Track IXPE live — orbit, position & pass times
IXPE is a space telescope studying the universe from above the atmosphere, launched in 2021 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 49954). Cosmik shows its live position in real-time 3D, computed in your browser from current orbital data — free, no login.
It orbits about 537–547 km up, circling Earth every ~95 minutes at an inclination of 0.2°. 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 → IXPE
IXPE at a glance
- Category: space telescope
- NORAD ID: 49954
- Launched: 2021
- Orbit altitude: 537 – 547 km
- Orbital period: ~95 minutes
- Inclination: 0.2°
Can you see IXPE 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 IXPE orbit?
IXPE orbits between 537 and 547 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~95 minutes at an inclination of 0.2°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is IXPE right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "IXPE" — 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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