ATV Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The ATV bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 5 have reentered. Most are built by EADSB. The largest operator on this bus is European Space Agency. The first launched in 2008, the most recent in 2014.
0
In orbit
0
Active
5
Total launched
5
Reentered
ATV launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged ATV satellites.
| Manufacturer | EADSB |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Supply |
| Launch mass | 19400 kg |
| Dry mass | 10854 kg |
| Length | 9.8 m |
| Diameter | 4.5 m |
| Span | 22.3 m |
| Shape | Cyl + 4 Pan |
| Power | 4 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | R-4D-11-164x4 |
| Design life | 180 days |
Top operators
Top countries
I-ESA 5
ATV satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATV-5 (GEORGES LEMAITRE) Georges Lemaitre | 40103 | 2014-044A | ESA | Jul 29, 2014 | 92 min, 51.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| ATV-4 (ALBERT EINSTEIN) Albert Einstein | 39175 | 2013-027A | ESA | Jun 5, 2013 | 91 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| ATV-3 (EDOARDO AMALDI) Edoardo Amaldi | 38096 | 2012-010A | ESA | Mar 23, 2012 | 93 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| ATV-2 (JOHANNES KEPLER) Johannes Kepler | 37368 | 2011-007A | ESA | Feb 16, 2011 | 92 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| ATV-1 (JULES VERNE) Jules Verne | 32686 | 2008-008A | ESA | Mar 9, 2008 | 91 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many ATV satellites are there?
The catalog lists 5 objects built on the ATV bus. 0 are in orbit and 5 have reentered.
How many ATV satellites are in orbit?
0 ATV objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the ATV bus?
The ATV bus is most commonly built by EADSB.
When did the first ATV satellite launch?
The first cataloged ATV satellite launched in 2008, and the most recent in 2014.