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Have you ever wanted a chance to have all the data that the folks at ISS control have? Well, now it’s possible with ISS Live. NASA is releasing this information as part of an initiative for a more “open” government. ISS Live has been out of beta for the past month and I got to say, It’s awesome!

ISS Live includes live mission control console information:

• Console Handbook – Embedded PDF files that give information regarding console-related systems on board the International Space Station.
• OPS Planner – What the crew is doing at the present moment.
• Crew Timelines – A look at the crew’s individual schedules for the day.
• CAPCOM – Live audio from the capsule communicator. Live audio feed of the communications from the International Space Station to the ground.
• EVA – Spacewalking information. Information includes Spacesuit equipment information. Only available during spacewalks.
• ADCO – Attitude Determination and  Control Officer.  Various telemetry data.
• CRONUS – Communication Radio Frequency Onboard Network Utilization Specialist. includes various onboard computer and radio information.
• ETHOS –  Environmental and Thermal Operating Systems. Life support system information.
• SPARTON – Power system information.
• TOPO – Trajectory Operations Officer. Orbital Position information.
• VVO – Visiting Vehicle Officer. Docking information.

The website also has a lot of information regarding the building and operation of the International Space Station. According to the website, Iphone, Ipad, and Android apps are coming soon. I think this would work pretty well on an Ipad. One thing that I can recommend to them is to make the website easier to find. It took me almost an hour to find the site again. I guess I won’t torment them any more at the moment since this service is still in beta phase.

Heres the Link: NASA: ISS LIve!