Show HN: Real-time Solar System with 526k asteroids and all tracked satellites

Category: other

Tags: 3d-visualization, space, real-time, webgl, astronomy

Score: 6.7/10 (Innovation: 6, Technical: 8, Documentation: 3, Utility: 6)

Space Now is a real-time 3D visualization of the Solar System in the browser, rendering 526,000 asteroids and thousands of satellites with positions updated daily from NASA JPL and CelesTrak. It combines large-scale orbital data with interactive camera controls and VR support, making space data accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

Target audience: space enthusiasts, educators, researchers, and general public

Repository: https://space.bl2.net/

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