Track JASON-3 live — orbit, position & pass times
JASON-3 is an Earth-observation satellite imaging and measuring our planet, launched in 2016 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 41240). Cosmik shows its live position in real-time 3D, computed in your browser from current orbital data — free, no login.
It orbits about 1,312–1,324 km up, circling Earth every ~112 minutes at an inclination of 66°. 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 → JASON-3
JASON-3 at a glance
- Category: Earth observation
- NORAD ID: 41240
- Launched: 2016
- Orbit altitude: 1,312 – 1,324 km
- Orbital period: ~112 minutes
- Inclination: 66°
Can you see JASON-3 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 JASON-3 orbit?
JASON-3 orbits between 1,312 and 1,324 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~112 minutes at an inclination of 66°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is JASON-3 right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "JASON-3" — 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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