SpaceX

API

Free REST API for SpaceX company, vehicle, launchpad, and launch data

Overview

The SpaceX API provides RESTful access to comprehensive data on SpaceX’s company profile, rocket vehicles (Falcon 9, Starship), launchpads (Cape Canaveral, Boca Chica), and past/future launches. Responses are JSON-formatted and include detailed specs like rocket thrust, launch dates, payload details, mission objectives, and launchpad locations. Endpoints support filtering (e.g., /launches/upcoming for future launches) and pagination. Ideal for building launch trackers, educational aerospace tools, space-themed apps, or data analysis projects on rocket technology.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://github.com/r-spacex/SpaceX-API')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
No Auth required
Filtering capabilities
Pagination support
Comprehensive launch/vehicle data

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is SpaceX API free to use?

Yes, the SpaceX API is completely free for public use with no paid tiers.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not required to access any endpoints of the SpaceX API.

? What is the response format?

All responses from the SpaceX API are in JSON format for easy parsing and integration into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Science & Math

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ No API key needed
⊕ Open-source maintenance
⊕ Detailed space data
⊕ Easy to integrate

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited (50 requests/minute)
⊖ No official SLA
⊖ Community-driven updates may have delays