Wonder what the vastness really looks like up there? Thanks to NASA for coming up with a brilliant idea so your taxes won’t be wasted.

Apparently, NASA has this slick new Apple TV app that you can cue up a live stream from the International Space Station at any given time. Plus, you can also dig into their archival footage and track satellites.

This cool app is free for everyone with a fourth-generation Apple TV and it lets you do mesmerizing space action straight from the comfort of your couch.

Here’s what you can do:

  1. Log on to a live stream with real-time views of Earth from the International Space Station
  2. Scroll through 15,000 archive images, which you can view individually or as a continuous slideshow
  3. Watch 10,000 videos from the NASA archive
  4. Get info about when you’ll next be able to see the ISS or other NASA satellites pass overhead, based on your location
  5. Scope out 2D and 3D tracking maps of satellites currently in orbit
  6. Check out the latest NASA intel for current and future missions

 

Haven’t upgraded to the latest Apple TV model yet? Set your worries aside for a version of this app is also available for iOS.

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