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Datasette vs Spaceflight News

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIDatasetteNEW—Spaceflight NewsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (links/metadata for third-party news)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Datasette vs Spaceflight News: common questions

Which is more reliable, Datasette or Spaceflight News?

On our scheduled checks, Spaceflight News leads on measured uptime — Datasette at —% versus Spaceflight News at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Datasette and Spaceflight News need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Datasette is callable with no signup, and Spaceflight News is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Datasette and Spaceflight News from the browser?

Yes — both Datasette and Spaceflight News send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Datasette and Spaceflight News free for commercial use?

Datasette has unclear commercial terms, and Spaceflight News has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.