Which space stations are currently inhabited?

Currently, there are two active, permanently inhabited space stations in low Earth orbit: the International Space Station (ISS) and China's Tiangong Space Station.

How often is the astronaut database updated?

The underlying registry updates dynamically whenever new launches occur (e.g. SpaceX Crew Dragon, Soyuz, or Shenzhou missions) or when crews return to Earth.

Why are some astronauts not categorized by station?

Occasionally, astronauts are in transit aboard spacecraft (e.g. during orbital transit inside Crew Dragon or Soyuz capsules prior to docking). They will show their craft name as the location.

Who is in Space Right Now?

Who is in Space Right Now? Overview

Track the count and names of astronauts currently orbiting Earth on the International Space Station and Tiangong.

The Who is in Space Right Now tool queries live orbital records to return the names of all astronauts, cosmonauts, and space tourists currently orbiting the Earth. It segregates space travelers by their active craft (the ISS or China's Tiangong Space Station) and connects to Wikipedia resource summaries.

How to Use Who is in Space Right Now?

View the total number of people currently orbiting Earth displayed at the top.
Switch between station capsules to see the respective crews.
Click on any astronaut's name card to read more about their missions and biography on Wikipedia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which space stations are currently inhabited?: Currently, there are two active, permanently inhabited space stations in low Earth orbit: the International Space Station (ISS) and China's Tiangong Space Station.
How often is the astronaut database updated?: The underlying registry updates dynamically whenever new launches occur (e.g. SpaceX Crew Dragon, Soyuz, or Shenzhou missions) or when crews return to Earth.
Why are some astronauts not categorized by station?: Occasionally, astronauts are in transit aboard spacecraft (e.g. during orbital transit inside Crew Dragon or Soyuz capsules prior to docking). They will show their craft name as the location.

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