Himawari 8 — pass prediction & tasking

Himawari 8 is an optical satellite operated by Japan Meteorological Agency/Meteorological Satellite Center (MSC) in geo orbit at roughly 35786 km altitude (NORAD 40267, COSPAR 2014-060A).

Operator: Japan Meteorological Agency/Meteorological Satellite Center (MSC)

Frequently asked questions

When does Himawari 8 pass over my location?

Use PassPrediction's pass search to compute Himawari 8's upcoming overpasses over any area of interest, with elevation, off-nadir angle, and ascending/descending node.

What orbit is Himawari 8 in?

Himawari 8 is in geo orbit at about 35786 km, inclination 0°.

Who operates Himawari 8?

Himawari 8 is operated by Japan Meteorological Agency/Meteorological Satellite Center (MSC).

What is Himawari 8's NORAD ID?

Himawari 8 is cataloged as NORAD 40267 (COSPAR 2014-060A).

Verify on a reference tracker

Cross-check NORAD 40267 / COSPAR 2014-060A against an independent satellite catalog:

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