# People In Space - follow astronauts

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id901580852](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id901580852)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id901580852`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** highfives
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 2.80 / 5 (83 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2015-05-09
- **First published:** 2014-07-29
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/people-in-space-follow-astronauts/id901580852)
- **Website:** [http://peopleinspaceapp.com](http://peopleinspaceapp.com/)

## Description

The first social network for space is now at your fingertips! Follow the astronauts as they work, play and explore in zero gravity. 

Share their photos and videos with your friends + be notified when new people blast off!

50 years ago, a few minutes of blurry TV footage captivated the world as the astronauts turned their cameras back on the Earth for the first time. 

Today, the people in space share 10x as much stunning content, every single day.

People In Space brings it all together on your phone in one enthralling and addictive package.

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***FEATURES***

AWE INSPIRING CONTENT
- See photos and videos as they’re shared by the people working, playing and living in space

NOTIFICATIONS
- Be notified when number of people in space changes

ASTRONAUT PROFILES
- Keep tabs on who’s floating, what they’re like, and who’s been in space the longest 

SOCIAL SAVVY
- Tweet your favorite photos, follow your favorite astronauts 

BEAUTIFUL DESIGN
- Minimal, swipeable, addictive

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howmanypeopleareinspacerightnow.com is an OG of the social web and the Internet’s #1 source for keeping tabs on who is in Low Earth Orbit. 

Soon, the number of people sharing their smile inducing experiences from space will leap from a few, to hundreds. And, we’re just getting started.

“I look forward to one day soon when our Virgin Galactic astronauts names are up on howmanypeopleareinspacerightnow.com - including my children Holly and Sam of course.” 
   
         - Richard Branson, Virgin Galactic

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#1 on Buzzfeed’s “35 Websites That Will Change Your Life”

Loved by many, including...
 + Gizmodo
 + Boing Boing
 + Kottke
 + The Washington Post
 + i09
 + Your favorite subreddit

Follow @peopleinspace on Twitter for the latest news and updates or to get in touch.

## Rankings

- #174,751 — Overall

## Review summary

Users liked the simple design and fun concept to monitor astronauts in space, but the app is largely broken and outdated. It often shows a blank screen or crashes, and data is not updated promptly or accurately (ISS-only counts, missing Chinese astronauts, incorrect bios, and time-in-space issues). Notifications don’t work. The app appears abandoned by the developer, leading to stale content and broken functionality.

### Pros

- Simple, clean, easy-to-use design.
- Fun and engaging concept to see who is in space.
- Core feature provides a quick snapshot of how many people are in space (and astronaut bios).

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or shows a blank screen, making it non-functional.
- Not updated for years; appears abandoned, with outdated or stale data.
- Data accuracy issues: counts and statuses are inconsistent (e.g., ISS-only counts, missing Chinese astronauts, incorrect bios, misrepresented time in space).
- Notifications don’t work or are not updated when the space roster changes.

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