CelesTrak
open-data:celestrak · celestrak.org/NORAD/documentation/gp-data-formats.php ↗
Orbital elements for satellites by NORAD id or group.
About the CelesTrak API
CelesTrak API on Apizie: 2 endpoints (Satellite, Group) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 2 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/open-data:celestrak/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.
| Project key | open-data:celestrak |
|---|---|
| Status | Live |
| Endpoints | 2 |
| Category | Open Data |
| Source | celestrak.org/NORAD/documentation/gp-data-formats.php |
| Base URL | https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/open-data:celestrak/{endpoint} |
| For AI tools | OpenAPI spec · Markdown (what is this?) |
CelesTrak API FAQ
How do I call the CelesTrak API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/open-data:celestrak/satellite with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.
Is the CelesTrak API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.
Can AI agents use the CelesTrak API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://zieapi.vercel.app/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key open-data:celestrak.
What is the status of the CelesTrak API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key