Eden vs Spaceflight News
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Eden vs Spaceflight News: common questions
Which is more reliable, Eden or Spaceflight News?
On our scheduled checks, Eden leads on measured uptime — Eden at 100% versus Spaceflight News at 95.1% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Eden or Spaceflight News?
Eden has the lower median latency in our checks — Eden responds in 475 ms versus Spaceflight News at 864 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Eden and Spaceflight News need an API key?
Spaceflight News needs no key, while Eden requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Spaceflight News first.
Can I call Eden and Spaceflight News from the browser?
Yes — both Eden 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 Eden and Spaceflight News free for commercial use?
Eden 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.