Astrosat-1000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Astrosat-1000 bus accounts for 6 cataloged objects, of which 6 are in orbit and 6 are active. Most are built by ADST. The largest operator on this bus is RMAF. The first launched in 2011, the most recent in 2025.
6
In orbit
6
Active
6
Total launched
0
Reentered
Astrosat-1000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Astrosat-1000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | ADST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Reconnaissance, optical |
| Launch mass | 970 kg |
| Dry mass | 900 kg |
| Length | 4 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 8 m |
| Shape | Hex-cyl+3 panels |
| Power | 3 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | 4 x 15 Nms hydrazine thrusters |
| Design life | 5 years |
| Equipment | HiRI |
| Typical orbit | 97 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
F 3 MA 2 UAE 1
Astrosat-1000 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSO-3 | 63156 | 2025-044A | DGA/CNES | Mar 6, 2025 | 100 min, 98.6° | Active | ◉ |
| FALCON EYE 2 FalconEye 2 | 47226 | 2020-090A | UAEAF | Dec 2, 2020 | 97 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| MOHAMMED VI-B Mohammed VI-B | 43717 | 2018-095A | RMAF | Nov 21, 2018 | 97 min, 98.0° | Active | ◉ |
| MOHAMMED VI-A Mohammed VI-A | 43005 | 2017-070A | RMAF | Nov 8, 2017 | 97 min, 98.0° | Active | ◉ |
| PLEIADES 1B Pleiades 1b | 39019 | 2012-068A | CNES | Dec 2, 2012 | 99 min, 98.2° | Active | ◉ |
| PLEIADES 1A Pleiades 1a | 38012 | 2011-076F | CNES/DGA | Dec 17, 2011 | 99 min, 98.2° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Astrosat-1000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 6 objects built on the Astrosat-1000 bus. 6 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Astrosat-1000 satellites are in orbit?
6 Astrosat-1000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 6 carry an active status.
Who builds the Astrosat-1000 bus?
The Astrosat-1000 bus is most commonly built by ADST.
When did the first Astrosat-1000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged Astrosat-1000 satellite launched in 2011, and the most recent in 2025.