Space.jsx : Add Altitude & Velocity via Alternative API in Space.jsx

[venisha-kalola]

Integrate altitude and velocity data for the International Space Station (ISS) using a free and reliable alternative API.
Currently, the dashboard in Space.jsx displays basic ISS information. This enhancement aims to enrich the data visualization by adding live altitude and velocity readings.

Requirements:

Research and select a free API providing ISS altitude and velocity (e.g., Open Notify, Where The ISS At? API).
Fetch and display the ISS altitude (in kilometers) and velocity (in km/h or mph).
Ensure data updates dynamically along with existing ISS location info.
Format and label the values clearly for better readability.

Acceptance Criteria:

✅ Altitude and velocity data successfully retrieved from an alternative API.
✅ Data displayed alongside other ISS information on the dashboard.
✅ Values auto-refresh in sync with the current ISS position updates.
✅ Graceful handling of API errors (fallback or “data unavailable” message).

Bonus (Optional):

Add small visual indicators (📈 icons or motion animation) for velocity changes.
Allow user to toggle between metric (km/h) and imperial (mph) units.

[biswajit-sarkar-007]

Hi @venisha-kalola, I’d like to work on this issue. Could you please assign it to me?

[biswajit-sarkar-007]

@venisha-kalola Mam, should I use this API https://api.wheretheiss.at/v1/satellites/25544? The response I get is:

{ "name": "iss", "id": 25544, "latitude": 47.6062, "longitude": -122.3321, "altitude": 420.5, "velocity": 27600.1, "units": "kilometers" }

In this format, I extract that the altitude is in kilometers and the velocity is in kilometers per hour.

[venisha-kalola]

@biswajit-sarkar-007 , u have already done many issues, let new people have chance, if u want this issue, try adding 2-3 new not existing good issues so can assign that to other people and u can have this one

[biswajit-sarkar-007]

@venisha-kalola Okay, give me some time, and I will try to find a new issue instead of the existing one.

[venisha-kalola]

ok meanwhile i assign u this issue or u will work on new one ?

[biswajit-sarkar-007]

@venisha-kalola new one , Mam.

[vikwilliamson]

@venisha-kalola I'd like to work this issue, please assign. 😄