Aleph Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Aleph bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 8 have reentered. Most are built by URUGUS. The largest operator on this bus is URUGUS. The first launched in 2016, the most recent in 2020.

0
In orbit
0
Active
8
Total launched
8
Reentered

Aleph launched per year

1 2 3 2016: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 2017: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2018: 2 launched, 2 since reentered 2019: 0 objects launched 2020: 3 launched, 3 since reentered 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Aleph satellites.

Manufacturer URUGUS
Purpose Earth observation
Launch mass 37 kg
Dry mass 37 kg
Length 0.75 m
Diameter 0.4 m
Span 0.75 m
Shape Box
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion None
Design life 3-4 years
Equipment Imaging payload (all), LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload (#1)

Top operators

URUGUS 8

Top countries

UY 8

Aleph satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
NUSAT-6 (HYPATIA) Hypatia 46272 2020-061A URUGUS Sep 3, 2020 87 min, 97.2° Reentered
NUSAT-8 (MARIE) Marie 45018 2020-003C URUGUS Jan 15, 2020 87 min, 97.1° Reentered
NUSAT-7 (SOPHIE) Sophie 45017 2020-003B URUGUS Jan 15, 2020 87 min, 97.1° Reentered
NUSAT-5 (MARYAM) Maryam 43204 2018-015K URUGUS Feb 2, 2018 87 min, 97.6° Reentered
NUSAT-4 (ADA) Ada 43195 2018-015D URUGUS Feb 2, 2018 87 min, 97.6° Reentered
NUSAT-3 (MILANESAT) Milanesat 42760 2017-034C URUGUS Jun 15, 2017 88 min, 43.0° Reentered
NUSAT-2 (BATATA) Batata 41558 2016-033C URUGUS May 30, 2016 87 min, 97.4° Reentered
NUSAT-1 (FRESCO) Fresco 41557 2016-033B URUGUS May 30, 2016 87 min, 97.4° Reentered

Frequently asked questions

How many Aleph satellites are there?

The catalog lists 8 objects built on the Aleph bus. 0 are in orbit and 8 have reentered.

How many Aleph satellites are in orbit?

0 Aleph objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the Aleph bus?

The Aleph bus is most commonly built by URUGUS.

When did the first Aleph satellite launch?

The first cataloged Aleph satellite launched in 2016, and the most recent in 2020.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.