API Documentation

The Citra Space REST API provides programmatic access to all platform features, enabling you to automate satellite observation workflows, upload telescope images and RF captures, calculate satellite access windows, and integrate Citra Space data into your own applications.

Why Use the API?

The API is perfect for:

  • Automated Observation Pipelines: Automatically upload telescope images and RF captures from your ground stations for analysis as they’re captured
  • Integration with Existing Systems: Incorporate Citra Space’s satellite tracking and analysis capabilities into your enterprise workflows
  • Custom Applications: Build your own tools and dashboards using Citra Space data
  • Bulk Operations: Manage multiple ground stations, telescopes, and antennas programmatically
  • Advanced Analysis: Access orbital residuals, close approach calculations, and satellite tracking data for research

Getting Started

New to the Citra Space API? Start here:

  1. Create an Access Token - Generate your personal access token for API authentication
  2. API Quickstart Guide - Learn the basics with step-by-step examples in cURL, Python, and JavaScript
  3. Full API Reference - Explore all available endpoints with interactive documentation

Key Features

The Citra Space API provides access to:

  • Ground Station Management - Create and manage ground stations, telescopes, and antennas
  • Image Processing - Upload FITS images for automatic star and satellite detection with catalog generation
  • RF Captures - Submit RF observation data for analysis
  • Satellite Tracking - Access satellite positions, TLE data, and orbital parameters
  • Access Windows - Calculate optimal observation times for satellites from your location
  • Weather Data - Get real-time weather and forecasts for your observation sites
  • Task Management - Create and track observation tasks
  • Orbital Analysis - Calculate residuals, close approaches, and relative satellite positions

API Documentation

For complete endpoint documentation with request/response schemas and interactive testing:

View Full API Documentation →

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