Space

TWIL vol.2 (MV3 delayed, HTTP Codes resource, Mars Insight EOL)

TWIL vol.2 (MV3 delayed, HTTP Codes resource, Mars Insight EOL)

A few things I learned this week.. Google delayed MV3 again; there's a great diagram showing all the HTTP response codes and when to use them; the Insight rover is now retired, but the data is available online

6 space-related APIs to check out ahead of the Artemis I launch

6 space-related APIs to check out ahead of the Artemis I launch

The week of NASA launching Artemis I is a good time to check a few of the many APIs that make tons of raw space data accessible for anyone to use.

Discover where the ISS is, where it will be, and who's on it with the ISS Notify API

Discover where the ISS is, where it will be, and who's on it with the ISS Notify API

The ISS Notify API (or is it the Open Notify API?) was written by Nathan Bergey for a Science Hack Day competition, then released to the public. You can use it to find the location of the ISS, or to find when it'll pass over a location! Check it out.

Access space-related media with the HubbleSite API

Access space-related media with the HubbleSite API

The Space Telescope Science Institute works closely with the Hubble telescope and its operation. They've made available, through their HubbleSite API, tons of photos, videos, and other data.

Accessing photos of the Mars Rover, space, landsat images, and more with the NASA API

Accessing photos of the Mars Rover, space, landsat images, and more with the NASA API

NASA's API makes their data (such as Mars rover photos) available to anyone who wants to consume it. It's an unprecedented wealth of knowledge, so let's dig in!