# OrbitAR Satellite Tracker > Augmented reality satellite tracker. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thoughtbloc.orbitar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thoughtbloc.orbitar) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.thoughtbloc.orbitar` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** ThoughtBloc LLC - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 81 - **Version:** 24.0 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-12 - **First published:** 2026-06-08 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 4.18 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-08 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thoughtbloc.orbitar) - **Website:** [https://thoughtbloc.com](https://thoughtbloc.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/orbitarprivacypolicy?usp=sharing](https://sites.google.com/view/orbitarprivacypolicy?usp=sharing) ## Description OrbitAR Satellite Tracker is an augmented reality satellite tracking application that visualizes the real-time positions of Earth-orbiting satellites directly on your device's camera view.

The operations manual is available at thoughtbloc.com -> OrbitAR Satellite Tracker.

Using satellite orbital elements, GPS positioning, and device orientation sensors, OrbitAR Satellite Tracker calculates and displays satellite locations in real time, allowing users to locate and track satellites as they move across the sky.

OrbitAR Satellite Tracker supports multiple satellite datasets, including visible, amateur radio, weather, navigation and military satellites.

FEATURES

• Augmented reality satellite visualization over the live camera view

• Real-time satellite position calculation using current orbital data

• Support for visible, amateur radio, weather, navigation and military satellite datasets

• Live satellite information including elevation, azimuth, Acquisition of Signal (AOS), and Loss of Signal (LOS)

• Satellite markers showing precise sky position

• Pass prediction table displaying satellites currently above the horizon and upcoming passes

• Detailed pass information including:

* Maximum elevation
* Pass duration
* AOS and LOS times
* AOS and LOS azimuths
* Time until next pass

• Dataset selection for different satellite categories

• GPS position and status monitoring

• Compass tape and pitch ladder overlays for accurate device alignment

• Pitch and roll indication

• Optional target bearing display

• Support for both degrees and mils

• Morse-code haptic feedback for cardinal directions

• Adjustable overlay opacity

• Night Mode with optional low-light display enhancements

• Sensor calibration monitoring and orientation accuracy warnings

• Portrait and landscape orientation support

APPLICATIONS

OrbitAR Satellite Tracker can be used for:

• Amateur radio satellite operations

• Weather satellite observation

• Navigation satellite visualization

• Educational demonstrations of orbital motion

• Space station tracking

• General satellite awareness and observation

OrbitAR Satellite Tracker is designed for users who want a practical satellite tracking tool that combines real-time orbital calculations, augmented reality visualization, and device sensor integration in a single application.

OrbitAR Satellite Tracker is provided free of charge with no advertisements, subscriptions, tracking, or in-app purchases. ## Rankings - #2,050,236 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.thoughtbloc.orbitar.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Orbitrack](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.southernstars.orbitrack) — 102,776 users, 3.59 / 5 - [Orbital Eye](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.karagatostudios.orbitaleye) — 43 users - [OrbTrack, View The World Above](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nikolaiapps.orbtrack) — 5,451 users - [TrackSat - Satellite tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hr.from.robertpetrovic.tracksat) — 144,714 users, 4.39 / 5 - [Orbit Radar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/space.orbitradar) — 2,446 users - [SatFleet - Satellite Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.satfleetlive.app) — 5,233 users - [SatExplorer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.satexplorer.app) — 29,307 users - [Starlight - Satellite Tracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.starlightprototype2) — 91 users - [Satellite Finder: AR tracking](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.satellite.director.satfinder.gyrocompass) — 11,344 users, 2.83 / 5 - [Satellite Tracker: Sky Map AR](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.majksquare.satellite_tracker_app) — 2,343 users - [Space Station AR](https://chrome-stats.com/d/st.tori.ToriSat) — 8,742 users, 2.00 / 5 - [Orbit - Satellite Tracking](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.qcontinuum.orbit) — 65,358 users, 4.15 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.thoughtbloc.orbitar)