Name: IridiumFind (for inReach)
Author: BrandonC

IridiumFind is a real-time Iridium NEXT satellite tracker for Garmin inReach users.

Know exactly where the satellites are — point your antenna, clear obstacles from your line of sight, and get connected faster from anywhere on Earth.

If you experience any issues with the app, please tap or click Report a Problem.

SCREENS
Radar — Heading-locked compass rose showing all visible Iridium NEXT satellites by azimuth and elevation. Point the top of your device toward a satellite to aim your antenna. Future-position arcs show where each satellite will be in 5 minutes.
Map — All 66 Iridium NEXT satellites on a live world map with your current position and ground tracks.
Satellite Detail — Visible satellites with azimuth, elevation, slant range, subpoint coordinates, TLE age, and launch date and vehicle for each satellite.
Ham / Pass Predictions — Maidenhead grid square, UTC clock, antenna-pointing table for currently visible satellites, and upcoming pass predictions showing AOS/LOS times within a 30-minute window. Useful for any antenna-pointing need beyond inReach.
Text Data — Full position table for all 66 satellites, orbital data age, and recalculation timestamps.

REQUIREMENTS
Garmin Connect Mobile required for initial orbital data download
After first download, works fully offline
GPS required for visibility calculations and antenna-pointing accuracy


DATA
Orbital elements downloaded automatically from CelesTrak on startup. A freshness indicator appears on every screen. Refresh before heading into the field for best accuracy.

PRIVACY POLICY
IridiumFind does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. GPS location is used locally on-device to calculate satellite visibility and is never transmitted. Orbital data is downloaded from the public CelesTrak service. No analytics, advertising, or user accounts are used.