Live Starlink satellite map & tracker
Every Starlink satellite in the public catalog, placed on a 3D Earth and moving in real time. Speed up time to watch the shells sweep the planet.
What you're looking at
Each point is one satellite. Its position is calculated from its latest two-line element set (TLE), the same public orbital data astronomers and satellite trackers use. We download the Starlink catalog from CelesTrak a few times a day, and your browser runs the SGP4 orbit model to place every satellite for the current moment.
The dense belt you see is a set of orbital shells at different inclinations: around 53° and 43° for most of the network, with polar shells near 70° and 97° that cover Alaska and the high latitudes. That geometry puts the densest coverage over the mid-latitudes, where most of the continental US sits.
Why it matters if you own a dish
More satellites overhead means more capacity per cell and fewer outages from obstructions, but your speed still depends on how many people share your cell. If you're choosing a plan, our plan comparison and cost calculator use dated US prices.
Questions people ask
How many Starlink satellites are in orbit right now?
More than 10,500 Starlink objects are in the public orbital catalog. The live counter on this page reads the latest catalog from CelesTrak, so the number updates every few hours as launches and deorbits happen.
How high do Starlink satellites orbit?
Most operational Starlink satellites fly roughly 480 to 570 km above Earth. Freshly launched satellites start lower and climb over several weeks, and satellites being retired descend before burning up in the atmosphere.
Is this map official?
No. SatPicker is independent and not affiliated with SpaceX or Starlink. The positions come from public orbital elements (TLEs) published by CelesTrak, propagated with the standard SGP4 model in your browser.
Why do I see a 'train' of satellites in the sky?
Starlink satellites are launched in batches. For a few days after a launch they travel close together in a line before spreading out to their final orbits, which is when they are easiest to see after dusk or before dawn.
How long do Starlink satellites last?
Starlink satellites are designed for a service life of around five years. At their low altitude, a retired satellite reenters and burns up within months to a few years, which keeps the orbit clean.