AIST Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The AIST bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 2 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by SGAU. The largest operator on this bus is SGAU. The first launched in 2013, the most recent in 2025.
4
In orbit
2
Active
5
Total launched
1
Reentered
AIST launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged AIST satellites.
| Manufacturer | SGAU |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology |
| Launch mass | 39 kg |
| Dry mass | 39 kg |
| Length | 0.4 m |
| Diameter | 0.2 m |
| Span | 0.4 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Design life | 3 years |
| Equipment | Avrora imager, BiRLK P-band SAR, DMS-01 mass spectrometer |
| Typical orbit | 92 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
SGAU 2 SNIU 1
Top countries
RU 3 TBD 2
AIST satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBJECT G | 67254 | 2025-313G | ROSK | Dec 28, 2025 | 92 min, 97.1° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT F | 67253 | 2025-313F | ROSK | Dec 28, 2025 | 92 min, 97.1° | Active | ◉ |
| AIST-2D (RS-48) Aist 2D | 41465 | 2016-026B | SNIU | Apr 28, 2016 | 87 min, 96.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| AIST-1 (RS-41) Aist 1 | 39492 | 2013-078C | SGAU | Dec 28, 2013 | 96 min, 82.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AIST-2 (RS-43) Aist 2 | 39133 | 2013-015D | SGAU | Apr 19, 2013 | 94 min, 64.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many AIST satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the AIST bus. 4 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many AIST satellites are in orbit?
4 AIST objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.
Who builds the AIST bus?
The AIST bus is most commonly built by SGAU.
When did the first AIST satellite launch?
The first cataloged AIST satellite launched in 2013, and the most recent in 2025.