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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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39.0469
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This interactive map displays the real-time positions of the brightest satellites orbiting Earth. Designed for enthusiasts and researchers alike, the map allows users to track these satellites, observe their trajectories, and access information about their missions and characteristics. Ideal for educational purposes, scientific research, and general interest, this tool provides an engaging way to explore the dynamic world of satellite technology.

Satellite Flyovers Tonight

SL-8 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

SL-8 R/B
↗ 21:38 ↘ 21:51 ↑ 77°
☼ 5 ✣ -
Another designation for the upper stage of a Soviet launch vehicle, used to place satellites into orbit.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ARIANE 40+ R/B

Satellite pass tonight

ARIANE 40+ R/B
↗ 21:39 ↘ 21:44 ↑ 20°
☼ 5.3 ✣ -

1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2151

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2151
↗ 21:39 ↘ 21:47 ↑ 37°
☼ 5.1 ✣ -
A satellite in the Soviet Cosmos series, used for military or scientific research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ISS (ZARYA)

Satellite pass tonight

ISS (ZARYA)
↗ 21:43 ↘ 21:46 ↑ 12°
☼ 0.4 ✣ -
The International Space Station, a habitable artificial satellite used for space research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1743

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1743
↗ 21:52 ↘ 21:57 ↑ 87°
☼ 3.1 ✣ -
A satellite from the Soviet Cosmos series, typically used for military or scientific missions.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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SEASAT 1

Satellite pass tonight

SEASAT 1
↗ 21:52 ↘ 21:54 ↑ 11°
☼ 5.5 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite launched by NASA to study oceanographic phenomena.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1536

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1536
↗ 22:04 ↘ 22:04 ↑ 10°
☼ 6 ✣ -
Another satellite in the Soviet Cosmos series, typically used for reconnaissance or scientific research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1867

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1867
↗ 22:05 ↘ 22:12 ↑ 44°
☼ 4.9 ✣ -
Another satellite in the Cosmos series, used for reconnaissance or scientific research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ARIANE 40 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

ARIANE 40 R/B
↗ 22:13 ↘ 22:19 ↑ 45°
☼ 4.7 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Ariane 4 launch vehicle, used for delivering payloads into space.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2242

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2242
↗ 22:21 ↘ 22:28 ↑ 49°
☼ 4.6 ✣ -
A satellite in the Soviet Cosmos series, typically used for reconnaissance or communications.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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TERRA

Satellite pass tonight

TERRA
↗ 22:25 ↘ 22:32 ↑ 55°
☼ 3 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for monitoring environmental and climate data.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2221

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2221
↗ 22:32 ↘ 22:35 ↑ 48°
☼ 3.5 ✣ -
A satellite from the Soviet Cosmos series, used for military or scientific purposes.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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SHIJIAN-16 (SJ-16)

Satellite pass tonight

SHIJIAN-16 (SJ-16)
↗ 22:44 ↘ 22:49 ↑ 15°
☼ 5.7 ✣ -
A Chinese satellite used for space research and technology demonstration.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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OKEAN-O

Satellite pass tonight

OKEAN-O
↗ 22:53 ↘ 22:58 ↑ 22°
☼ 5.3 ✣ -
A Soviet oceanographic satellite used for Earth observation and scientific research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1975

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1975
↗ 23:13 ↘ 23:13 ↑ 14°
☼ 5.9 ✣ -
Part of the Cosmos series, typically used for reconnaissance or communication.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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SL-16 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

SL-16 R/B
↗ 23:36 ↘ 23:41 ↑ 32°
☼ 4.2 ✣ -
An upper stage of a Soviet/Russian launch vehicle used for deploying various satellites.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2278

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2278
↗ 00:03 ↘ 00:07 ↑ 48°
☼ 5.2 ✣ -
Part of the Cosmos program, used for military or scientific missions.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ASTEX 1

Satellite pass tonight

ASTEX 1
↗ 01:11 ↘ 01:14 ↑ 47°
☼ 5.1 ✣ -
A satellite used for astronomical and space research, part of a scientific exploration program.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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IDEFIX & ARIANE 42P R/B

