite orbits in three dimensions using modern web technologies. By integrating live TLE data with Cesium’s 3D capabilities, sat-vis offers both space enthusiasts and developers a straightforward example of interactive satellite visualization—all in a static site.
- Interactive 3D Visualization: Uses Cesium to render satellite orbits in a dynamic 3D environment.
- Real-Time Data: Retrieves up-to-date TLE data from Celestrak for live satellite tracking.
- Pure Front-End Implementation: Built entirely with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript—no server-side code required.
- Easy Deployment: Simply open the HTML file in your browser, or serve it with any static file server.
- A modern web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.)
Clone the repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/boostedspaceprogram/sat-vis.git
cd sat-visThe project relies on the following libraries:
- Cesium: A 3D globe and map engine for rendering satellite orbits.
- satellite.js: A library for satellite orbit calculations.
Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or bug fixes, please fork the repository and submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.