Moonshot

Moonshot

Track the Artemis II mission from your Mac

443upvotes
Launched April 6, 2026

About Moonshot

Moonshot is a sleek macOS menu bar application designed for space enthusiasts and NASA followers. Built with SwiftUI, it provides real-time tracking of the Artemis II mission, displaying critical information such as mission phases, countdowns to lunar flyby and return events, mission elapsed time, crew details, and live telemetry data. Its space-themed Earth-Moon-Orion timeline offers users an engaging visual representation of the mission's progress, making complex space data accessible and entertaining. By sourcing information directly from publicly available NASA data, Moonshot ensures accuracy and up-to-date insights. Its minimalist yet informative interface makes it an ideal tool for space buffs, students, educators, or anyone interested in space exploration, allowing them to stay connected to one of NASA’s most exciting missions directly from their Mac.

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Pros

  • Real-time NASA Artemis II mission tracking
  • Clean, intuitive SwiftUI design
  • Space-themed visual timeline enhances engagement
  • Provides detailed mission data including crew and telemetry
  • Convenient menu bar access without cluttering workspace

Cons

  • Limited to Artemis II mission, not a general space tracking app
  • Mac-only, excludes Windows/Linux users
  • Dependent on NASA data availability; future updates depend on public data updates

Use Cases

1Following the Artemis II mission in real-time for enthusiasts
2Educational purposes to teach space mission timelines
3Engaging students with current space exploration events
4Monitoring specific mission milestones and telemetry data
5Enhancing presentations or discussions about lunar exploration
6Personal space hobby tracking

Pricing

Likely offers a free version as it is a niche, mission-specific app, with potential paid upgrades or premium features; exact pricing details are not publicly specified but may follow a freemium model.

Quick Info

Upvotes443
Comments37
Launched4/6/2026

Topics

SpaceGitHubMenu Bar Apps

Alternatives

Lunar Tracker
NASA's official apps
Heavens-Above
Stellarium
Sky Guide

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