Meteosat 8 — pass prediction & tasking

Meteosat 8 is an optical satellite operated by EUMETSAT in geo orbit at roughly 35787 km altitude (NORAD 27509, COSPAR 2002-040B).

Operator: EUMETSAT

Frequently asked questions

When does Meteosat 8 pass over my location?

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

What orbit is Meteosat 8 in?

Meteosat 8 is in geo orbit at about 35787 km, inclination 0°.

Who operates Meteosat 8?

Meteosat 8 is operated by EUMETSAT.

What is Meteosat 8's NORAD ID?

Meteosat 8 is cataloged as NORAD 27509 (COSPAR 2002-040B).

Verify on a reference tracker

Cross-check NORAD 27509 / COSPAR 2002-040B against an independent satellite catalog:

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