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

1 2007: 1 object launched 2008: 0 objects launched 2009: 1 object launched 2010: 0 objects launched 2011: 0 objects launched 2012: 0 objects launched 2013: 0 objects launched 2014: 1 object launched 2015: 0 objects launched 2016: 0 objects launched 2017: 1 object launched 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017
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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.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.