Real-time position of the ISS and number of people in space.

No Auth Required HTTP Only CORS Enabled
API Details
API NameOpen Notify
AuthenticationNone required
HTTPS SupportNo – plain HTTP
CORS PolicyEnabled – browser-safe
DocumentationOpen Docs
Quick Start

Copy this JavaScript snippet to start using the API immediately.

const res = await fetch("http://open-notify.org/Open-Notify-API");
const data = await res.json();
console.log(data);
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Authentication Guide
No Authentication

Call this API directly from any frontend or backend – no sign-up required.

Compatibility
Browser (Frontend)Supported
Server (Node / Python)Always works
HTTPS / SSLHTTP only
Developer Tips
  • No key needed – safe to call from browser or server.
  • Direct browser fetch calls work – no proxy needed.
  • Handle rate limits with retry logic and exponential backoff.
  • Cache responses locally to minimize calls and stay on free tier.
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