AMSAT Phase 2 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The AMSAT Phase 2 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by AMNA. The largest operator on this bus is AMNA. The first launched in 1972, the most recent in 1978.
3
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
AMSAT Phase 2 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged AMSAT Phase 2 satellites.
| Manufacturer | AMNA |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Amateur radio communication |
| Launch mass | 18 kg |
| Dry mass | 18 kg |
| Length | 0.2 m |
| Diameter | 0.4 m |
| Span | 0.4 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Design life | 5 years |
| Typical orbit | 115 min period, 102° inclination |
Top operators
AMNA 3
Top countries
US 3
AMSAT Phase 2 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSCAR 8 (AO-8) AMSAT-OSCAR-8 | 10703 | 1978-026B | AMNA | Mar 5, 1978 | 103 min, 99.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OSCAR 7 (AO-7) AMSAT-OSCAR-7 | 07530 | 1974-089B | AMNA | Nov 15, 1974 | 115 min, 102.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OSCAR 6 (AO-6) AMSAT-OSCAR-6 | 06236 | 1972-082B | AMNA | Oct 15, 1972 | 115 min, 102.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many AMSAT Phase 2 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the AMSAT Phase 2 bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many AMSAT Phase 2 satellites are in orbit?
3 AMSAT Phase 2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the AMSAT Phase 2 bus?
The AMSAT Phase 2 bus is most commonly built by AMNA.
When did the first AMSAT Phase 2 satellite launch?
The first cataloged AMSAT Phase 2 satellite launched in 1972, and the most recent in 1978.