BCP-5000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-22.
The BCP-5000 bus accounts for 4 cataloged objects, of which 4 are in orbit and 4 are active. Most are built by BALL. The largest operator on this bus is DGLO. The first launched in 2007, the most recent in 2017.
4
In orbit
4
Active
4
Total launched
0
Reentered
BCP-5000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged BCP-5000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | BALL |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 2615 kg |
| Dry mass | 2200 kg |
| Length | 4.3 m |
| Diameter | 2.5 m |
| Span | 7.1 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | ? |
| Design life | 7.25 years |
| Equipment | ? |
| Typical orbit | 93 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
US 4
BCP-5000 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA 276 USA 276 | 42689 | 2017-022A | NROC | May 1, 2017 | 93 min, 50.0° | Active | ◉ |
| WORLDVIEW-3 (WV-3) WorldView-3 | 40115 | 2014-048A | DGLO | Aug 13, 2014 | 97 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| WORLDVIEW-2 (WV-2) WorldView-2 | 35946 | 2009-055A | DGLO | Oct 8, 2009 | 100 min, 98.5° | Active | ◉ |
| WORLDVIEW-1 (WV-1) WorldView-1 | 32060 | 2007-041A | DGLO | Sep 18, 2007 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many BCP-5000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 4 objects built on the BCP-5000 bus. 4 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many BCP-5000 satellites are in orbit?
4 BCP-5000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 4 carry an active status.
Who builds the BCP-5000 bus?
The BCP-5000 bus is most commonly built by BALL.
When did the first BCP-5000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged BCP-5000 satellite launched in 2007, and the most recent in 2017.