What the astronauts see right now
This is the view from the ISS directly down to earth. The crosshair indicates the current ground point. The map is updated every second.
Please note that the map is not real-time video. However, the position itself is real-time.
Ground point
Orbital speed
Altitude
Time
Units
miles km
ISS ground track
This map shows the ground track of the International Space Station's next orbit. The crosshair marks its current position.
The blue sections of the ISS' track indicate when the space station is in the earth's shadow. The red sections mark when the ISS is sunlit.