DFH-3 Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The DFH-3 bus accounts for 34 cataloged objects, of which 30 are in orbit and 13 are active. 4 have reentered. Most are built by CAST. The largest operator on this bus is CNSA. The first launched in 1994, the most recent in 2021.
30
In orbit
13
Active
34
Total launched
4
Reentered
DFH-3 launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged DFH-3 satellites.
| Manufacturer | CAST |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Launch mass | 2300 kg |
| Dry mass | 1300 kg |
| Length | 3 m |
| Diameter | 1.7 m |
| Span | 18 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | FY-25 |
| Design life | 8 years |
| Equipment | ? |
| Typical orbit | 1436 min period, 10° inclination |
Top operators
CNSA 17 CAST 5 CASC 4 ZZB 4 CHIS 2 CASC1 1 SINO 1
Top countries
CN 34
DFH-3 satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIANLIAN 1-05 Tian Lian 1-05 | 49011 | 2021-063A | CAST | Jul 6, 2021 | 1436 min, 1.7° | Active | ◉ |
| CHANG'E-4 Chang'e-4 | 43845 | 2018-103A | CASC | Dec 7, 2018 | 90 min, 28.9° | Active | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 IGSO-7 Beidou DW 32 | 43539 | 2018-057A | CNSA | Jul 9, 2018 | 1437 min, 55.2° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANLIAN 1-04 Tian Lian 1-04 | 41869 | 2016-072A | CAST | Nov 22, 2016 | 1436 min, 0.9° | Active | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 IGSO-6 Beidou DW 22 | 41434 | 2016-021A | CNSA | Mar 29, 2016 | 1436 min, 60.2° | Active | ◉ |
| CHANG'E-5 T1 Chang'e-5 Feixing Shiyan Qi | 40283 | 2014-065A | CNSA | Oct 23, 2014 | 15746 min, 30.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| CHANG'E-3 Chang'e-3 | 39458 | 2013-070A | CASC | Dec 1, 2013 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 M6 Beidou DW 15 | 38775 | 2012-050B | CNSA | Sep 18, 2012 | 773 min, 56.6° | Active | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 M5 Beidou DW 14 | 38774 | 2012-050A | CNSA | Sep 18, 2012 | 773 min, 56.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| TIANLIAN 1-03 Tian Lian 1-03 | 38730 | 2012-040A | CAST | Jul 25, 2012 | 1456 min, 5.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 M4 Beidou DW 13 | 38251 | 2012-018B | CNSA | Apr 29, 2012 | 773 min, 55.6° | Active | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 M3 Beidou DW 12 | 38250 | 2012-018A | CNSA | Apr 29, 2012 | 773 min, 55.7° | Active | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 IGSO-5 Beidou DW 10 | 37948 | 2011-073A | CNSA | Dec 1, 2011 | 1436 min, 47.6° | Active | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 IGSO-4 Beidou DW 9 | 37763 | 2011-038A | CNSA | Jul 26, 2011 | 1436 min, 54.6° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANLIAN 1-02 Tian Lian 1-02 | 37737 | 2011-032A | CAST | Jul 11, 2011 | 1455 min, 5.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 IGSO-3 Beidou DW 8 | 37384 | 2011-013A | CNSA | Apr 9, 2011 | 1436 min, 62.5° | Active | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 IGSO-2 Beidou DW 7 | 37256 | 2010-068A | CNSA | Dec 17, 2010 | 1436 min, 47.5° | Active | ◉ |
| ZHONGXING-20A Zhongxing 20A | 37234 | 2010-064A | ZZB | Nov 24, 2010 | 1463 min, 7.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| CHANG'E-2 Chang'e-2 | 37174 | 2010-050A | CASC | Oct 1, 2010 | 90 min, 29.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 IGSO-1 Beidou DW 5 | 36828 | 2010-036A | CNSA | Jul 31, 2010 | 1436 min, 54.3° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANLIAN 1-01 Tian Lian 1-01 | 32779 | 2008-019A | CAST | Apr 25, 2008 | 1478 min, 10.2° | Inactive | ◉ |
| CHANG'E-1 Chang'e-1 | 32273 | 2007-051A | CASC | Oct 24, 2007 | 1445 min, 31.0° | Reentered | ◉ |
| EUTELSAT 8 WEST D Xinnuo 3 | 31577 | 2007-021A | SINO | May 31, 2007 | 1464 min, 9.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-2 M1 Beidou DW 1 | 31115 | 2007-011A | CNSA | Apr 13, 2007 | 812 min, 50.9° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-1 G4 Beidou DSW 4 | 30323 | 2007-003A | CNSA | Feb 2, 2007 | 1452 min, 10.0° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ZHONGXING-22A Zhongxing 22A | 29398 | 2006-038A | ZZB | Sep 12, 2006 | 1438 min, 11.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ZHONGXING-20 Zhongxing 20 | 28082 | 2003-052A | ZZB | Nov 14, 2003 | 1453 min, 10.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| BEIDOU-1 G3 Beidou DSW 3 | 27813 | 2003-021A | CNSA | May 24, 2003 | 1443 min, 11.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| CHINASAT 31 (BEIDOU-1 G2) Beidou DSW 2 | 26643 | 2000-082A | CNSA | Dec 20, 2000 | 1451 min, 12.6° | Inactive | ◉ |
| CHINASAT 32 (BEIDOU-1 G1) Beidou DJW | 26599 | 2000-069A | CNSA | Oct 30, 2000 | 1456 min, 12.4° | Inactive | ◉ |
| ZHONGXING-22 Zhongxing 22 | 26058 | 2000-003A | ZZB | Jan 25, 2000 | 1480 min, 12.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| DFH 3-2 Zhongxing 6 | 24798 | 1997-021A | CHIS | May 11, 1997 | 1437 min, 13.5° | Inactive | ◉ |
| DFH 3-1 DFH-3 | 23415 | 1994-080A | CHIS | Nov 29, 1994 | 1426 min, 13.7° | Inactive | ◉ |
| DUMMY MASS Kua Fu 1 | 23009 | 1994-010B | CASC1 | Feb 8, 1994 | 89 min, 28.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many DFH-3 satellites are there?
The catalog lists 34 objects built on the DFH-3 bus. 30 are in orbit and 4 have reentered.
How many DFH-3 satellites are in orbit?
30 DFH-3 objects are currently in orbit, of which 13 carry an active status.
Who builds the DFH-3 bus?
The DFH-3 bus is most commonly built by CAST.
When did the first DFH-3 satellite launch?
The first cataloged DFH-3 satellite launched in 1994, and the most recent in 2021.