CS-L3000B Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-21.
The CS-L3000B bus accounts for 10 cataloged objects, of which 10 are in orbit and 10 are active. Most are built by SAST. The largest operator on this bus is ZLZB. The first launched in 2016, the most recent in 2024.
10
In orbit
10
Active
10
Total launched
0
Reentered
CS-L3000B launched per year
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Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged CS-L3000B satellites.
| Manufacturer | SAST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Earth observation |
| Launch mass | 3000 kg |
| Dry mass | 3000 kg |
| Length | 2 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 8 m |
| Shape | Box + 3 Pan |
| Power | Solar arrays, batteries |
| Design life | 8 years |
| Equipment | Multi-polarized C-band SAR |
| Typical orbit | 97 min period, 98° inclination |
Top operators
ZLZB 6 GWHYZ 3 GCDX 1
Top countries
CN 10
CS-L3000B satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAOFEN-12 05 Gao Fen 12-05 | 61571 | 2024-186A | ZLZB | Oct 15, 2024 | 97 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-12 04 Gao Fen 12-04 | 57654 | 2023-123A | ZLZB | Aug 20, 2023 | 97 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-12 03 Gao Fen 12-03 | 52912 | 2022-069A | ZLZB | Jun 27, 2022 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-3 03 Gao Fen 3-03 | 52200 | 2022-035A | GWHYZ | Apr 6, 2022 | 100 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-3 02 Gao Fen 3-02 | 49495 | 2021-109A | GWHYZ | Nov 22, 2021 | 100 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-12 02 Gao Fen 12-02 | 48079 | 2021-026A | ZLZB | Mar 30, 2021 | 97 min, 98.0° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-12 01 Gao Fen 12 | 44819 | 2019-082A | ZLZB | Nov 27, 2019 | 97 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-7 Gao Fen 7 | 44703 | 2019-072A | GCDX | Nov 3, 2019 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-10R Gao Fen 10-02 | 44622 | 2019-066A | ZLZB | Oct 4, 2019 | 97 min, 98.1° | Active | ◉ |
| GAOFEN-3 Gao Fen 3 | 41727 | 2016-049A | GWHYZ | Aug 9, 2016 | 100 min, 98.4° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many CS-L3000B satellites are there?
The catalog lists 10 objects built on the CS-L3000B bus. 10 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many CS-L3000B satellites are in orbit?
10 CS-L3000B objects are currently in orbit, of which 10 carry an active status.
Who builds the CS-L3000B bus?
The CS-L3000B bus is most commonly built by SAST.
When did the first CS-L3000B satellite launch?
The first cataloged CS-L3000B satellite launched in 2016, and the most recent in 2024.