CAST-968 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The CAST-968 bus accounts for 22 cataloged objects, of which 20 are in orbit and 17 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by DFHZ. The largest operator on this bus is GYZ/CASC. The first launched in 1999, the most recent in 2026.
20
In orbit
17
Active
22
Total launched
1
Reentered
CAST-968 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged CAST-968 satellites.
| Manufacturer | DFHZ |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Oceanography |
| Launch mass | 1500 kg |
| Dry mass | 1500 kg |
| Length | 1 m |
| Diameter | 1 m |
| Span | 4 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Design life | 2 years |
| Equipment | 10-band ocean color scanner, AIS-receiver (#1C, 1D) |
| Typical orbit | 96 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
GYZ/CASC 10 CASC 7 ZZWYZ 2 CASC1 1
Top countries
CN 20 PRC 2
CAST-968 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBJECT A | 69737 | 2026-149A | GYZ/CASC | Jul 1, 2026 | 104 min, 99.3° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SJ-26 | 64199 | 2025-115A | CASC | May 29, 2025 | 94 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| HAIYANG 4-01 Hai Yang 4-01 | 61936 | 2024-208A | GYZ/CASC | Nov 13, 2024 | 98 min, 98.0° | Active | ◉ |
| HAIYANG-3A Hai Yang 3-01 | 58349 | 2023-176A | GYZ/CASC | Nov 16, 2023 | 100 min, 98.5° | Active | ◉ |
| TECMS Goumang | 53346 | 2022-090A | CAST | Aug 4, 2022 | 95 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| HAIYANG-2D Hai Yang 2-04 | 48621 | 2021-043A | GYZ/CASC | May 19, 2021 | 104 min, 66.0° | Active | ◉ |
| HAIYANG-2C Hai Yang 2-03 | 46469 | 2020-066A | GYZ/CASC | Sep 21, 2020 | 104 min, 66.0° | Active | ◉ |
| HAIYANG-1D Hai Yang 1-04 | 45721 | 2020-036A | GYZ/CASC | Jun 10, 2020 | 100 min, 98.5° | Active | ◉ |
| HAIYANG-2B Hai Yang 2-02 | 43655 | 2018-081A | GYZ/CASC | Oct 24, 2018 | 104 min, 99.3° | Active | ◉ |
| HAIYANG-1C Hai Yang 1-03 | 43609 | 2018-068A | GYZ/CASC | Sep 7, 2018 | 100 min, 98.5° | Active | ◉ |
| HAIYANG-2A Hai Yang 2-01 | 37781 | 2011-043A | GYZ/CASC | Aug 15, 2011 | 105 min, 99.3° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIJIAN-6 04B (SJ-6 04B) Shi Jian 6/4A | 37180 | 2010-051B | CASC | Oct 6, 2010 | 96 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIJIAN-6 03B (SJ-6 03B) Shi Jian 6/3A | 33409 | 2008-053B | CASC | Oct 25, 2008 | 96 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| HUANJING 1B (HJ-1B) Huanjing Jianzai 1B | 33321 | 2008-041B | ZZWYZ | Sep 6, 2008 | 97 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| HUANJING 1A (HJ-1A) Huanjing Jianzai 1A | 33320 | 2008-041A | ZZWYZ | Sep 6, 2008 | 97 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| HAIYANG-1B Hai Yang 1-02 | 31113 | 2007-010A | GYZ/CASC | Apr 11, 2007 | 101 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIJIAN-6 02B (SJ-6 02B) Shi Jian 6/2A | 29506 | 2006-046B | CASC | Oct 23, 2006 | 96 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| SHIJIAN-6 01B (SJ-6 01B) Shi Jian 6/1A | 28414 | 2004-035B | CASC | Sep 8, 2004 | 96 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| DOUBLESTAR TC-2 Tan Ce 2 | 28382 | 2004-029A | CASC | Jul 25, 2004 | 549 min, 87.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| DOUBLESTAR TC-1 Tan Ce 1 | 28140 | 2003-061A | CASC | Dec 29, 2003 | 229 min, 18.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| HAIYANG-1A Hai Yang 1-01 | 27430 | 2002-024A | GYZ/CASC | May 15, 2002 | 100 min, 98.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SJ-5 Shi Jian 5 | 25731 | 1999-025B | CASC1 | May 10, 1999 | 102 min, 98.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many CAST-968 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 22 objects built on the CAST-968 bus. 20 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many CAST-968 satellites are in orbit?
20 CAST-968 objects are currently in orbit, of which 17 carry an active status.
Who builds the CAST-968 bus?
The CAST-968 bus is most commonly built by DFHZ.
When did the first CAST-968 satellite launch?
The first cataloged CAST-968 satellite launched in 1999, and the most recent in 2026.