Aprize Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Aprize bus accounts for 13 cataloged objects, of which 13 are in orbit and 12 are active. Most are built by SPQ. The largest operator on this bus is SPQ. The first launched in 2002, the most recent in 2021.
13
In orbit
12
Active
13
Total launched
0
Reentered
Aprize launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Aprize satellites.
| Manufacturer | SPQ |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication M2M/IoT (all), traffic monitoring (#3-10) |
| Launch mass | 14 kg |
| Dry mass | 14 kg |
| Length | 0.2 m |
| Diameter | 0.2 m |
| Span | 0.2 m |
| Shape | Box + Ant |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Design life | 5 years |
| Equipment | Store-dump payload (all), AIS-receiver (#3-10) |
| Typical orbit | 97 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
SPQ 10 APRZ 2
Top countries
US 10 CA 2 SA 1
Aprize satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBJECT R Najm-1 | 47947 | 2021-022R | KACST | Mar 22, 2021 | 95 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| APRIZESAT 10 AprizeSat-10 | 40019 | 2014-033K | SPQ | Jun 19, 2014 | 98 min, 98.0° | Active | ◉ |
| APRIZESAT 9 AprizeSat-9 | 40018 | 2014-033J | SPQ | Jun 19, 2014 | 98 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| APRIZESAT 8 AprizeSat-8 | 39425 | 2013-066K | SPQ | Nov 21, 2013 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| APRIZESAT 7 AprizeSat-7 | 39416 | 2013-066A | SPQ | Nov 21, 2013 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| APRIZESAT 6 AprizeSat-6 | 37793 | 2011-044F | SPQ | Aug 17, 2011 | 97 min, 98.2° | Active | ◉ |
| APRIZESAT 5 AprizeSat-5 | 37792 | 2011-044E | SPQ | Aug 17, 2011 | 97 min, 98.2° | Active | ◉ |
| APRIZESAT 3 AprizeSat-3 | 35686 | 2009-041F | SPQ | Jul 29, 2009 | 96 min, 98.2° | Active | ◉ |
| APRIZESAT 4 AprizeSat-4 | 35684 | 2009-041D | SPQ | Jul 29, 2009 | 97 min, 98.1° | Active | ◉ |
| APRIZESAT 1 Aprizesat-1 | 28372 | 2004-025G | SPQ | Jun 29, 2004 | 99 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| APRIZESAT 2 Aprizesat-2 | 28366 | 2004-025A | SPQ | Jun 29, 2004 | 100 min, 98.1° | Active | ◉ |
| LATINSAT A Latinsat-A | 27612 | 2002-058H | APRZ | Dec 20, 2002 | 97 min, 64.6° | Active | ◉ |
| LATINSAT B Latinsat-B | 27606 | 2002-058B | APRZ | Dec 20, 2002 | 97 min, 64.6° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Aprize satellites are there?
The catalog lists 13 objects built on the Aprize bus. 13 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Aprize satellites are in orbit?
13 Aprize objects are currently in orbit, of which 12 carry an active status.
Who builds the Aprize bus?
The Aprize bus is most commonly built by SPQ.
When did the first Aprize satellite launch?
The first cataloged Aprize satellite launched in 2002, and the most recent in 2021.