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Space DOTS API Service Documentation

The space dots API service provides a REST API for accessing satellite telemetry data, including time-series data frames and data frames with nested sensor arrays. This service enables authorized applications to retrieve mission-critical data.

API Access

  • Service URL: https://api.spacedotsdata.io
  • Health Check: GET /health (no authentication required)
  • Interactive API Documentation: Available at https://api.spacedotsdata.io/api-docs (Swagger UI)

Available Data Types

The API provides access to two primary data formats:

  1. DD1 Raw Frames: Raw satellite telemetry data in a flat, denormalized format
  2. DD1 Data Frames: Sensor data organized into logical arrays grouped by sensor type (via /dd1-data-frame endpoints)

Authentication

Most endpoints require client credentials authentication. To access protected endpoints, you will need:

  • Client ID: Provided by your administrator
  • Client Secret: Provided by your administrator

Contact your Space Dots administrator to obtain the necessary credentials.

Getting Started

  1. Contact your administrator to request api access credentials
  2. Verify service availability using the /health endpoint
  3. Review the api documentation at /api-docs for detailed endpoint information
  4. Begin with public endpoints to understand the data structure
  5. Use your credentials to access protected data endpoints

Support

For access requests, credential issues, or api questions, contact Space Dots.


Documentation last updated: March 2026