Heavens-Above
Heavens-Above provides predictions and sky information for observing satellites and other objects.
What Heavens-Above is
Heavens-Above provides predictions and sky information for observing satellites and other objects. Its website lists 10-day predictions for selected satellites, daily predictions for brighter satellites, and Starlink passes from a launch, alongside a live sky view and interactive sky chart. It also presents information and charts for the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, and constellations. The Android app includes predictions for the ISS, visible satellites, and radio satellites, plus orbit and ground-track views, night mode, and an orientation-based tracker. Users can add selected satellite passes to the device calendar. The app performs predictions locally and says it needs a data connection only every few days. The service has a free plan; the Android Pro app costs $4.99 once and removes adverts. Heavens-Above is available on Android, iOS, and the web, though the listed app-specific features are for Android. Its FAQ cautions that predictions become less accurate the further their dates are from the current time. The privacy policy says the site collects browser and visit details, including IP addresses, and may use cookies.
Good
- Lists 10-day predictions for selected satellites.
- Includes live sky view and interactive sky chart.
- Android app predictions run locally.
- Selected satellite passes can be added to the calendar.
- Covers several solar-system objects and constellations.
Watch out
- Predictions get less accurate farther into the future.
- The Android app is ad-supported unless Pro is purchased.
- Support says it cannot reply to every email.
- Email support is limited to messages written in English.
Who it suits
Heavens-Above suits people tracking satellite passes or exploring charts of objects in the sky. Android users looking for locally calculated predictions, orbit views, or calendar entries may find its app features relevant.
Verdict
Heavens-Above combines satellite-pass predictions with broader sky charts and information. Keep the prediction time limit and the Android app's one-time Pro price in mind.
Plans and prices
From Heavens-Above's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Heavens-Above | Free | Ad-supported Android app |
| Heavens-Above Pro | $4.99, paid once | Android app; removes adverts |
The facts
Each one read from Heavens-Above's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- App features
- The Android app includes a live sky chart, satellite orbit and ground track views, a night mode, and a tracker that uses device orientation.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- The Android app includes pass predictions for the ISS, visible satellites, and radio satellites.checked 9 Oct 2026
What it does
- Astronomy
- The website offers information and charts for the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, and constellations.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Calendar integration
- The Android app can add selected satellite passes to the device calendar.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Live sky
- The website offers a live sky view and an interactive sky chart.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The Android app performs predictions locally and says it needs a data connection only every few days.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Personal information
- The privacy policy says account creation requires a username and email address, and that the company does not rent or sell personally identifying information.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Prediction limits
- The FAQ says predictions become increasingly inaccurate the further their dates are from the current time.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says the site collects browser and visit information, including IP addresses, and may use cookies to track site use and preferences.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Heavens-Above provides predictions and information for observing satellites and other objects in the sky.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Satellite predictions
- The website lists 10-day predictions for selected satellites, daily predictions for brighter satellites, and passes for Starlink objects from a launch.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Spacecraft visualization
- The website includes a dynamic 3D Starlink orbit display and an interactive 3D visualization of the ISS.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ welcomes suggestions, corrections, and bug reports, but says the team cannot reply to every email and only understands email written in English.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germanychecked 28 Sep 2026
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