This open-source missile tracker is something you rarely see. Real-time tracking, open data, no government badge required. What used to be locked behind military intelligence is now sitting on GitHub for anyone to explore.
NK Missile Tests is an interactive 3D visualization of all missile launches by North Korea from 1984 to 2026, built with open data. It also tracks real-time satellite positions on the same globe interface.
What the Visualization Shows
The project plots every publicly recorded missile test on a 3D globe with flight trajectories, launch sites, and impact zones. It pulls from open intelligence sources and presents the data in an accessible web interface that researchers and journalists can use without special clearance.
| Data Point | Source |
|---|---|
| Launch timeline | 1984 to present |
| Trajectory data | Open source intelligence |
| Satellite tracking | Real-time orbital data |
| Visualization | Browser-based 3D globe |
Why Open Missile Data Matters
Access to geopolitical data is usually restricted to institutions with deep pockets or government connections. This project democratizes that information. Journalists covering East Asian security, researchers studying missile proliferation, and even educators teaching international relations can now access the same quality of data.
“It is just record of North Korea’s test missiles from 1984 to today. Nothing else.” – @king.olsen_
Project Link
A fascinating application of open-source data visualization showing how much public information is available when you know where to look.
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