# SkyWatchX — SpaceX launches & viewing

> SpaceX launches & viewing (iPhone/iPad app by Alberto Septien.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skywatchx/id6827304979 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alberto Septien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455029916)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-11-13

## What is SkyWatchX?

Watch the next SpaceX launch. Find out what’s orbiting above you. SkyWatchX pairs a launch and viewing guide with an interactive satellite explorer. No account, ads or subscription.

EXPLORE EARTH ORBIT

Spin the globe to find the International Space Station, Starlink and more. Search by name or catalog number. Tap a satellite to see its orbit, predicted passes and mission information where available. Star your favorites to find them again.

FIND SATELLITES IN YOUR SKY

See which satellites are predicted to be above your horizon, then follow the on-screen guidance to point your iPhone in their direction. Use the optional camera overlay for a view of your surroundings. A predicted pass can help you decide when and where to look. Actual visibility depends on lighting and local conditions.

FOLLOW THE NEXT LAUNCH
See mission details, published launch times and countdowns. Browse California or all available SpaceX launches, with a daily extended schedule alongside the live feed. Estimated dates stay clearly marked.

FIND YOUR HORIZON
Explore the West Coast reference map and open the viewing compass to orient yourself. Choose a city or use your location while the compass is open. Check cloud cover, precipitation chance and surface visibility near your viewing spot with Apple Weather. Launch-hour forecasts appear only when the published launch time is covered. Reference directions are illustrative: actual flight paths and whether you will see the rocket are not predicted.

KEEP IT CLOSE
Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Set local launch reminders and share a mission with a friend, including a launch card and a link to its briefing.

READY WHEN YOU ARE
Previously loaded launch details remain available offline. Launch times can change; open SkyWatchX before launch to check for updates. Map tiles require connectivity unless cached, and iOS controls background and widget refresh timing.

No account, ads or subscription. Location is optional. Bearings are calculated on your phone; an approximate viewing location is shared with Apple Weather for sky conditions. No background location tracking.

Launch data sourced from RocketLaunch.Live. Extended schedule coverage is partial and may change. SkyWatchX is independently developed and is not affiliated with SpaceX or RocketLaunch.Live.

## Is SkyWatchX safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess SkyWatchX.

## Is SkyWatchX legit?

SkyWatchX has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for SkyWatchX is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-11-11

Find satellites predicted to be in your sky with a clearer filter. Share SkyWatchX directly from Settings, or send a launch card with a link to download the app. The Overview tab now has a shortcut to About.

### 1.1 — 2026-11-10

A clearer guide to watching launches. The compass starts at the launch pad bearing, with a separate scan area and clearer heading accuracy feedback.

Mission Briefing puts viewing tools up front and makes it easier to move between the official webcast and the viewing guide.

Explore active satellites on the globe, see upcoming passes, and find satellites above your horizon in Sky view. You can also explore the Falcon 9 vehicle in 3D.

Launch schedule and widget reliability improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-11-09

No release notes.

## More apps by Alberto Septien

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