Corvus-XL Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Corvus-XL bus accounts for 11 cataloged objects, of which 8 are in orbit and 8 are active. 3 have reentered. Most are built by ADIG. The largest operator on this bus is ORBSK. The first launched in 2021, the most recent in 2024.
8
In orbit
8
Active
11
Total launched
3
Reentered
Corvus-XL launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Corvus-XL satellites.
| Manufacturer | ADIG |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology |
| Launch mass | 85 kg |
| Dry mass | 85 kg |
| Length | 0.6 m |
| Diameter | 0.5 m |
| Span | 2 m |
| Shape | Box+dish |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Design life | 3-5 years |
| Equipment | Hyperspectral imager |
| Typical orbit | 93 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
ORBSK 5 SDA/DARPA2 2 TOMIO 2 ADIG/OFAB 1 ADIG/ORBSK 1
Top countries
US 11
Corvus-XL satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GHOST-4 GHOST-4 | 59133 | 2024-043AM | ORBSK | Mar 4, 2024 | 93 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| GHOST-5 GHOST-5 | 59130 | 2024-043AJ | ORBSK | Mar 4, 2024 | 93 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| TOMORROW-R2 Tomorrow-R2 | 56962 | 2023-084AG | TOMIO | Jun 12, 2023 | 88 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| GHOST-3 GHOST-3 | 56958 | 2023-084AC | ORBSK | Jun 12, 2023 | 93 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| TOMORROW-R1 Tomorrow-R1 | 56199 | 2023-054X | TOMIO | Apr 15, 2023 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| GHOST-2 GHOST-2 | 56197 | 2023-054V | ORBSK | Apr 15, 2023 | 87 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| GHOST-1 GHOST-1 | 56195 | 2023-054T | ORBSK | Apr 15, 2023 | 88 min, 97.3° | Active | ◉ |
| DEMO9 (AURORA) Shasta | 48956 | 2021-059CF | ADIG/ORBSK | Jun 30, 2021 | 87 min, 97.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| DEMO8 (TENZING) Tanker-001 Tenzing | 48951 | 2021-059CA | ADIG/OFAB | Jun 30, 2021 | 93 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| MANDRAKE 2 BAKER Mandrake 2B | 48908 | 2021-059AF | SDA/DARPA2 | Jun 30, 2021 | 92 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| MANDRAKE 2 ABLE Mandrake 2A | 48907 | 2021-059AE | SDA/DARPA2 | Jun 30, 2021 | 93 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Corvus-XL satellites are there?
The catalog lists 11 objects built on the Corvus-XL bus. 8 are in orbit and 3 have reentered.
How many Corvus-XL satellites are in orbit?
8 Corvus-XL objects are currently in orbit, of which 8 carry an active status.
Who builds the Corvus-XL bus?
The Corvus-XL bus is most commonly built by ADIG.
When did the first Corvus-XL satellite launch?
The first cataloged Corvus-XL satellite launched in 2021, and the most recent in 2024.