Mimic
The premium Open Source alternative to NASA ISS Tracker
🎯 Best for:Educational institutions and hobbyists building physical ISS replicas.
What is Mimic?
Replaces static ISS tracking dashboards with live telemetry synchronization for hardware models. Maps real-time NASA data to 3D models and physical hardware actuators for STEM outreach.
Tech Stack
PythonPhysics & Astronomy
Why Mimic?
- • Real-time telemetry sync
- • Hardware-ready control code
- • Comprehensive ISS data
Limitations
- • Hardware assembly required
- • Requires stable internet
- • Specific to ISS only
3/3/2026
Last Update
29
Forks
76
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on NASA ISS Tracker)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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