Track SDO live — orbit, position & pass times
SDO is a solar observatory watching the Sun, launched in 2010 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 36395). 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 (~35,784–35,801 km, one lap every ~24 hours, inclination 34.7°). Too distant for naked-eye spotting, but easy to follow live in 3D.
SDO at a glance
- Category: solar observatory
- NORAD ID: 36395
- Launched: 2010
- Orbit altitude: 35,784 – 35,801 km
- Orbital period: ~24 hours
- Inclination: 34.7°
Can you see SDO 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 SDO orbit?
SDO orbits between 35,784 and 35,801 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~24 hours at an inclination of 34.7°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is SDO right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "SDO" — 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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