In space
Military satellites
Reconnaissance, signals-intelligence and early-warning satellites that appear in the public catalogue, picked out by name and drawn on a layer of their own.
What you see
- US, Russian and Chinese military satellites named in the public catalogue, such as USA, Cosmos and Yaogan.
- Click one for its orbit, altitude, speed and next passes over you.
Where the data comes from
- CelesTrakPublished orbital elements for active satellites, bright objects and three debris clouds.
Orbital elements are refreshed from CelesTrak every 2 hours. Positions are worked out in your browser from them, so satellites move smoothly in real time.
Good to know
- Many classified satellites are missing from the public catalogue, or listed under bland names.
- Anything named USA or Cosmos lands here, which includes some that are not military.
Goes well with
Satellite trackerAbout 18,000 satellites and pieces of debris on a live 3D globe, placed from CelesTrak orbital data: see what is overhead, its orbit and its next passes.
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