Real-Time ISS Position Tracker to Firebase

This n8n workflow automates the process of fetching the International Space Station’s (ISS) current position every minute and storing the data in a Firebase Realtime Database. It is ideal for monitoring live satellite data and creating a real-time visualization or tracking system.

The workflow starts with a Cron node set to trigger every minute. Once triggered, it makes an HTTP request to the ‘Where the ISS’ API to retrieve the current latitude, longitude, and timestamp of the ISS. The response data is then processed through a Set node, which extracts these key values.

Finally, the extracted geographic coordinates and timestamp are pushed into a Firebase Realtime Database under the ‘iss’ node. This setup enables continuous, automated updates of the ISS position in the database, which can then be used to display live tracking information on websites or dashboards.

This workflow is useful for space enthusiasts, educational tools, or any application requiring real-time satellite tracking data without manual intervention, enabling live visualizations or alerts based on satellite movements.