SnapshotAPI vs Spaceflight News
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
SnapshotAPI vs Spaceflight News: common questions
Which is more reliable, SnapshotAPI or Spaceflight News?
On our scheduled checks, Spaceflight News leads on measured uptime — SnapshotAPI at 6.9% 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, SnapshotAPI or Spaceflight News?
SnapshotAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — SnapshotAPI responds in 396 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 SnapshotAPI and Spaceflight News need an API key?
Spaceflight News needs no key, while SnapshotAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Spaceflight News first.
Can I call SnapshotAPI and Spaceflight News from the browser?
Only Spaceflight News is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SnapshotAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are SnapshotAPI and Spaceflight News free for commercial use?
SnapshotAPI 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.