ISS Orbiting

Let's open ISS sample.

Select

in the main toolbar, then open iss.db in data/db/samples/satellite/iss

This simulation is showing the current position of the ISS and the current orbit.

This can be cross checked with www.isstracker.com

If the position is not correct, update the TLE in Navigation Orbits, ISS object. New TLE data can be found at the following address: www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/stations.txt

First, open the scenario then set the current UTC time.

Run the simulation.

Open the OpenGL windows then stay on the Map mode or click Globe (wait a little for the earth to be built).

Press N key to focus on the ISS then use the mouse (with left and right button down) to look around. Wheel to zoom.