A2100AX Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The A2100AX bus accounts for 16 cataloged objects, of which 16 are in orbit and 9 are active. Most are built by LMCSS. The largest operator on this bus is ECHO. The first launched in 1998, the most recent in 2007.
16
In orbit
9
Active
16
Total launched
0
Reentered
A2100AX launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged A2100AX satellites.
| Manufacturer | LMCSS |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 3470 kg |
| Dry mass | 2000 kg |
| Length | 6 m |
| Diameter | 3.6 m |
| Span | 26 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | Leros 1C |
| Design life | 15 years |
| Equipment | 32 Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
US 6 J 3 CA 2 L 2 NL 2 S 1
A2100AX satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTRA 4A Sirius 4 | 32299 | 2007-057A | SESS | Nov 17, 2007 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1L Astra 1L | 31306 | 2007-016A | SESSA | May 4, 2007 | 1436 min, 1.4° | Active | ◉ |
| JCSAT-3A JCSAT 3A | 29272 | 2006-033A | JSAT | Aug 11, 2006 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| ASTRA 1KR Astra 1KR | 29055 | 2006-012A | SESA | Apr 20, 2006 | 1436 min, 0.6° | Active | ◉ |
| JCSAT-5A JCSAT 5A | 29045 | 2006-010A | JSAT | Apr 12, 2006 | 1436 min, 1.2° | Active | ◉ |
| ECHOSTAR 10 Echostar X | 28935 | 2006-003A | ECHO | Feb 15, 2006 | 1436 min, 0.0° | Active | ◉ |
| NIMIQ 2 Nimiq 2 | 27632 | 2002-062A | TCAN | Dec 29, 2002 | 1436 min, 9.5° | Active | ◉ |
| NSS-6 NSS 6 | 27603 | 2002-057A | NSS | Dec 17, 2002 | 1453 min, 5.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NSS-7 NSS 7 | 27414 | 2002-019A | NSS | Apr 16, 2002 | 1453 min, 9.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ECHOSTAR 7 Echostar VII | 27378 | 2002-006A | ECHO | Feb 21, 2002 | 1442 min, 4.1° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AMC-6 GE 6 | 26580 | 2000-067A | AMCG | Oct 21, 2000 | 1436 min, 0.2° | Active | ◉ |
| N-SAT-110 (JCSAT-110) N-SAT-110 | 26559 | 2000-060A | SCC | Oct 6, 2000 | 1452 min, 6.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NSS-11 GE-1A | 26554 | 2000-059A | AMCG/GECAP | Oct 1, 2000 | 1436 min, 2.2° | Active | ◉ |
| AMC-4 (GE-4) GE 4 | 25954 | 1999-060A | AMCG | Nov 13, 1999 | 1453 min, 5.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NIMIQ 1 Nimiq 1 | 25740 | 1999-027A | TCAN | May 20, 1999 | 1461 min, 6.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ECHOSTAR 4 Echostar IV | 25331 | 1998-028A | ECHO | May 7, 1998 | 1455 min, 11.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many A2100AX satellites are there?
The catalog lists 16 objects built on the A2100AX bus. 16 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many A2100AX satellites are in orbit?
16 A2100AX objects are currently in orbit, of which 9 carry an active status.
Who builds the A2100AX bus?
The A2100AX bus is most commonly built by LMCSS.
When did the first A2100AX satellite launch?
The first cataloged A2100AX satellite launched in 1998, and the most recent in 2007.