What is SatelliteMap.space?
SatelliteMap.space is a live satellite tracker on an interactive 3D globe. It plots thousands of satellites where they are right now, including Starlink and other internet constellations, GPS satellites, space stations and rocket bodies, over a globe that shows day and night.
The site has been online since 2019 and is run by a developer named Justin. Beyond the map there are pages for constellation growth, launches, decays and re-entries, plus a transit finder, a watchlist, an auto play tour and a CSV export. The website is free, and its companion iPhone app, Satellite Tracker 3D, adds AR sky viewing and pass alerts, with basic functions free and paid unlocks.
Main Features
- A live 3D globe with day and night
- Starlink, GPS and other satellite constellations
- Space stations and rocket bodies
- Ground station locations
- Launch, decay and re-entry data
- A transit finder
- A watchlist for satellites you follow
- Export to CSV
How to Get Started with SatelliteMap.space
- Open satellitemap.space in your browser.
- Drag to rotate the globe and use the mouse wheel to zoom.
- Open the menu to load a constellation such as Starlink.
- Try Auto Play for a guided tour of the globe.
- Add satellites to your watchlist to follow them.
SatelliteMap.space Pricing
The website is free to use. The companion iPhone app, Satellite Tracker 3D, is free to download with in-app purchases, including a Pro Unlock and optional supporter purchases.
Who Should Use It?
- Space fans
- People curious about Starlink
- Skywatchers hoping to spot satellite trains
- Amateur radio operators
- Students learning about orbits
SatelliteMap.space Alternatives
- Space Now is a live 3D map of the Solar System, the ISS and thousands of satellites.
- Submarine Cable Map maps the undersea cables that carry the internet.
- Earth Nullschool shows live wind and weather on a spinning globe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SatelliteMap.space free?
Yes. The website is free. The companion iPhone app is free to download and has paid unlocks.
Does SatelliteMap.space track Starlink?
Yes. It tracks Starlink and other internet constellations, along with GPS satellites, space stations and rocket bodies.
Is there a SatelliteMap.space app?
Yes. Satellite Tracker 3D is the companion iPhone app, with AR sky viewing and pass alerts.
Who runs SatelliteMap.space?
It is run by a developer named Justin and has been online since 2019.