ISS Current Location Badge

Track the ISS and catch the next visible pass from your sky. Lightweight, privacy-conscious, no AI API, no login required.

## ISS Current Location Badge Track the International Space Station directly from your Chrome toolbar. ISS Current Location Badge provides a lightweight and privacy-conscious way to monitor the current position of the ISS in real time. The extension displays live ISS status information in the toolbar badge and offers quick access to orbital data, map visualization, and local pass predictions. ### Features * Live toolbar badge showing current ISS status * Real-time latitude and longitude updates * Compact popup map displaying the ISS position * Optional overhead pass prediction for your location * Local visibility estimation using TLE orbital data * Fast and lightweight interface * Multi-language support * No account or login required ### How It Works The extension periodically refreshes ISS position data in the background using publicly available space tracking APIs. Orbital TLE data is used to estimate future visible passes over your area. If you choose to allow location access, your location is used only to calculate local ISS visibility and pass timing. Location access is optional and requested only after explicit user interaction. ### Data Sources * WhereTheISS / Open Notify for live ISS position data * CelesTrak for orbital TLE data * OpenStreetMap for map tiles and map rendering ### Privacy * No user tracking * No advertising * No analytics collection * No account required * Location access is optional * Location data is not continuously monitored ### Ideal For * Space enthusiasts * Students and teachers * Astronomy fans * Users looking for a simple ISS tracker in Chrome Stay connected to the International Space Station directly from your browser.