asterank
The premium Open Source alternative to JPL Small-Body Database
🎯 Best for:Users interested in the intersection of orbital mechanics and space economics.
What is asterank?
A comprehensive database and 3D visualization tool for over 600,000 asteroids. It prioritizes scientific data alongside economic estimates for potential asteroid mining ventures.
Tech Stack
HTMLPhysics & Astronomy
Why asterank?
- • Massive dataset from MPC/JPL
- • High-performance WebGL rendering
- • Unique economic ranking system
Limitations
- • Complex data schema
- • Requires MongoDB for local hosting
- • High memory usage for 3D scenes
11/20/2025
Last Update
71
Forks
39
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on JPL Small-Body Database)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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