Dispenser Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Dispenser bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 1 are in orbit and 0 are active. 2 have reentered. Most are built by ADSM. The largest operator on this bus is CNES. The first launched in 2011, the most recent in 2019.

1
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
2
Reentered

Dispenser launched per year

1 2011: 1 object launched 2012: 0 objects launched 2013: 0 objects launched 2014: 0 objects launched 2015: 0 objects launched 2016: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2017: 0 objects launched 2018: 0 objects launched 2019: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Dispenser satellites.

Manufacturer ADSM
Launch mass 400 kg
Dry mass 400 kg
Length 1 m
Diameter 1.2 m
Span 1.2 m
Shape Irr
Typical orbit 94 min period, 98° inclination

Top operators

Top countries

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Dispenser satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
ASAP-S ASAP-S 44875 2019-092C CNES Dec 18, 2019 87 min, 97.8° Reentered
ASAP-S ASAP-S 41461 2016-025F CNES Apr 25, 2016 88 min, 98.1° Reentered
ASAP-S ASAP-S 38013 2011-076G CNES Dec 17, 2011 94 min, 98.0° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many Dispenser satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Dispenser bus. 1 are in orbit and 2 have reentered.

How many Dispenser satellites are in orbit?

1 Dispenser objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the Dispenser bus?

The Dispenser bus is most commonly built by ADSM.

When did the first Dispenser satellite launch?

The first cataloged Dispenser satellite launched in 2011, and the most recent in 2019.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.