Forget FlightRadar, NASA wants you tracking astronauts as they loop around the Moon
Published on Sep 03, 2025 at 8:29 AM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Sep 03, 2025 at 8:29 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Forget FlightRadar, NASA wants you tracking astronauts as they loop around the Moon and it’s incredibly exciting.
NASA is about to launch Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years, and to raise excitement, the space agency has introduced something very cool.
For the first time ever, everyday people will be able to follow astronauts’ real-time location as they swing around the Moon.
The tracking system looks simple, but it is just the 2020s equivalent of the live TV broadcasts of the launches of fifty years ago.
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Forget FlightRadar, NASA wants you tracking astronauts from home
Back in the day, when there was the Space Race to the moon, mere mortals were able to watch it live on TV.
Now, over 50 years later since the last trip to the moon, there’s a new way to watch astronauts go about their business.
NASA is about to launch Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years, made up of four astronauts called Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
Like FlightRadar, but for space, NASA is releasing a system by which people all over the world can track the space crew as they circle the moon.
For the first time ever, everyday mere mortals can directly be involved in following astronauts’ real-time location.
A modern solution for a modern space race
With Apollo, the world only got TV broadcasts and mission updates, but with Artemis II, the world gets real-time tracking of astronauts on their lunar mission.
The tech will display the spacecraft’s position using satellite data and a tracking system, it’s like a digital dashboard designed to be simple and engaging, so people can keep track easily.
NASA is hoping this will stir up excitement about the new launch and get people talking about the newest lunar adventure.
Strap in, space fans, we will be digitally heading to the moon on Artemis II very soon.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
