Orbital Mechanics 101
Watching a rocket launch isn't just about being close to the pad; it's about geometry. The trajectory must lift the vehicle above your local horizon. We calculate viewing angles to tell you exactly where to look in the sky.
Space Debris vs. Meteors
Re-entering space junk moves much slower than natural meteors and often breaks apart into multiple glowing fragments of different colors (due to burning metals). Use our tracker to distinguish human-made fireballs from cosmic rock.