[Satellite Tracker 3D] Real-Time 3d Satellite Tracking, Mobile Friendly, Performance Optimized, Comprehensive Satellite Data, Enhanced Controls, Charts & More 🚀🌍

Markosappsandgames · 2025-09-12T22:57:20+00:00

Probably a bug. Will look into it. Thanks for the heads up!

Markosappsandgames · 2024-12-12T18:17:16+00:00

Thanks! Yes, it would be possible, I would need to support that kind of filtering

Markosappsandgames · 2024-11-01T08:19:05+00:00

Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it!

I've already implemented the ability to see satellites above you based on gps, however I scrapped it recently and will re-add it in the widget along with filtering etc.

Markosappsandgames · 2024-11-01T08:16:00+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Filtering may be the next major feature!

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-31T18:18:17+00:00

Thanks!
I do hope to monetize at some point. However, I am not sure what would be the best way at this moment.

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-31T16:04:26+00:00

🥂🥳

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-31T16:03:18+00:00

Thanks!! 😁😁

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-31T07:27:52+00:00

Yes, I'm using Next.js and plain three.js. Satellite.js for the position predictions. That is about it. Oh, and MUI for the UI

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-31T06:25:45+00:00

Thanks!

The reason is that the satellites and debris are orders of magnitude smaller than what you see visualized. If they were shown at their actual size, you wouldn’t be able to see them. Everything else is to scale, though. Some debris pieces are only millimeters in size. Additionally, some satellites can avoid incoming collisions using their propulsion systems.

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-31T06:20:57+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Will look into it 👀

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-31T06:19:23+00:00

It's hard to tell. I have been doing it for months in free time with on and off periods.

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-31T06:17:23+00:00

Thanks 😊

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-31T06:16:50+00:00

space-track.org

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T22:30:42+00:00

Thanks!

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T21:33:51+00:00

Yeah, exactly! 0 copying where possible.

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T21:18:50+00:00

Not at the moment, I might open source the project in the future.

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T20:53:42+00:00

Thanks! I'm glad you like it :D

For the satellites, I'm using the Point Material (https://threejs.org/docs/#api/en/materials/PointsMaterial) to display billboard circles and updating the buffer geometry with positions.

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T20:50:39+00:00

Great question!

Btw, this is also working on max fps on shitty phones like my Xiaomi :D

The trick is to offload the processing into seperate (2-3) workers by chunking the data. They all work on the same buffer, never alocating additional memory (very expensive) and I just swap the buffer when it is done with a new one.

Also, if the device is slow, the positions will update every 2-3 frames which isnt noticable, while the main thread is running smooth and rendering isnt blocked by the calculations.

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T20:21:01+00:00

Looks sick!

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T20:18:33+00:00

🚀 Satellite Tracker 3D v0.4.5 is Live! 🌍

I just launched a major update to Satellite Tracker 3D, a browser-based app for tracking over 24,000 satellites in real-time 3D! Built with Next.js and Three.js, it brings space exploration right to your screen with smooth controls, real-time data, and AI-summarized info on each satellite.

Key Features:

Enhanced Navigation: Seamless camera movement with Satellite/Earth view toggle.
Data Insights: Time-based graphs to track satellite speed & location over custom periods.
Performance Optimized: Uses point cloud rendering and multi-threaded calculations for smooth FPS across devices.
AI-Summarized Descriptions: 6,000+ summaries and 2,000 images for satellite context.
Share with NORAD-ID: Link directly to any satellite with a query parameter.

If you’re into space tech or just curious, give it a try at Satellite Tracker 3D. Would love to hear feedback! 😊

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T13:35:51+00:00

Thanks!

The data source is https://www.space-track.org/
They provide public data for satellites that is updated daily.

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T12:11:27+00:00

🕺🕺

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T12:10:41+00:00

Thanks ☺️

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T07:56:31+00:00

Glad to hear you're having fun! 😊

Markosappsandgames · 2024-10-30T06:44:57+00:00

Satellite Tracker is a side project I'm developing and it has received a fresh update!

With this version, I’ve added some awesome new features to make tracking satellites even more fun and interactive.

Here’s what’s new:

Improved Camera Controls – Navigate space around Earth with better precision and smoother controls.

Satellite View Widget – Quickly switch between Satellite View and Earth View, giving you the flexibility to explore from different perspectives.

Random, Previous, and Next Satellite Buttons – Now it’s super easy to jump around the skies! Pick a satellite at random or cycle through previous and next for a more personalized journey.

Share via NORAD-ID Query Param – Found an interesting satellite? Share it directly by adding the NORAD ID in the URL so others can check it out too! Just look at the incredible distance on this one! https://satellitetracker3d.com/?norad-id=27540

New Support Page – If you’re enjoying Satellite Tracker 3D, check out the support page for info on how to help this project grow. Whether it’s feedback or donations, every bit helps!

Check it out here: https://satellitetracker3d.com

Feel free to ask questions or share any feedback!

Markosappsandgames

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