Real-Time ISS Position Tracker with RabbitMQ Integration

This n8n workflow automatically fetches the International Space Station’s (ISS) position data at regular intervals, processes it, and sends the information to a RabbitMQ queue for further processing or real-time monitoring. It is ideal for scenarios where continuous satellite tracking or space data dissemination is required.

The workflow begins with a Cron node that triggers the process every minute, ensuring real-time updates. This trigger initiates an HTTP Request node that accesses the public API at ‘wheretheiss.at’ to retrieve the current position data of the ISS, including latitude, longitude, timestamp, and name.

Once the data is fetched, the Set node formats and extracts selected information—latitude, longitude, timestamp, and name—into structured variables. These variables are then sent to a RabbitMQ queue named ‘iss-position’, effectively enabling real-time data streaming to other systems or applications that subscribe to the queue.

This system can be employed in various practical scenarios such as live space data visualization, educational applications, or space mission monitoring where continuous satellite data feeds are essential for analysis, display, or further automation.