Cubesat Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Cubesat bus accounts for 8 cataloged objects, of which 7 are in orbit and 7 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by UNKUS. The largest operator on this bus is AFSMC. The first launched in 2017, the most recent in 2025.
7
In orbit
7
Active
8
Total launched
1
Reentered
Cubesat launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Cubesat satellites.
| Manufacturer | UNKUS |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology ? |
| Launch mass | 5 kg |
| Dry mass | 5 kg |
| Length | 0.3 m |
| Diameter | 0.1 m |
| Span | 0.3 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
AFSMC 3 JKY 1 MOZHA 1
Top countries
PRC 3 US 3 CIS 1 CN 1
Cubesat satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COSMOS 2596 | 65589 | 2025-206A | MOZHA | Sep 13, 2025 | 670 min, 64.6° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT D DGS 2-03 | 65262 | 2025-180D | JKY/NUDTC | Aug 19, 2025 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT C DGS 2-02 | 65261 | 2025-180C | JKY | Aug 19, 2025 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT B DGS 2-01 | 65260 | 2025-180B | JKY | Aug 19, 2025 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| MULTIFUNCTION TEST SAT Duogongneng Shiyan Weixing | 46233 | 2020-058B | JKY | Aug 23, 2020 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| USA 297 USA 297 | 45171 | 2017-052E | AFSMC | Sep 7, 2017 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 296 USA 296 | 45170 | 2017-052D | AFSMC | Sep 7, 2017 | · | Active | ◉ |
| USA 295 USA 295 | 45169 | 2017-052C | AFSMC | Sep 7, 2017 | · | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubesat satellites are there?
The catalog lists 8 objects built on the Cubesat bus. 7 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many Cubesat satellites are in orbit?
7 Cubesat objects are currently in orbit, of which 7 carry an active status.
Who builds the Cubesat bus?
The Cubesat bus is most commonly built by UNKUS.
When did the first Cubesat satellite launch?
The first cataloged Cubesat satellite launched in 2017, and the most recent in 2025.