CAST-3000 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The CAST-3000 bus accounts for 6 cataloged objects, of which 6 are in orbit and 6 are active. Most are built by DFHZ. The largest operator on this bus is CNSAS. The first launched in 2013, the most recent in 2020.
6
In orbit
6
Active
6
Total launched
0
Reentered
CAST-3000 launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged CAST-3000 satellites.
| Manufacturer | DFHZ |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 1700 kg |
| Dry mass | 1500 kg |
| Length | 1.9 m |
| Diameter | 1.5 m |
| Span | 4 m |
| Shape | Box+2 pan |
| Power | 3 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | AOCS |
| Typical orbit | 94 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
CNSAS 5 ZZWYZ 1
Top countries
CN 6
CAST-3000 satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAOFEN-9 05 Gao Fen 9-05 | 46232 | 2020-058A | CNSAS | Aug 23, 2020 | 94 min, 97.2° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-9 04 Gao Fen 9-04 | 46025 | 2020-054A | CNSAS | Aug 6, 2020 | 94 min, 97.2° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-9 03 Gao Fen 9-03 | 45794 | 2020-039A | CNSAS | Jun 17, 2020 | 94 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-9 02 Gao Fen 9-02 | 45625 | 2020-034B | CNSAS | May 31, 2020 | 94 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-9 01 Gao Fen 9 | 40894 | 2015-047A | CNSAS | Sep 14, 2015 | 97 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIYAN 5 (SY-5) Shiyan Weixing 5 | 39455 | 2013-068A | ZZWYZ | Nov 25, 2013 | 100 min, 98.1° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many CAST-3000 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 6 objects built on the CAST-3000 bus. 6 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many CAST-3000 satellites are in orbit?
6 CAST-3000 objects are currently in orbit, of which 6 carry an active status.
Who builds the CAST-3000 bus?
The CAST-3000 bus is most commonly built by DFHZ.
When did the first CAST-3000 satellite launch?
The first cataloged CAST-3000 satellite launched in 2013, and the most recent in 2020.