Track GSAT0209 (GALILEO 12) live — orbit, position & pass times
GSAT0209 (GALILEO 12) is a communications satellite relaying TV, internet or telephone traffic, launched in 2015 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 41174). Cosmik shows its live position in real-time 3D, computed in your browser from current orbital data — free, no login.
It orbits in the medium-Earth range (~23,215–23,244 km, one lap every ~14 hours, inclination 55.8°). Too distant for naked-eye spotting, but easy to follow live in 3D.
Open the live map → GSAT0209 (GALILEO 12)
GSAT0209 (GALILEO 12) at a glance
- Category: communications
- NORAD ID: 41174
- Launched: 2015
- Orbit altitude: 23,215 – 23,244 km
- Orbital period: ~14 hours
- Inclination: 55.8°
Can you see GSAT0209 (GALILEO 12) with the naked eye?
Not with the naked eye at that distance — but its slow, stately orbit is easy to follow live in Cosmik's 3D view.
Frequently asked questions
How high does GSAT0209 (GALILEO 12) orbit?
GSAT0209 (GALILEO 12) orbits between 23,215 and 23,244 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~14 hours at an inclination of 55.8°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is GSAT0209 (GALILEO 12) right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "GSAT0209 (GALILEO 12)" — its position is propagated in real time from the latest published orbital data, so you see exactly where it is this second, plus its ground track and upcoming passes.
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