BSS-601HP Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The BSS-601HP bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 3 are active. Most are built by BOES. The largest operator on this bus is NASA. The first launched in 2013, the most recent in 2017.
3
In orbit
3
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
BSS-601HP launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged BSS-601HP satellites.
| Manufacturer | BOES |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication, data relay |
| Launch mass | 3454 kg |
| Dry mass | 2000 kg |
| Length | 8.1 m |
| Diameter | 3 m |
| Span | 21.1 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | R-4D-11-300 |
| Design life | 15 years |
| Equipment | ? |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 4° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
US 3
BSS-601HP satellites
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Frequently asked questions
How many BSS-601HP satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the BSS-601HP bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many BSS-601HP satellites are in orbit?
3 BSS-601HP objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.
Who builds the BSS-601HP bus?
The BSS-601HP bus is most commonly built by BOES.
When did the first BSS-601HP satellite launch?
The first cataloged BSS-601HP satellite launched in 2013, and the most recent in 2017.