Accessible Artemis II Tracker Uses AI to Bring Real-Time Space Data to Blind Users

A blind accessibility specialist from Estonia has developed a real-time, accessible dashboard for the Artemis II mission, offering blind users like himself direct access to live mission data. Speaking on Double Tap, Jakob Rosin explained that the tool was built using AI and publicly available space data to provide a more immersive and independent experience of spaceflight.

The web-based tracker delivers continuously updated information such as spacecraft speed, distance, and mission events. Rosin said the goal was to move beyond delayed updates or second-hand descriptions. “I don’t want to depend on somebody else… I want to feel it somehow,” he explained, describing how traditional coverage often leaves blind users behind. 

A key feature is an “audio radar” system that translates spatial data into sound. Objects such as Earth, the Moon, and the spacecraft are represented by audio cues moving across the stereo field. “You get exactly where it is in the travel path between Earth and moon,” Rosin said, highlighting how the system enables users to track movement in real time. 

The project was initially created for personal use using “vibe coding” techniques, where AI generates code based on user intent. However, after sharing the tool online, Rosin reported significant global interest, with thousands of users accessing the site. “I was actually surprised… I thought everybody has AI,” he said, noting that many users had not considered building such tools themselves.

Rosin continues to update the platform manually, using live mission audio to refine timelines and data accuracy. He described this as an unexpected responsibility due to the scale of public use.

The tool demonstrates how real-time data, rather than descriptive commentary alone, can create a more direct and engaging experience. “There’s a difference between being told… and actually experiencing this,” Rosin said. 

The tracker highlights a growing shift toward data-driven accessibility, where users can independently interpret live information rather than rely on narration. As space missions increasingly provide open data streams, tools like this could redefine how blind audiences engage with science, events, and media in real time.

Resources

• Jakob Rosin Artemis II Tracker: https://artemis.jakobrosin.com
• NASA Artemis Programme: https://www.nasa.gov/artemis
• European Space Agency (ESA): https://www.esa.int