Track SWIFT live — orbit, position & pass times
SWIFT is a space telescope studying the universe from above the atmosphere, launched in 2004 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 28485). Cosmik shows its live position in real-time 3D, computed in your browser from current orbital data — free, no login.
It orbits about 361–364 km up, circling Earth every ~92 minutes at an inclination of 20.6°. 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.
Open the live map → SWIFT
SWIFT at a glance
- Category: space telescope
- NORAD ID: 28485
- Launched: 2004
- Orbit altitude: 361 – 364 km
- Orbital period: ~92 minutes
- Inclination: 20.6°
Can you see SWIFT 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 SWIFT orbit?
SWIFT orbits between 361 and 364 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~92 minutes at an inclination of 20.6°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is SWIFT right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "SWIFT" — 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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