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Microlink.io vs Spaceflight News

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

APIMicrolink.ioNEW—Spaceflight NewsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseN/A — returns metadata extracted from the URL you passUnverified (links/metadata for third-party news)
Free tierFree tier — no key required (Pro plans need a key)Free — no key
Rate limitFree tier is rate-limited per day (see pricing)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Microlink.io vs Spaceflight News: common questions

Which is more reliable, Microlink.io or Spaceflight News?

On our scheduled checks, Spaceflight News leads on measured uptime — Microlink.io 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 Microlink.io and Spaceflight News need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Microlink.io 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 Microlink.io and Spaceflight News from the browser?

Yes — both Microlink.io 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 Microlink.io and Spaceflight News free for commercial use?

Microlink.io 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.