New York Times vs Spaceflight News
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
New York Times vs Spaceflight News: common questions
Which is more reliable, New York Times or Spaceflight News?
On our scheduled checks, Spaceflight News leads on measured uptime — New York Times 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 New York Times and Spaceflight News need an API key?
Spaceflight News needs no key, while New York Times requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Spaceflight News first.
Can I call New York Times and Spaceflight News from the browser?
Yes — both New York Times 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 New York Times and Spaceflight News free for commercial use?
New York Times 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.