A2100A Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The A2100A bus accounts for 7 cataloged objects, of which 7 are in orbit and 2 are active. Most are built by LMCSS. The largest operator on this bus is BSAT. The first launched in 2000, the most recent in 2012.
7
In orbit
2
Active
7
Total launched
0
Reentered
A2100A launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged A2100A satellites.
| Manufacturer | LMCSS |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 1935 kg |
| Dry mass | 1000 kg |
| Length | 3.8 m |
| Diameter | 1.9 m |
| Span | 14.7 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | Leros 1C |
| Design life | 15 years (design); 22 years (#8 reached) |
| Equipment | 24 C-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
BSAT 3 AMCG 2 SESSL/SESG 1 VNPT 1
Top countries
J 3 US 2 UK 1 VN 1
A2100A satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VINASAT-2 Vinasat-2 | 38332 | 2012-023B | VNPT | May 15, 2012 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| BSAT-3C (JCSAT-110R) BSAT 3c | 37776 | 2011-041B | BSAT | Aug 6, 2011 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BSAT-3B BSAT-3B | 37207 | 2010-056B | BSAT | Oct 28, 2010 | 1436 min, 0.1° | Active | ◉ |
| BSAT-3A BSAT-3A | 32019 | 2007-036B | BSAT | Aug 14, 2007 | 1453 min, 1.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AMC-18 AMC 18 | 29644 | 2006-054B | SESSL/SESG | Dec 8, 2006 | 1457 min, 2.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AMC-8 (GE-8) GE 8 | 26639 | 2000-081B | AMCG | Dec 20, 2000 | 1452 min, 6.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AMC-7 (GE-7) GE 7 | 26495 | 2000-054B | AMCG | Sep 14, 2000 | 1453 min, 7.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many A2100A satellites are there?
The catalog lists 7 objects built on the A2100A bus. 7 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many A2100A satellites are in orbit?
7 A2100A objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.
Who builds the A2100A bus?
The A2100A bus is most commonly built by LMCSS.
When did the first A2100A satellite launch?
The first cataloged A2100A satellite launched in 2000, and the most recent in 2012.