Track XMM-NEWTON live — orbit, position & pass times
XMM-NEWTON is a space telescope studying the universe from above the atmosphere, launched in 1999 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 25989). Cosmik shows its live position in real-time 3D, computed in your browser from current orbital data — free, no login.
It flies a highly elliptical orbit, swinging from 29,336 km out to 91,801 km — a path chosen to spend most of each 48-hour orbit high above one hemisphere or clear of Earth's radiation belts. Naked-eye spotting isn't realistic, but the orbit itself is spectacular to explore in 3D.
Open the live map → XMM-NEWTON
XMM-NEWTON at a glance
- Category: space telescope
- NORAD ID: 25989
- Launched: 1999
- Orbit altitude: 29,336 – 91,801 km
- Orbital period: ~48 hours
- Inclination: 64.3°
Can you see XMM-NEWTON with the naked eye?
Not realistically — the orbit spends most of its time thousands of kilometers out. Track it live in 3D instead and watch the ellipse it draws around Earth.
Frequently asked questions
How high does XMM-NEWTON orbit?
XMM-NEWTON orbits between 29,336 and 91,801 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~48 hours at an inclination of 64.3°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is XMM-NEWTON right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "XMM-NEWTON" — 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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