Cubesat 1x6U Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Cubesat 1x6U bus accounts for 4 cataloged objects, of which 0 are in orbit and 0 are active. 4 have reentered. Most are built by ARC. The largest operator on this bus is ARC/SJSU. The first launched in 2017, the most recent in 2022.
0
In orbit
0
Active
4
Total launched
4
Reentered
Cubesat 1x6U launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Cubesat 1x6U satellites.
| Manufacturer | ARC |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology, education |
| Launch mass | 10 kg |
| Dry mass | 10 kg |
| Length | 0.6 m |
| Diameter | 0.1 m |
| Span | 0.8 m |
| Shape | Box+truss+sail |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Design life | +28 days |
| Equipment | Hot Exo-Brake |
Top operators
Top countries
US 4
Cubesat 1x6U satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAILI DAILI | 51443 | 1998-067TF | AERO | Jan 26, 2022 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| TECHEDSAT 10 TechEdSat-10 | 45917 | 1998-067RQ | ARC/SJSU | Jul 13, 2020 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| TECHEDSAT 8 TechEdSat-8 | 44032 | 1998-067PY | ARC/SJSU | Jan 31, 2019 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
| ALTAIR PATHFINDER Altair Pathfinder | 42711 | 1998-067LS | MILLES | May 17, 2017 | 88 min, 51.6° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubesat 1x6U satellites are there?
The catalog lists 4 objects built on the Cubesat 1x6U bus. 0 are in orbit and 4 have reentered.
How many Cubesat 1x6U satellites are in orbit?
0 Cubesat 1x6U objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.
Who builds the Cubesat 1x6U bus?
The Cubesat 1x6U bus is most commonly built by ARC.
When did the first Cubesat 1x6U satellite launch?
The first cataloged Cubesat 1x6U satellite launched in 2017, and the most recent in 2022.