Satellite Pass Predictions
Upcoming passes of popular amateur satellites over your location — times, max elevation, and worth-it ratings. Live orbital data from Celestrak.
Set your location to see the next passes.
Orbital elements via Celestrak. Predictions are approximate — passes below 10° elevation are hidden. Next 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know when a satellite will pass over me?
Set your location above and HamDaily computes the next passes of popular amateur satellites from live Celestrak orbital data — with the start time, peak elevation, and a “worth it” rating. Higher-elevation passes are easier to work.
Which amateur radio satellites can a beginner work?
The FM “easy sats” like SO-50, AO-91, and the ISS cross-band repeater are the usual starting point — you can work them with a handheld and a small Yagi. Higher passes give you more time and a stronger signal.
What equipment do I need to work satellites?
For the FM birds, a dual-band HT, a small handheld directional antenna, and a pass prediction (like this one) is enough. You point at the satellite as it moves across the sky and adjust for Doppler.
What does maximum elevation mean for a pass?
Elevation is how high above the horizon the satellite climbs, in degrees. A 10° pass barely clears the horizon; a 70°+ pass goes nearly overhead, giving a longer window and clearer signal. Passes below 10° are hidden here.