Track IRIDIUM 179 live — orbit, position & pass times
IRIDIUM 179 is a communications satellite relaying TV, internet or telephone traffic, launched in 2023 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 56730). Cosmik shows its live position in real-time 3D, computed in your browser from current orbital data — free, no login.
It orbits about 635–638 km up, circling Earth every ~97 minutes at an inclination of 86.7°. 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 179
IRIDIUM 179 at a glance
- Category: communications
- NORAD ID: 56730
- Launched: 2023
- Orbit altitude: 635 – 638 km
- Orbital period: ~97 minutes
- Inclination: 86.7°
Can you see IRIDIUM 179 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 179 orbit?
IRIDIUM 179 orbits between 635 and 638 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~97 minutes at an inclination of 86.7°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is IRIDIUM 179 right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "IRIDIUM 179" — 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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