Track SO-50 (SAUDISAT 1C) live — orbit, position & pass times

Name: SO-50 (SAUDISAT 1C) — live orbital data
Creator: Cosmik
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SO-50 (SAUDISAT 1C) is an amateur-radio (ham) satellite carrying a transponder or beacon that licensed operators use to make contacts, launched in 2002 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 27607). Cosmik shows its live position in real-time 3D, computed in your browser from current orbital data — free, no login.

It orbits about 575–679 km up, circling Earth every ~97 minutes at an inclination of 64.6°. 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.

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SO-50 (SAUDISAT 1C) at a glance

Category: amateur radio
NORAD ID: 27607
Launched: 2002
Orbit altitude: 575 – 679 km
Orbital period: ~97 minutes
Inclination: 64.6°

Can you see SO-50 (SAUDISAT 1C) 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 SO-50 (SAUDISAT 1C) orbit?

SO-50 (SAUDISAT 1C) orbits between 575 and 679 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~97 minutes at an inclination of 64.6°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.

Where is SO-50 (SAUDISAT 1C) right now?

Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "SO-50 (SAUDISAT 1C)" — 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.