Heavens-Above
What Heavens-Above is
Heavens-Above provides predictions and observing information for satellites and other objects in the sky. Its website lists 10-day predictions for selected satellites, daily predictions for brighter satellites, and passes for Starlink objects from a launch. A live sky view and interactive chart accompany information and charts for the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, and constellations. The site also offers a dynamic 3D display of Starlink orbits and an interactive 3D view of the ISS. The Android app predicts passes for the ISS, visible satellites, and radio satellites, with a live chart, orbit and ground-track views, night mode, and an orientation-based tracker. Selected passes can be added to the device calendar. Predictions run locally, and the app says it needs a data connection only every few days. The service is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its free plan costs nothing; the Android Pro app costs $4.99, paid once and removes adverts. Predictions become less accurate for dates further from the present.
Who it suits
Heavens-Above suits satellite observers who want pass predictions, sky charts, and information about celestial objects. Android users can also use its orientation-based tracker and add selected passes to their calendar.
What it does well
- Lists 10-day predictions for selected satellites.
- Includes live sky and interactive chart views.
- Android app predicts ISS and radio satellite passes.
- Predictions run locally between occasional data connections.
- Android Pro removes adverts for $4.99, paid once.
What to know first
- Predictions get less accurate farther from the current time.
- Listed app-specific features are for Android.
- Site may collect IP addresses and use cookies.
- Support may not reply to every email and accepts English only.
Limits
The free Android app is ad-supported. The $4.99, paid once Heavens-Above Pro plan removes adverts. Satellite predictions become increasingly inaccurate as their dates move further from the current time.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Heavens-Above | Ad-supported Android app | Free |
| Heavens-Above Pro | Android app; removes adverts | $4.99, paid once |
As heavens-above.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://heavens-above.com/ in a web browser
- Choose the web service or use the Android or iOS platform
- Use the free plan, or choose Heavens-Above Pro on Android to remove adverts
- On Android, use the app's predictions, sky chart, and tracking features
Verdict
Heavens-Above brings satellite predictions together with sky charts and astronomy information across web and mobile platforms. Android adds offline prediction and pass-tracking tools, while forecasts become less reliable further into the future.
Questions
Is Heavens-Above free?
Yes. The free plan is listed as free. The Android app is ad-supported.
What does Heavens-Above Pro cost?
Heavens-Above Pro costs $4.99, paid once and removes adverts from the Android app.
Which platforms are available?
Heavens-Above is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The listed app features are for Android.
What can the Android app do offline?
It performs predictions locally and says it needs a data connection only every few days.
What information does the privacy policy say is collected?
It says the site collects browser and visit information, including IP addresses, and may use cookies to track site use and preferences.
Can the support team respond to every email?
The FAQ says the team cannot reply to every email and only understands email written in English.
Facts from Heavens-Above's own pages
- 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. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Astronomy
- The website offers information and charts for the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, and constellations. · heavens-above.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Calendar integration
- The Android app can add selected satellite passes to the device calendar. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany · heavens-above.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Live sky
- The website offers a live sky view and an interactive sky chart. · heavens-above.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile app
- The Android app includes pass predictions for the ISS, visible satellites, and radio satellites. · play.google.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- The Android app performs predictions locally and says it needs a data connection only every few days. · play.google.com, 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. · heavens-above.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Prediction limits
- The FAQ says predictions become increasingly inaccurate the further their dates are from the current time. · heavens-above.com, 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. · heavens-above.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Heavens-Above provides predictions and information for observing satellites and other objects in the sky. · heavens-above.com, 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. · heavens-above.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Spacecraft visualization
- The website includes a dynamic 3D Starlink orbit display and an interactive 3D visualization of the ISS. · heavens-above.com, 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. · heavens-above.com, 9 Oct 2026
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