Launch Library Rocket Launches Scraper
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Launch Library Rocket Launches Scraper
Scrapes rocket launches from Launch Library 2. Returns upcoming or previous launches with rocket, provider, mission, status, and date. Supports search filter and up to 1M launches per run.
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Launch Library Rocket Launches Scraper
Scrape rocket launch data from Launch Library 2, the open spaceflight database, with no API key. Get upcoming or previous launches, filter by rocket, provider, or mission, and export clean JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML.
Launch Library 2 is the community-maintained spaceflight database behind most launch trackers, but its API still requires you to handle pagination, rate limits, and schema quirks. This Actor reads the public feeds directly, filters launches by keyword as they are collected, and returns each launch as one flat row. No registration, no token, no setup.
| Who uses it | What they scrape Launch Library for |
|---|---|
| Space enthusiasts | Build a personal launch calendar or notification bot |
| Market researchers | Track which providers and rockets are launching most often |
| App developers | Populate a space app with current and historical launch data |
| Journalists | Monitor upcoming missions for story leads |
What it does
This Actor collects rocket launches from Launch Library 2 by feed type and optional search term, and returns each launch as a flat row with its rocket, provider, mission, pad, date, and status.
- 🚀 Upcoming and previous feeds: choose the feed you need, or run both in separate executions.
- 🔍 Keyword filter: search by rocket name, provider, or mission, like Falcon, Starlink, or Ariane.
- 📦 Flat rows: every launch is returned as one record, ready for spreadsheets or databases.
- ⚡ No API key: the Actor reads public Launch Library 2 endpoints directly.
Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.
What you can do with Launch Library data
📅 Build a launch calendar.
A space enthusiast runs the Actor weekly on the upcoming feed and imports the CSV into Google Calendar to track every scheduled launch.
📈 Track provider activity.
A market researcher filters by provider name and compares launch counts across SpaceX, ULA, and Rocket Lab over the last year.
🔔 Power a notification bot.
A developer schedules the Actor daily and pushes new launches to a Discord channel using the JSON output.
📰 Find story leads.
A journalist searches for a specific mission keyword and reviews the returned launch details to identify upcoming milestones.
Why choose this scraper
| What you get | |
|---|---|
| No API key | Start scraping immediately without registering an app or managing tokens. |
| Upcoming and past | Get both scheduled launches and historical missions from the same Actor. |
| Keyword search | Filter by rocket, provider, or mission name before data is written. |
| Flat output | Each launch is a single row, so you can export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML without reshaping. |
How it compares
This Actor focuses on a simple, flat output with keyword filtering and no API key, while the competitors below offer different field coverage or pricing.
| Feature | ParseForge | Rocket Launch Scraper (Launch Library 2) | Launch Library Space Launch Scraper | Space Launch Library - Global Launch Aggregator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upcoming launches | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Previous launches | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyword search filter | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| No API key required | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Flat row output | Yes | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Agencies and astronauts data | Not listed | Not listed | Yes | Not listed |
Configure the run
Drive the Actor with a feed type and an optional search term, and set a maximum number of launches to collect per run. The Input tab lists every parameter.
A first run with the defaults:
A larger pull:
Pricing
Pay-per-result: $0.005 per result collected. You pay only for the results written to your dataset.
| Results collected | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| 100 results | $0.50 |
| 1,000 results | $5.00 |
| 10,000 results | $50.00 |
New Apify accounts start with $5 in free credit.
Free users
Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. Upgrade your Apify plan to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.
Run it
- Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit.
- Open the Launch Library Rocket Launches Scraper.
- Set your inputs and any filters, then click Start.
- Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the Dataset tab.
Run it programmatically through the Apify API (run-sync-get-dataset-items) or the ApifyClient for JavaScript and Python.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
Give an AI agent live access to Launch Library through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:
Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.
Troubleshooting
Why am I getting no results?
Check your search term. It must match a rocket, provider, or mission name exactly or partially. Try a broader term like 'SpaceX' or leave the search field empty.
Why did the run stop before reaching my maxItems?
The Actor stops when there are no more launches matching your filters. If you set a high maxItems but the feed has fewer matches, you will get all available launches.
Why are some fields empty in the output?
Launch Library 2 may not have data for every field on every launch. Empty fields are normal and reflect missing information in the source.
Can I get more than 1,000,000 launches?
The maximum is 1,000,000 per run. If you need more, split your request by date or use multiple runs with different search terms.
Why is the run slow?
The Actor reads from the public Launch Library 2 endpoints, which can be slow during high traffic. Try reducing maxItems or running at a different time.
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do I need an API key for Launch Library 2? | No. This Actor reads the public Launch Library 2 endpoints directly, so you do not need to register an app or manage a token. |
| Can I get both upcoming and previous launches in one run? | The Actor collects one feed per run. Run it twice with the mode set to upcoming and previous, or use two separate tasks. |
| What does the search term filter? | The search term matches against the rocket name, provider name, or mission name. For example, searching for Falcon returns all launches involving Falcon rockets. |
| How many launches can I collect? | You can set the maximum number of launches per run, up to 1,000,000. The default is 10. |
| What format is the output? | Each launch is returned as a flat JSON object. You can export the dataset to JSON, CSV, Excel, or XML from the Apify platform. |
| Does this include launch pad and status information? | Yes, each launch record includes the pad, status, date, rocket, provider, and mission details as provided by Launch Library 2. |
| Is this the same as the Launch Library 2 API? | This Actor scrapes the public Launch Library 2 data feeds, so the data is the same, but you do not need to handle API pagination or rate limits yourself. |
| Can I schedule this Actor to run automatically? | Yes, you can set up a schedule in Apify to run the Actor daily, weekly, or at any interval you need. |
| What is the difference between this and the other Launch Library scrapers on Apify? | This Actor focuses on a simple, flat output with keyword filtering and no API key, while others may offer more fields or different pricing. |
| Does it work for non-English searches? | The search term is matched against the English names in Launch Library 2. For non-English queries, use the English rocket or provider name. |
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🆘 Need help? Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.
⚠️ Disclaimer. This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Space Devs. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.