Satellite pass tonight

IDEFIX & ARIANE 42P R/B
↗ 01:30 ↘ 01:32 ↑ 14°
☼ 6.1 ✣ -
The IDEFIX payload and Ariane 42P rocket booster, used for space research.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2428

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2428
↗ 01:38 ↘ 01:44 ↑ 33°
☼ 4.8 ✣ -
A satellite in the Russian Cosmos series, used for various military or scientific applications.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1953

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1953
↗ 01:55 ↘ 01:56 ↑ 15°
☼ 5.7 ✣ -
A satellite from the Soviet Cosmos program, used for military or scientific missions.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ALOS (DAICHI)

Satellite pass tonight

ALOS (DAICHI)
↗ 02:55 ↘ 02:59 ↑ 20°
☼ 5 ✣ -
A Japanese Earth observation satellite used for mapping and disaster monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 2219

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 2219
↗ 03:12 ↘ 03:19 ↑ 28°
☼ 5.4 ✣ -
Part of the Cosmos program, typically used for reconnaissance or communications.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ENVISAT

Satellite pass tonight

ENVISAT
↗ 03:14 ↘ 03:21 ↑ 28°
☼ 5.3 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite launched by ESA for environmental monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1892

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1892
↗ 03:18 ↘ 03:20 ↑ 36°
☼ 4.5 ✣ -
A Soviet satellite part of the Cosmos series, typically used for military or research purposes.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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AJISAI (EGS)

Satellite pass tonight

AJISAI (EGS)
↗ 03:20 ↘ 03:30 ↑ 15°
☼ 7.4 ✣ -
A Japanese geodetic satellite used for Earth observation and scientific studies.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ARIANE 5 R/B

Satellite pass tonight

ARIANE 5 R/B
↗ 03:22 ↘ 03:28 ↑ 22°
☼ 5.8 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Ariane 5 launch vehicle, used for delivering heavy payloads into space.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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AQUA

Satellite pass tonight

AQUA
↗ 03:26 ↘ 03:32 ↑ 28°
☼ 4.6 ✣ -
An Earth observation satellite used for studying water and climate data.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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ATLAS CENTAUR R/B

Satellite pass tonight

ATLAS CENTAUR R/B
↗ 03:30 ↘ 03:32 ↑ 24°
☼ 5.4 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Atlas-Centaur launch vehicle, used for delivering payloads to space.
2 flyovers expected tonight.
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MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)

Satellite pass tonight

MIDORI II (ADEOS-II)
↗ 03:41 ↘ 03:47 ↑ 73°
☼ 2.9 ✣ -
A Japanese satellite used for Earth observation and environmental monitoring.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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RESURS-DK 1

Satellite pass tonight

RESURS-DK 1
↗ 04:10 ↘ 04:16 ↑ 56°
☼ 3.5 ✣ -
A Russian Earth observation satellite used for environmental monitoring and mapping.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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CZ-2C R/B

Satellite pass tonight

CZ-2C R/B
↗ 04:11 ↘ 04:17 ↑ 78°
☼ 2.4 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the Long March 2C launch vehicle, used for deploying satellites into orbit.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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COSMOS 1844

Satellite pass tonight

COSMOS 1844
↗ 04:16 ↘ 04:23 ↑ 18°
☼ 6.7 ✣ -
A satellite in the Soviet Cosmos program, used for various applications including military.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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H-2A R/B

Satellite pass tonight

H-2A R/B
↗ 04:33 ↘ 04:39 ↑ 55°
☼ 2.4 ✣ -
The rocket booster from the H-IIA launch vehicle, used for delivering payloads to space.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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HST

Satellite pass tonight

HST
↗ 04:39 ↘ 04:41 ↑ 13°
☼ 3.5 ✣ -
The Hubble Space Telescope, used for astronomical observations and discoveries.
1 flyover expected tonight.
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