# ISS onLive: HD View Earth Live

> Live Earth cameras, Spot the Station and tracking - International Space Station

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.polilabs.issonlive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.polilabs.issonlive)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.polilabs.issonlive`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PoliLabs
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 4,736,151
- **Rating:** 4.66 / 5 (71,222 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-28
- **First published:** 2014-10-21
- **Publisher country:** ES
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.polilabs.issonlive)
- **Website:** [https://issonlive.app/](https://issonlive.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://polilabs.com/iss-onlive-privacy-policy.html](http://polilabs.com/iss-onlive-privacy-policy.html)

## Description

ISS onLive is a comprehensive Chrome extension that allows space enthusiasts and astronomy lovers to watch live HD transmissions from the International Space Station (ISS). Featuring real-time Earth views via the ISS's onboard cameras, users can enjoy 24/7 live streams and observe astronauts at work inside the station. The extension integrates Google Maps to track the ISS orbit with customizable map types, telemetry data (speed, altitude, coordinates), and a live world cloud map overlay. 

ISS onLive also provides multiple live video channels including ISS CAM 1 HD, ISS CAM 2, NASA TV, ESA TV, and occasional coverage of SpaceX and Roscosmos events. Users receive configurable notifications about ISS visible passes, sunrises and sunsets at the station, and special space events such as crew arrivals, spacewalks, and launches. This tool enhances the viewing experience by providing detailed information and alerts, making it ideal for anyone interested in space exploration and the dynamics of the ISS orbiting Earth.

## Rankings

- #25,124 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.polilabs.issonlive.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users broadly praise ISS onLive for its ISS tracking/viewing capability, educational value, intuitive UI, and high-quality Earth imagery. Many have used it for years with positive results. A common downside is that the live camera feed can be unreliable or unavailable at times, and a few users note occasional UI quirks. Overall, the app is valued as an informative, engaging way to watch the ISS, with room for improvement mainly in feed reliability.

### Pros

- Ability to track and view the International Space Station (ISS) in real time
- Educational tool that provides informative, detailed insights about space
- Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for tracking and following passes
- High-quality, realistic earth imagery and a great viewing experience
- Long-term reliability; users report years of successful use

### Cons

- Live ISS feed is intermittently unavailable or unreliable, including regional outages

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.polilabs.issonlive)