ISS Transit Prediction on Windows Pc
Developed By: Ed Morana
License: Free
Rating: 2,9/5 - 139 votes
Last Updated: February 19, 2025
App Details
| Version |
3.1.1 |
| Size |
5.2 MB |
| Release Date |
December 25, 24 |
| Category |
Books & Reference Apps |
|
App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (5)]
|
|
What's New:
Android 14 Update [see more]
|
|
Description from Developer:
This application generates International Space Station (ISS) Transit Predictions for the Sun, Moon and Planets.
The user specifies a location, which includes latitude, longitude a... [read more]
|
About this app
On this page you can download ISS Transit Prediction and install on Windows PC. ISS Transit Prediction is free Books & Reference app, developed by Ed Morana. Latest version of ISS Transit Prediction is 3.1.1, was released on 2024-12-25 (updated on 2025-02-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of ISS Transit Prediction is 2,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 139 users, 44 users had rated it 5*, 37 users had rated it 1*.
How to install ISS Transit Prediction on Windows?
Instruction on how to install ISS Transit Prediction on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install ISS Transit Prediction on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install ISS Transit Prediction using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "ISS Transit Prediction" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install ISS Transit Prediction on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "ISS Transit Prediction" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
Discussion
(*) is required
This application generates International Space Station (ISS) Transit Predictions for the Sun, Moon and Planets.
The user specifies a location, which includes latitude, longitude and elevation. The application downloads the latest orbital information. The application generates a transit prediction map which contains prediction paths for each transit within a specified alert radius.
Pro Version Only: Specify and save multiple locations, Save multiple prediction maps for later viewing, add transit to Calendar, View maps with Google Earth, User specified Two Line Elements. No Ads.
Pro Version Only: Available in-app purchase: Unlock Additional Satellites: Compute transits for any satellite, including the Tiangong Space Station and Hubble Space Telescope.
USER INTERFACE
The main screen provides 5 buttons:
•Location - Press this button to add or select the prediction generation location
•Satellite - Press this button to change the transit satellite (Pro Version Only, In-app purchase required)
•Two Line Elements (TLE) - Press this button to download orbital elements
•Generate Prediction - Press this button to start the prediction generation
•View Prediction - Press this button to view the prediction map or text file
The options menu provides the following:
•Locations - Press to add, select, edit or delete saved locations (Pro Version Only)
•Predictions - Press to view, share or delete saved prediction maps (Pro Version Only)
•Settings - Press to set user preferences
•DEM Files - Press to list or delete the downloaded Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Data
•Help - Press to display this help page
•About - Press to display application version, credits and links
LOCATIONS
Add a named observing location by clicking the "Location" button accessible from the main screen.
The location coordinates can be entered in any of these methods:
•Manually - Enter latitude, longitude and elevation in the text boxes. Positive values represent North and East, negative values South and West. Elevation can be entered in meters or feet above sea level depending on the current prediction units setting.
•Search - Press the search button to search for a location.
•Map Input - Use the map to zoom and pan to a location. Pressing the Set button sets the location name, coordinates and elevation in the text boxes. The elevation of the current coordinates is retrieved using the specified elevation data source setting. Switch between map and satellite modes by toggling the Map/Sat button.
•GPS - By pressing the GPS button, the application uses GPS to obtain location coordinates and elevation.
Use the locations page accessible from the options menu to edit and delete saved locations. (Pro Version Only)
GENERATING PREDICTIONS
Once a location has been entered and TLE have been downloaded, press the "Generate Prediction" button to begin prediction generation. The progress bar gives an indication of how long it will take to complete the process. Depending on your processor speed, it can take a few minutes to generate the predictions. Pressing the cancel button will cancel the prediction.
VIEWING PREDICTIONS
Once the prediction generation is complete, the prediction map or text file can be viewed. Pressing the View Prediction button brings up the previously generated prediction map. The text button within the map view displays the prediction text. The Map/Sat button switches between Map mode and Satellite mode.
Within the map view press the Google Earth button to view the map in Google Earth (Pro Version Only). Press the save button to save the prediction for later viewing (Pro Version Only).
Within the transit information window, press the add to calendar button to create a calendar event (Pro Version Only).
Use the predictions page accessible from the options menu to view, share and delete previously saved prediction maps (Pro Version Only).
PERMISSIONS
Location: Only required if GPS option is selected during location entry
Android 14 Update
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
