NASA's Spot the Station is a free SMS text and email service to help see the International Space Station fly over your neighborhood. But it's not the only way to see the space station.

NASA will text you whenever the International Space Station passes overhead "Visible: 4 min, Max Height: 66 degrees, Appears: WSW, Disappears NE." John Timmer – Nov 6, 2012 11:08 am | 25 ...

Have NASA Text You NASA will email or text you to let you know when the ISS will be in your area. Colin Schultz. November 8, 2012. Get our newsletter! Get our newsletter!

Now, NASA is publicizing that list ... and sending it, in fact, directly to you. Spot the Station lets you sign up for email or text-message alerts that will let you know, a few hours beforehand ...

NASA just made it easier to catch a glimpse of the International Space Station — the largest manmade structure in space — as it soars across the night sky. The best part: no telescope required.

NASA just made it easier to catch a glimpse of the International Space Station — the largest manmade structure in space — as it soars across the night sky. The best part: no telescope required.

NASA just made it easier to catch a glimpse of the International Space Station — the largest manmade structure in space — as it soars across the night sky. The best part: no telescope required.