SOTERA UAP
Track satellites overhead
About
This app helps skywatchers identify overhead satellites in real-time. It displays the positions of thousands of known objects, allowing users to distinguish them from potential anomalous aerial phenomena. Empowering users with data to find their own answers.
What's New in SOTERA UAP
1.0
June 15, 2026
FAQ
What does SOTERA UAP do?
SOTERA UAP displays the real-time position of major satellites above your horizon. It uses public orbital data computed on your device to help you distinguish known objects from potential unknowns in the sky.
How does SOTERA UAP track satellites?
It computes satellite positions on your device using SGP4/SDP4 propagation from public CelesTrak orbital data. The TLE catalogue refreshes hourly in the background, and no data is rendered on a remote server.
What types of satellites does SOTERA UAP track?
SOTERA UAP includes 13 catalogues, covering the ISS, Starlink, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, Iridium NEXT, Globalstar, weather satellites, science satellites (like Hubble and Chandra), the Tiangong station, and bright visible satellites.
What are the different viewing modes in SOTERA UAP?
SOTERA UAP offers four viewing modes: Map view shows satellites on a world map, Sky view provides a dome view of everything above, AR view overlays satellites onto the real sky, and Passes view lists upcoming visible passes.
Is SOTERA UAP available on all devices?
SOTERA UAP is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices, as indicated by the provided data.
How often is SOTERA UAP updated?
The latest version of SOTERA UAP is 1.0, and it was last updated on June 15, 2026. The TLE catalogue refreshes hourly in the background.
What is the user sentiment for SOTERA UAP?
SOTERA UAP has received a rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating a highly positive initial user reception.
Does SOTERA UAP have ads?
No, SOTERA UAP does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.
