AS7000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The AS7000 bus accounts for 12 cataloged objects, of which 11 are in orbit and 0 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by LMTEW. The largest operator on this bus is Intelsat. The first launched in 1993, the most recent in 1998.
11
In orbit
0
Active
12
Total launched
1
Reentered
AS7000 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged AS7000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | LMTEW |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 3455 kg |
| Dry mass | 1601 kg |
| Length | 5.2 m |
| Diameter | 2.2 m |
| Span | 10.8 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | 2x Leros 1B |
| Design life | 14-17 years, depending on the launch vehicle |
| Equipment | 38 C-band transponders, 6 Ku-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 11° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
I-INT 6 US 5 HKUK 1
AS7000 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTELSAT 805 (IS-805) INTELSAT 805 | 25371 | 1998-037A | INTEL | Jun 18, 1998 | 1448 min, 8.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NSS-806 INTELSAT 806 | 25239 | 1998-014A | INTEL | Feb 28, 1998 | 1453 min, 7.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 804 (IS-804) INTELSAT 804 | 25110 | 1997-083A | INTEL | Dec 21, 1997 | 1436 min, 13.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| NSS-5 INTELSAT 803 | 24957 | 1997-053A | INTEL | Sep 23, 1997 | 1453 min, 10.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 802 (IS-802) INTELSAT 802 | 24846 | 1997-031A | INTEL | Jun 25, 1997 | 1468 min, 11.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| INTELSAT 801 (IS-801) INTELSAT 801 | 24742 | 1997-009A | INTEL | Mar 1, 1997 | 1458 min, 12.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ECHOSTAR 2 Echostar II | 24313 | 1996-055A | ECHO | Sep 11, 1996 | 1435 min, 12.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ECHOSTAR 1 Echostar I | 23754 | 1995-073A | ECHO | Dec 28, 1995 | 1456 min, 8.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| AMOS-5I Asiasat 2 | 23723 | 1995-064A | ASIA | Nov 28, 1995 | 1450 min, 11.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TELSTAR 4 (TELSTAR 402R) Telstar 402R | 23670 | 1995-049A | ATTS | Sep 24, 1995 | 1436 min, 13.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TELSTAR 402 Telstar 402 | 23249 | 1994-058A | ATTS | Sep 9, 1994 | 106 min, 7.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| TELSTAR 401 Telstar 401 | 22927 | 1993-077A | ATTS | Dec 16, 1993 | 1436 min, 14.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many AS7000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 12 objects built on the AS7000 bus. 11 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many AS7000 satellites are in orbit?
11 AS7000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the AS7000 bus?
The AS7000 bus is most commonly built by LMTEW.
When did the first AS7000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged AS7000 satellite launched in 1993, and the most recent in 1998.