Norad Santa Tracker

There’s a new tradition for many each Christmas Eve in this information age: gathering ‘round the computer to track Santa’s delivery progress on the Internet. This year, Google is helping the NORAD folks with some free software.

Technology has made Santa tracking an online art form this year, as Google gets onboard, helping the people at the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) make the mapping even more precise.

Here’s a video preview:

The NORAD site goes live with tracking Christmas Eve but you can monitor the activity at the North Pole as Santa and his helpers get ready for the big night. There’s an interactive tour you can take, checking out the workshop and all the preparations.

Then, Google has some free Internet tools you’ll want to download ahead of time, like the Google Earth application, which, combined with its mapping and satellite imaging, will let you virtually zoom in on your house with a Santa-eye view that takes you right to the chimney.

This article was posted by Tech Reporter Mike Wendland. It has been archieved under .

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7 Responses to “Norad Santa Tracker”

  1. Muller's Says:

    December 22nd, 2007 at 1:41 pm

    Hello,
    Papa & Nana
    Travis & Your Bride to Be Crystal
    Austin-Sure hope you have been good.
    Kyle-Sure hope you share that play station.
    Phoenix-Sure hope you have not been whiney.
    Scott & Christine
    Kelin-Sure hope you don’t hit your brother.
    Trever-Sure hope you have not been talking back.
    Santa is Here to leave LOTS OF PRESENT’S BUT YOU MUST BE GOOD TO KEEP THEM. ENJOY And DO NOT FORGET TO SAY THANK YOU.

  2. ALEXIS Says:

    December 23rd, 2007 at 12:25 pm

    CAN YOU REALLY TRACK DOWN SANTA.AND IF YOU SAY YES YOUR LYING BECAUSE SANTA CLAUSE ISN’T REAL!

  3. Robert Says:

    December 23rd, 2007 at 12:32 pm

    Alexis,
    Santa Claus is definately real. He represents the spirit of Christmas and everything that is right with the world. Be careful, you on’t want to be like the little by in the Polar Exprss.

    Have a Mery Christmas and NEVER stop believing.

  4. Robert Says:

    December 23rd, 2007 at 12:34 pm

    in case that last sentence didn’t make any sense, it was supposed to read “you don’t want to be like the little boy in the Polar Express.

  5. Kz Estrada Says:

    December 23rd, 2007 at 11:32 pm

    You should believe in santa because your parents can’t go shopping in the middle of the night. Santa is the true meaning of christmas and this is what christmas is all about. Have a Merry Christams from my family to yours.

  6. Thomas Says:

    December 24th, 2007 at 12:04 pm

    The true meaning of Christmas is Christ all mighty. The thought of giving what you have to those who are less fortunate. Remembering the birth of our Lord. Our Lord that enables us to have enternal life through his grace. May we all rejoice during this season and have faith in GOD.

  7. alicia and austin Says:

    December 24th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

    hi santa
    where are you now?

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