50+
Launch Providers Tracked
10,000+
Satellites Monitored
6
Research Sources
80+
Space Companies
5
Academy Levels
15+
Data APIs
Platform Features
Everything you need for space exploration, research, and learning — aggregated from the world's most trusted space data sources.
Trusted Data Sources
CosmoHub aggregates data from the world's most authoritative space agencies and scientific databases.
Who is CosmoHub For?
Space Enthusiasts
Track launches, watch live streams, explore APOD, and stay updated with the latest space news.
Students
Learn astrophysics through structured courses, earn achievement badges, and discover research papers.
Researchers
Search papers from arXiv, PubMed, NASA ADS. Access exoplanet catalogs and near-Earth object data.
Industry Professionals
Browse 80+ space company profiles, job listings, and industry intelligence for the aerospace sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CosmoHub?
CosmoHub is a free, comprehensive space exploration platform providing live rocket launch tracking from SpaceX, NASA, and 50+ providers, real-time satellite visualization, NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day archives, scientific research paper discovery from arXiv and NASA ADS, space weather monitoring, and structured astronomy courses from beginner to expert level.
Who created CosmoHub?
CosmoHub was created by Luis do Carmo as a passion project to make space exploration data accessible to everyone — from casual enthusiasts to professional researchers and aerospace students.
Is CosmoHub free to use?
Yes, CosmoHub is completely free. You can browse launches, news, research papers, satellite data, and astronomy content without an account. Creating a free account unlocks additional features like bookmarks, learning progress tracking, achievement badges, and community comments.
What data sources does CosmoHub use?
CosmoHub aggregates data from NASA APIs (APOD, NEO, DONKI, EPIC), Launch Library 2, arXiv, PubMed, Semantic Scholar, NASA ADS, CelesTrak satellite TLE data, NOAA space weather services, the Spaceflight News API, NASA Image and Video Library, NASA Exoplanet Archive, and the U.S. Naval Observatory.
Can I track rocket launches in real time?
Yes. CosmoHub provides real-time launch tracking powered by Launch Library 2 API with live countdowns, mission details, webcast links, and notifications for upcoming launches from all major providers worldwide.
How do I learn astronomy on CosmoHub?
CosmoHub offers a free Space Academy with structured courses across 5 levels — Entry, Enthusiast, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Topics include orbital mechanics, stellar evolution, cosmology, and exoplanet science. Each module has quizzes, achievements, and progress tracking.
Can I track the ISS and other satellites?
Yes. CosmoHub features an interactive satellite tracker showing the ISS and thousands of other satellites in real-time using CelesTrak TLE data, including Starlink, GPS, weather, communications, and military satellites.
What is NASA APOD?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) is a daily astronomical image curated by professional astronomers since 1995. CosmoHub provides a browsable archive with high-resolution downloads, AI-generated insights, and detailed scientific explanations.
How does space weather tracking work?
CosmoHub monitors real-time space weather using NOAA data including solar wind speed and density, geomagnetic Kp index, aurora forecasts, and solar flare alerts. This helps users plan aurora viewing and understand solar storm impacts.
Can I search for scientific research papers?
Yes. CosmoHub aggregates papers from arXiv, PubMed, Semantic Scholar, NASA ADS, and CrossRef. You can search by keyword, filter by source, and get AI-generated simplified explanations of complex astrophysics abstracts.
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