Track SWARM B live — orbit, position & pass times
SWARM B is an Earth-observation satellite imaging and measuring our planet, launched in 2013 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 39451). Cosmik shows its live position in real-time 3D, computed in your browser from current orbital data — free, no login.
It orbits about 485–488 km up, circling Earth every ~94 minutes at an inclination of 87.7°. 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 → SWARM B
SWARM B at a glance
- Category: Earth observation
- NORAD ID: 39451
- Launched: 2013
- Orbit altitude: 485 – 488 km
- Orbital period: ~94 minutes
- Inclination: 87.7°
Can you see SWARM B 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 SWARM B orbit?
SWARM B orbits between 485 and 488 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~94 minutes at an inclination of 87.7°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is SWARM B right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "SWARM B" — 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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