Byte Ocean - BlueOrbit
Track Iridium Satellites
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Real-time Iridium satellite positions. 100% offline, on-device calculation of orbits and elevation to precisely determine your satellite connection windows.
BlueOrbit: Stop Guessing. Start Connecting.
Operating satellite hardware in remote locations shouldn't rely on luck. When you are off the grid—whether navigating an offshore passage or working in challenging terrestrial environments—every percentage of battery life and every successful data transmission counts.
BlueOrbit is the ultimate tactical planning tool for your Iridium satellite communications. Instead of powering on your device and hoping for a signal, BlueOrbit tells you exactly when and where the next satellite will appear in your sky, ensuring you establish a solid link on your first attempt.
Why BlueOrbit is a Game-Changer:
Eliminate Connection Failures: View the real-time position and trajectory of the entire Iridium constellation. Know the exact minute your connection window opens and closes.
Maximize Critical Battery Life: Stop wasting power on endless signal searches. BlueOrbit allows you to keep your hardware powered down until a satellite is confirmed to be in an optimal line-of-sight.
Beat the Terrain: A satellite overhead is useless if it's blocked by a mountain ridge or your vessel's superstructure. Our precise elevation calculator anticipates blockages so you can reposition your antenna before you try to connect.
True Offline Independence: Designed for the most remote environments on Earth. Perform a single, ultra-low-bandwidth sync to update the orbital data, and BlueOrbit will run 100% autonomously for days—no internet required.
Built for professionals, expedition leaders, and serious mariners who demand reliability, BlueOrbit ensures your communication hardware works when you need it most. Get the exact data you need to secure your uplink.
Legal Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability
No Affiliation: BlueOrbit is an independent software application. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or in any way officially connected to Iridium Communications Inc., Iridium LLC, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. "Iridium" is a registered trademark of Iridium Communications Inc.
Accuracy & Warranty Disclaimer: The application and its generated data are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While the orbital calculations are based on standard mathematical models, no claim or guarantee is made regarding the absolute accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the satellite positions, connection windows, or elevation data provided. The developer assumes no liability for missed connections, hardware failures, logistical delays, or any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of this application. The user assumes all responsibility and risk for relying on the calculated data.
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Information
- Seller
- Byte Ocean Software Corp
- Size
- 4.5 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Byte Ocean Software Corp