Satellite Chasers

Austin Griffith

About this app

Satellite Chasers lets you explore the real satellite catalog from your phone, including active satellites, rocket bodies, debris, and newly added objects soon after launch.
Point your phone at the sky in AR to see what is overhead, or explore satellites over the globe. Track satellites, launches, predicted decays, and conjunctions, which are close approaches between objects in orbit that may indicate potential collision risk.
Features include:
- Track tens of thousands of objects cataloged in Earth orbit
- Use AR to see satellites overhead through your phone’s camera
- Play SatSpot, a satellite pointing challenge where your aim determines your check-in points
- Get notifications for predicted decays, conjunctions, launches, and newly added satellites
- Search launches and see what flew together
- Read space news connected to satellites, launches, and orbital activity
- View satellite images, descriptions, radio/transmitter data from SatNOGS, and select NASA 3D models
- Customize filters to show the satellites you care about
- Check in with nearby satellites, earn points, and compete on leaderboards
- Favorite satellites and organize your personal Orbit of friends
Whether you are a space nerd, ham radio operator, sky watcher, or just curious about what is passing overhead, Satellite Chasers gives you a playful way to explore orbit in real time.

Ratings and reviews

It works, but it's reaaaaallllly slow. After 3 minutes it found my location and it did show me the satellites. I tried to do the tutorial but it wouldn't load more than the first screen. I tried to look when the ISS would come over next and gave up after 4 minutes of 'calculating'. My phone's not that old, but this seems like it needs a computer to run.

Data takes some time to load. I know it is hard to develop android apps but get it well tested (with network throttling as well) prior release. You can also use the testing tracks before release to get major issues fixed. Looking forward to a better app. Wishing you success.

this is a fun app. never knew just how much we have our up there.

What’s new

This update introduces a rebuilt satellite viewing experience, SatSpot, and live aircraft in AR.
Highlights:
- New rendering system for smoother satellite tracking and globe navigation
- SatSpot: a new satellite pointing challenge built around AR check-ins
- Aircraft shown in AR using live ADS-B data
- Improved satellite labels, map tiles, selection behavior, and AR interactions