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IP Geolocation API vs Spaceflight News

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

APIIP Geolocation APIHEALTHY95Spaceflight NewsHEALTHY63
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d94.1%95.1%
Uptime · 30d90.0%91.7%
P50 · ms257864
P95 · ms6544497
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
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

IP Geolocation API vs Spaceflight News: common questions

Which is more reliable, IP Geolocation API or Spaceflight News?

On our scheduled checks, Spaceflight News leads on measured uptime — IP Geolocation API at 94.1% 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, IP Geolocation API or Spaceflight News?

IP Geolocation API has the lower median latency in our checks — IP Geolocation API responds in 257 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 IP Geolocation API and Spaceflight News need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IP Geolocation API 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 IP Geolocation API and Spaceflight News from the browser?

Only Spaceflight News is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IP Geolocation API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are IP Geolocation API and Spaceflight News free for commercial use?

IP Geolocation API 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.