Cubesat 8U Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Cubesat 8U bus accounts for 40 cataloged objects, of which 26 are in orbit and 25 are active. Most are built by GOMSP. The largest operator on this bus is UNSEEN. The first launched in 2023, the most recent in 2026.
26
In orbit
25
Active
40
Total launched
0
Reentered
Cubesat 8U launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Cubesat 8U satellites.
| Manufacturer | GOMSP |
|---|---|
| Purpose | RF spectrum monitoring, SIGINT, Traffic monitoring |
| Launch mass | 15 kg |
| Dry mass | 15 kg |
| Length | 0.4 m |
| Diameter | 0.2 m |
| Span | 0.4 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
UNSEEN 11 ORORA 9 ELKED/ORORA 4 EMTECH 2 LUSO 2 TASA/RAPTEK 2 EXOTR 1 HawkEye 360 1 KOMI 1 ONERA 1 ROGUE 1 SPINV/ESA 1 TASA/TRON 1
Top countries
US 10 FR 7 F 6 GER 4 TBD 3 TWN 3 GREC 2 POR 2 D 1 DK 1 ID 1
Cubesat 8U satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRO-22 | 69504 | 2026-132C | UNSEEN | Jun 12, 2026 | 96 min, 97.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| HELIOS | 69021 | 2026-100AT | EMTECH | May 3, 2026 | 95 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| SELENE | 69020 | 2026-100AS | EMTECH | May 3, 2026 | 95 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BRO-21 | 69007 | 2026-100AD | UNSEEN | May 3, 2026 | 95 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OT-FOREST-19 PATADASTRA | 69001 | 2026-100X | ELKED/ORORA | May 3, 2026 | 96 min, 97.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| FOREST-18 MANGOSHRIKHAND | 68999 | 2026-100V | ELKED/ORORA | May 3, 2026 | 96 min, 97.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OT-FOREST-16 SIWITASGOHT | 68998 | 2026-100U | ELKED/ORORA | May 3, 2026 | 97 min, 97.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OT-FOREST-17 TELPERION | 68988 | 2026-100J | ELKED/ORORA | May 3, 2026 | 97 min, 97.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BESSA | 68836 | 2026-067CX | LUSO | Mar 30, 2026 | 95 min, 97.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| CAMOES | 68507 | 2026-067CV | LUSO | Mar 30, 2026 | 95 min, 97.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OBJECT BT | 68481 | 2026-067BT | TASA | Mar 30, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BLACK KITE-2 | 68474 | 2026-067BL | TASA/RAPTEK | Mar 30, 2026 | 96 min, 97.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| FLYLAB 1 | 68472 | 2026-067BJ | ONERA | Mar 30, 2026 | 97 min, 97.8° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BRO-19 | 68422 | 2026-067G | UNSEEN | Mar 30, 2026 | 95 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| OBJECT AM | 67283 | 2025-313AM | BAUM | Dec 28, 2025 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| T-MICROSAT-1 | 66766 | 2025-276DE | TASA/TRON | Nov 28, 2025 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| BLACK KITE-1 | 66741 | 2025-276CD | TASA/RAPTEK | Nov 28, 2025 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| BRO-20 | 66674 | 2025-276J | UNSEEN | Nov 28, 2025 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| BRO-17 | 66672 | 2025-276G | UNSEEN | Nov 28, 2025 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| KESTREL-0A | 64624 | 2025-138D | HE360 | Jun 26, 2025 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| BRO-18 | 64550 | 2025-135Y | UNSEEN | Jun 23, 2025 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| LEMUR 2 LANGER2SPACE | 63358 | 2025-061H | ORORA | Mar 26, 2025 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| LEMUR 2 KREMPEL-BRO1 | 63357 | 2025-061G | ORORA | Mar 26, 2025 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| LEMUR 2 TILLINFINITY | 63356 | 2025-061F | ORORA | Mar 26, 2025 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| LEMUR 2 NEUROSPICY | 63355 | 2025-061E | ORORA | Mar 26, 2025 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| LEMUR 2 THERMORAPTOR | 63354 | 2025-061D | ORORA | Mar 26, 2025 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| LEMUR 2 KREMPEL-BRO2 | 63353 | 2025-061C | ORORA | Mar 26, 2025 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| LEMUR 2 ESPERANZA | 63352 | 2025-061B | ORORA | Mar 26, 2025 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| LEMUR 2 UNTITLED-SC | 63351 | 2025-061A | ORORA | Mar 26, 2025 | 95 min, 97.6° | Active | ◉ |
| OTP-2 | 63235 | 2025-052AB | ROGUE | Mar 15, 2025 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT M OTP-2 | 63221 | 2025-052M | ROGUE | Mar 15, 2025 | 95 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| FOREST-3 FOREST-3 | 62634 | 2025-009AB | ORORA | Jan 14, 2025 | 94 min, 97.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BRO-16 BRO-16 | 62611 | 2025-009C | UNSEEN | Jan 14, 2025 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| Edison-1 Edison-1 | 62610 | 2025-009B | SPINV/ESA | Jan 14, 2025 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
| BRO-15 BRO-15 | 60553 | 2024-149CP | UNSEEN | Aug 16, 2024 | 96 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| BRO-14 BRO-14 | 60551 | 2024-149CM | UNSEEN | Aug 16, 2024 | 96 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT BY CAKRA-1 | 60538 | 2024-149BY | KOMI | Aug 16, 2024 | 96 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| BRO-12 BRO-12 | 59108 | 2024-043L | UNSEEN | Mar 4, 2024 | 96 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| BRO-13 BRO-13 | 59107 | 2024-043K | UNSEEN | Mar 4, 2024 | 96 min, 97.9° | Active | ◉ |
| EXO-0 EXO-0 | 59175 | 2023-174DK | EXOTR | Nov 11, 2023 | 94 min, 97.4° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubesat 8U satellites are there?
The catalog lists 40 objects built on the Cubesat 8U bus. 26 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Cubesat 8U satellites are in orbit?
26 Cubesat 8U objects are currently in orbit, of which 25 carry an active status.
Who builds the Cubesat 8U bus?
The Cubesat 8U bus is most commonly built by GOMSP.
When did the first Cubesat 8U satellite launch?
The first cataloged Cubesat 8U satellite launched in 2023, and the most recent in 2026.