Forward View - International Space Station

This live camera shows a forward-facing view from the International Space Station (ISS), streamed from an external high-definition camera mounted on the station. From this perspective, viewers can see the direction of travel of the ISS, with sections of the station’s structure visible in the foreground.

As the ISS orbits Earth at speeds of approximately 28,000 kilometres per hour, the camera captures sweeping views of Earth’s atmosphere, cloud systems, oceans, and landmasses. The station completes a full orbit roughly every 90-minutes, creating rapid transitions between daylight and darkness.

Depending on orientation, docking adapters or other ISS components may appear in view. During communication handovers or operational pauses, recorded footage may be displayed until the live feed resumes. From this live view, you can browse more space & astronomy cameras, explore scenic view cameras, or use the interactive world live feeds map to track areas currently visible from orbit.