CM Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The CM bus accounts for 22 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 22 have reentered. Most are built by NAAD. The largest operator on this bus is MSC. The first launched in 1964, the most recent in 1975.
0
In orbit
0
Active
22
Total launched
22
Reentered
CM launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged CM satellites.
| Manufacturer | NAAD |
|---|---|
| Launch mass | 2000 kg |
| Dry mass | 2000 kg |
| Length | 3.5 m |
| Diameter | 3.9 m |
| Span | 3.9 m |
| Shape | Cone |
Top operators
MSC 18 NASA 4
Top countries
US 22
CM satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APOLLO 18 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project | 08032 | 1975-066A | JSC | Jul 15, 1975 | 89 min, 51.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SKYLAB 4 Skylab SL-4 | 06936 | 1973-090A | JSC | Nov 16, 1973 | 93 min, 50.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SKYLAB 3 Skylab SL-3 | 06757 | 1973-050A | JSC | Jul 28, 1973 | 93 min, 50.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| SKYLAB 2 Skylab SL-2 | 06655 | 1973-032A | JSC | May 25, 1973 | 93 min, 50.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 17 CM Apollo 17 CSM | 06300 | · | MSC | Dec 7, 1972 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 16 CM Apollo 16 CSM | 06000 | · | MSC | Apr 16, 1972 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 15 CM Apollo 15 CSM | 05351 | · | MSC | Jul 26, 1971 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 14 CM Apollo 14 CSM | 04900 | · | MSC | Jan 31, 1971 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 13 CM Apollo 13 CSM | 04371 | 1970-029A | MSC | Apr 11, 1970 | 88 min, 32.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 12 CM Apollo 12 CSM | 04225 | 1969-099A | MSC | Nov 14, 1969 | 88 min, 32.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 11 CM (COLUMBIA) Apollo 11 CSM | 04039 | 1969-059A | MSC | Jul 16, 1969 | 88 min, 32.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 10 CM Apollo 10 CSM | 03941 | 1969-043A | MSC | May 18, 1969 | 88 min, 32.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 9 CM Apollo 9 CSM | 03769 | 1969-018A | MSC | Mar 3, 1969 | 91 min, 33.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 8 Apollo 8 | 03626 | 1968-118A | MSC | Dec 21, 1968 | 24399 min, 30.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 7 Apollo 7 | 03486 | 1968-089A | MSC | Oct 11, 1968 | 91 min, 29.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 6 Apollo 6 | 03170 | · | MSC | Apr 4, 1968 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO 4 (AS-501) Apollo 4 | 03032 | · | MSC | Nov 9, 1967 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO MODEL 5 Apollo BP-9A | 01468 | 1965-060B | MSC | Jul 30, 1965 | 88 min, 28.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO MODEL 4 Apollo BP-26 | 01385 | 1965-039B | MSC | May 25, 1965 | 87 min, 31.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO MODEL 3 Apollo BP-16 | 01088 | 1965-009B | MSC | Feb 16, 1965 | 88 min, 31.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO MODEL 2 Apollo BP-15 | 00883 | 1964-057A | MSC | Sep 18, 1964 | 88 min, 31.7° | Reentered | ◉ |
| APOLLO MODEL 1 Apollo BP-13 | 00800 | 1964-025A | MSC | May 28, 1964 | 88 min, 31.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many CM satellites are there?
The catalog lists 22 objects built on the CM bus. 0 are in orbit and 22 have reentered.
How many CM satellites are in orbit?
0 CM objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the CM bus?
The CM bus is most commonly built by NAAD.
When did the first CM satellite launch?
The first cataloged CM satellite launched in 1964, and the most recent in 1975.