> ABOUT LNCH CTRL

WHAT IS THIS?

LNCH CTRL tracks rocket launches — upcoming and past — from SpaceX and NASA to ISRO, CNSA, Rocket Lab, and the smaller operators most trackers skip. Every launch gets a live countdown, the rocket and pad, the mission, and a stream link when there is one to watch.

Save the launches you care about and they are waiting the next time you open the page. No account, no app, no cost.

DATA SOURCES

Launch Data: The Space Devs API — a community-driven API providing comprehensive data on space launches, agencies, astronauts, and space stations.

News: Spaceflight News API — aggregating space news from trusted sources including NASA, SpaceNews, and more.

FEATURES

  • > Real-time countdown timers for upcoming launches
  • > Detailed mission information and orbital parameters
  • > Links to live video streams when available
  • > Save favorite launches for quick access
  • > Search and filter through hundreds of launches
  • > Latest space news from top sources
  • > Grid and list view modes
  • > Launch statistics and provider analytics

OPEN SOURCE

LNCH CTRL is open source and built with React, Vite, pixel-retroui, and Tailwind CSS. The retro 8-bit aesthetic is inspired by classic NES and arcade game interfaces, bringing a nostalgic feel to modern space tracking.