Send ISS Position Updates to RabbitMQ Every Minute

This n8n workflow automates the retrieval and distribution of the International Space Station's (ISS) current position. It uses a Cron node to trigger every minute, making an HTTP request to the Where The ISS At API (http://api.wheretheiss.at/v1/satellites/25544/positions) to fetch the latest coordinates. The data is then processed in a Set node to extract and structure key fields: latitude, longitude, timestamp, and satellite name. Finally, the formatted JSON is sent to a specified RabbitMQ queue named 'iss-position' for reliable message queuing.

The benefits include real-time tracking without manual intervention, enabling seamless integration with downstream systems like dashboards, mobile apps, or IoT devices. It's lightweight, efficient, and scales effortlessly for continuous monitoring, reducing development time for space-related projects.

Use cases span educational tools (e.g., live ISS maps for classrooms), IoT applications (e.g., augmented reality overlays), research (e.g., correlating positions with ground sensors), and public dashboards. Customize credentials for RabbitMQ and adjust the queue or API parameters for similar satellite tracking workflows.