Track IRIDIUM 148 live — orbit, position & pass times
IRIDIUM 148 is a communications satellite relaying TV, internet or telephone traffic, launched in 2018 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 43255). Cosmik shows its live position in real-time 3D, computed in your browser from current orbital data — free, no login.
It orbits about 783–786 km up, circling Earth every ~100 minutes at an inclination of 86.4°. Under the right dawn/dusk lighting a low-orbit satellite this size can be spotted as a moving star — Cosmik computes its passes over your exact location.
Open the live map → IRIDIUM 148
IRIDIUM 148 at a glance
- Category: communications
- NORAD ID: 43255
- Launched: 2018
- Orbit altitude: 783 – 786 km
- Orbital period: ~100 minutes
- Inclination: 86.4°
Can you see IRIDIUM 148 with the naked eye?
Under good conditions, yes — low-orbit satellites catch sunlight after sunset and before sunrise and cross the sky in minutes. Cosmik shows every upcoming pass over your exact spot, free.
Frequently asked questions
How high does IRIDIUM 148 orbit?
IRIDIUM 148 orbits between 783 and 786 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~100 minutes at an inclination of 86.4°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is IRIDIUM 148 right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "IRIDIUM 148" — 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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