The Universe's Best Resources
Everything you need to explore, learn, and stay current in the space world — from public domain image libraries and live spacecraft trackers to research papers and the shows that inspired a generation.
Space Agencies
NASA
Public Domain ImagesOfficial missions, news, astronaut blogs, live streams, and the most comprehensive space image library on Earth.
ESA
European AgencyEuropean Space Agency — Earth observation, science missions, Ariane launches, and the ExoMars program.
ISRO
🇮🇳 IndiaIndian Space Research Organisation — Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and Gaganyaan. Landmark achievements for Indian space exploration.
JAXA
🇯🇵 JapanJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency — Hayabusa asteroid sample return, H-III rocket, and lunar exploration programs.
SpaceX
CommercialThe commercial revolution: Falcon 9 reusable rockets, Starlink, Dragon crew capsule, and the planet-hopping Starship.
NASA JPL
Planetary ScienceJet Propulsion Laboratory — the home of Mars rovers, Voyager, Cassini, and solar system robotic exploration.
Telescopes & Imagery
JWST Gallery
Free to UseJames Webb Space Telescope official image releases. Free to use with attribution. Stunning infrared universe.
HubbleSite
Free to Use30+ years of deep space imagery. Every image is downloadable in print resolution. Galaxies, nebulae, stellar nurseries.
NASA Image Library
Public Domain200,000+ public domain images, audio clips, and video. Full REST API available for developers.
NASA APOD
DailyAstronomy Picture of the Day — one stunning space image every day since 1995, with an expert explanation. A true institution.
ESA Multimedia
ESA ImagesESA's image and video archive. Earth observation, Mars Express, Solar Orbiter, Rosetta comet landing.
NASA Earth Observatory
Earth ScienceEarth from space — stunning satellite imagery of storms, fires, floods, cities, and glaciers from an orbital perspective.
News & Editorial
Space.com
NewsBreaking space news, mission coverage, astrophotography guides, and accessible explanations of complex science.
Universe Today
IndependentIndependent space journalism since 1999. Deep dives, original reporting, and a massive archive.
Planetary Society
Sagan's LegacyFounded by Carl Sagan. Space advocacy, mission coverage, SETI, and the LightSail solar sail project.
Sky & Telescope
Amateur AstronomyObserving guides, astrophotography tutorials, planetary almanacs, and deep sky object databases.
Spaceflight Now
Launch CoverageLaunch schedule, mission status, and live coverage of every significant rocket launch worldwide.
Astronomy Magazine
MagazineMonthly magazine and website covering everything from backyard observing to cutting-edge cosmology research.
Interactive & Tools
NASA Eyes on the Solar System
3D InteractiveReal-time 3D simulation of the solar system. Track Voyager's exact position. See where every spacecraft is right now.
Stellarium Web
PlanetariumBrowser-based interactive star map. Point it at tonight's sky and identify every star, planet, and constellation.
Heavens-Above
Pass PredictionsISS and satellite pass predictions for your exact location. Know when to look up and see the station overhead.
Exoplanet Exploration
ExoplanetsNASA's exoplanet catalog. 5,600+ confirmed planets beyond our solar system. Visualisations and discovery methods.
SpaceWeather.com
Space WeatherSolar activity, aurora forecasts, and near-Earth asteroid alerts. Essential for amateur radio operators and aurora chasers.
NASA API Portal
For DevelopersFree APIs: APOD images, Mars rover photos, Near Earth Object tracking, Earth satellite imagery. Great for developers.
Science & Education
Cosmos: A Personal Voyage
Cosmos 1980Carl Sagan's landmark 1980 PBS series. Changed how humanity sees itself. Available on many streaming platforms.
Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
Cosmos 2014Neil deGrasse Tyson's 2014 sequel. 135 million viewers in 181 countries. Now on Disney+/National Geographic.
PBS Space Time
YouTubeDeep-dive YouTube series on physics, cosmology, and the nature of reality. Graduate-level but accessible.
Kurzgesagt
YouTubeBeautifully animated explainer videos covering space, physics, biology, and existential questions. Millions of views.
NASA YouTube
OfficialOfficial NASA channel: ISS live stream, launch coverage, mission videos, JWST reveal events. Fully embeddable.
ArXiv Astrophysics
Research PapersPreprint server for astrophysics research papers. Read every paper before it's formally published. Free, open access.
Commercial Space
Rocket Lab
Small LaunchSmall launch vehicle Electron and the reusable Neutron. Pioneer of rideshare missions to orbit for smallsats.
Planet Labs
Earth Observation200+ Earth-observation satellites providing daily coverage of every point on Earth. Agriculture, climate, conflict monitoring.
Spire Global
Data AnalyticsConstellation of nanosatellites for weather prediction, maritime tracking, and aviation data. API-first approach.
Astroscale
Debris RemovalSpace debris removal. The first company building spacecraft that dock with and deorbit defunct satellites.
Pixxel
🇮🇳 IndiaIndian hyperspectral satellite startup. High-resolution hyperspectral imagery for agriculture, mining, and environment.
LeoLabs
Space Situational AwarenessGround-based radar network for tracking objects in low Earth orbit. Real-time conjunction alerts for operators.
Indian NewSpace
IN-SPACe
Regulatory BodyIndian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre — regulates and authorises all private space activity in India. The gateway to India's commercial space era.
NSIL
ISRO CommercialNewSpace India Limited — ISRO's commercial arm. Handles satellite launches, technology transfer, and production of PSLV and GSLV rockets for commercial clients.
Skyroot Aerospace
First Private LaunchFirst private Indian company to launch a rocket to space — Vikram-S reached 89.5 km in November 2022. Building Vikram-1 for orbital missions with 3D-printed components.
AgniKul Cosmos
3D-Printed EngineBuilt the world's first single-piece 3D-printed rocket engine (Agnilet). Their Agnibaan rocket targets 300 kg to LEO with a fully customisable launch configuration.
Dhruva Space
Smallsat ServicesEnd-to-end smallsat missions — satellite design, integration, launch management, and ground station services. Orbited payloads on ISRO PSLV and SpaceX Transporter missions.
Digantara
Space AwarenessSpace situational awareness startup building a commercial sensor network in orbit. Their SCOT satellite is the world's first commercial in-orbit space object tracker.
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