ISS Tracker is a React application that displays the current position of the International Space Station (ISS) on a Leaflet map and provides information on past and upcoming expeditions to the ISS. The app utilizes the Where The ISS At API to retrieve the ISS's current location and the ISS Tracking API to retrieve expedition data. The map is powered by Mapbox, and a Mapbox access token is required to use the app.
- Real-time tracking of the ISS on a map
- Information on past and upcoming expeditions to the ISS
- Responsive design for optimal viewing on different devices
These instructions will get you a copy of the project up and running on your local machine for development and testing purposes.
- Node.js
- npm (included with Node.js)
- Mapbox access token - create a free account at Mapbox to obtain a token
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/zlimteck/isstracking-react.git
- Navigate to the project directory:
cd isstracking-react
- Create a
.envfile in the root of the project and add your Mapbox access token:
REACT_APP_TOKEN_KEY=your_mapbox_access_token
- Install the dependencies:
npm install
- Start the development server:
npm start
The app will now be running on http://localhost:3000.
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React - JavaScript library for building user interfaces
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Leaflet - Open-source JavaScript library for interactive maps
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Mapbox - Mapping platform for custom designed maps
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Where The ISS At API - API for retrieving the current location of the ISS
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ISS Tracking API - API for retrieving expedition data