AS3000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The AS3000 bus accounts for 19 cataloged objects, of which 19 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by GEEW. The largest operator on this bus is GTE. The first launched in 1984, the most recent in 1996.
19
In orbit
0
Active
19
Total launched
0
Reentered
AS3000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged AS3000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | GEEW |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 570 kg |
| Dry mass | 300 kg |
| Length | 1.6 m |
| Diameter | 1.3 m |
| Span | 14.3 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | TE-M-700-18 |
| Design life | 10 years (#5, 1R, 2R); 12 years (#C1, C3, C4, C5) |
| Equipment | 16 (+5) Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 14° inclination |
Top operators
GTE 7 AMCG 4 KTEL 2 NASDA/TSCJ 2 CONT 1 CONTG 1 NHK 1 PAN 1
Top countries
US 14 J 3 KR 2
AS3000 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS-1A Mugunghwa 2 | 23768 | 1996-003A | KTEL | Jan 14, 1996 | 1443 min, 12.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| KOREASAT 1 Mugunghwa 1 | 23639 | 1995-041A | KTEL | Aug 5, 1995 | 1445 min, 14.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BS-3N BS-3N | 23176 | 1994-040B | NHK | Jul 8, 1994 | 1452 min, 13.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SATCOM C3 Satcom C3 | 22117 | 1992-060B | AMCG | Sep 10, 1992 | 1484 min, 14.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SATCOM C4 Satcom C4 | 22096 | 1992-057A | AMCG | Aug 31, 1992 | 1454 min, 13.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| YURI-3B (BS-3B) Yuri 3B | 21668 | 1991-060A | NASDA/TSCJ | Aug 25, 1991 | 1458 min, 13.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AURORA 2 Satcom C5 | 21392 | 1991-037A | AMCG | May 29, 1991 | 1454 min, 14.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SPACENET 4 (ASC 2) ASC 2 | 21227 | 1991-028A | CONTG | Apr 13, 1991 | 1446 min, 13.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GSTAR 4 Gstar 4 | 20946 | 1990-100B | GTE | Nov 20, 1990 | 1452 min, 14.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SATCOM C1 Satcom C1 | 20945 | 1990-100A | AMCG | Nov 20, 1990 | 1452 min, 13.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| YURI-3A (BS-3A) Yuri 3A | 20771 | 1990-077A | NASDA/TSCJ | Aug 28, 1990 | 1457 min, 15.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GSTAR 3 Gstar 3 | 19483 | 1988-081A | GTE | Sep 8, 1988 | 1436 min, 11.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| PAS 1 PAS 1 | 19217 | 1988-051C | PAN | Jun 15, 1988 | 1449 min, 14.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SPACENET 3R Spacenet 3R | 18951 | 1988-018A | GTE | Mar 11, 1988 | 1445 min, 14.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GSTAR 2 Gstar 2 | 16649 | 1986-026A | GTE | Mar 28, 1986 | 1443 min, 14.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ASC 1 ASC 1 | 15994 | 1985-076C | CONT | Aug 27, 1985 | 1436 min, 13.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| GSTAR 1 Gstar 1 | 15677 | 1985-035A | GTE | May 8, 1985 | 1436 min, 14.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ZHONGXING-5R Spacenet F2 | 15385 | 1984-114A | GTE | Nov 10, 1984 | 1443 min, 14.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ZHONGXING-5 Spacenet F1 | 14985 | 1984-049A | GTE | May 23, 1984 | 1440 min, 14.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many AS3000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 19 objects built on the AS3000 bus. 19 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many AS3000 satellites are in orbit?
19 AS3000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the AS3000 bus?
The AS3000 bus is most commonly built by GEEW.
When did the first AS3000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged AS3000 satellite launched in 1984, and the most recent in 1996.